Vintage Handmade

26 Aug, 2004 in art pottery by admin

Vintage Handmade

Where To Get The Best Vintage Rings

Vintage Anniversary Rings are perhaps one of the best ways that one can impress his girl. But are we really that good at buying something as precious and as costly as a vintage wedding ring? Read on.

To start off, antique rings are rings which have been around for at least 50 years and in most cases have been handed over to the younger generations by the older ones. There are various types of vintage rings. One can choose from a variety of Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian style etc, based on his or her taste. The design and the style differ considerably from one era to the other. For example, the Victorian era has a lot of intricate filigree work going into it with a lot of flowers and at times, miniature engravings. The Georgian on the other hand is unique for its handmade rings which takes its inspiration from the nature. The late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century saw more of silver work with uncut precious stones.

If you have the greens to spare, there is no end to the choice you will have to impress your loved ones. But it is always very important to be sure that you get the best antique wedding rings or vintage engagement rings as there are always imitations in the market. There are literally thousands of jewelry shops selling antique engagement rings. Most dealers tend to sell the vintage rings at a higher rate. But they provide the authenticity that you would be concerned about. A certified dealer would give you accurate cartage, pure gold and also a provenance certificate to authenticate the originality. By far, flea markets seem to be the best and the cheapest way to acquire really good and beautiful vintage wedding rings. They are always flooded with such rings from different era that one would be spoilt for choice. It also is very easy on the pocket. And the best part is, if you take your partner along, she can get the best for herself and also do the bargaining. It's a win-win situation for you. But again the authenticity will be a matter of scrutiny. Pawn shops on the other hand are a safer bet. You might also find antique wedding rings combined with other jewels as a package. But the variety may not be as much as that available in a flea market. Please enquire about the reputation of the pawn shop if you decide to get your vintage ring from there.

For the net savvy, there is a whole ocean of offers and a wide range of selection. And also if you are on the internet, you can look out for various ways to ensure the authenticity of a stone and the provenance of an antique ring.

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There are a lot of online shops that sell Vintage Earrings and wedding rings with detailing to the least possible level. Unlike a few dealers or pawn shops, online shops have a return back policy if you find any flaw in the jewel. They also provide certificates from the gemologist for the stone you buy.

How to approach starting an online vintage clothing and accessories store?

I already have a store selling handmade goods and original artwork. But want to take thing in a new direction, with things a bit more "me" and a bit more fun. I was wondering the right way to approach this, do I shop on a weekly basis for new items to re-sell? Sifting through thrift stores and finding treasures to sell?

Thanks!

A lot of folks think vintage clothing is easy to get into - just buy an old dress and voila. However there is a lot more to it than meets the eye. To be a success, you have to be knowledgable about cleaning and mending. Not just the better condition your items are in (holes, tears, completeness) but storage dust or smell doesn't fly if you want the repeat business. You might have to put a few hours of your time into getting an item ready for sale in prep. There is a lot of vintage clothing out there but its not all in great shape or unique - you have to make sure you are offering things that people want to buy in conditions they would feel comfortable wearing or collecting.

Another consideration is storage space. This is what sours relationships! Many folks anticipate that they will buy something and sell it the same week. Because good vintage is not in unlimited supply, sometimes you will buy a beautiful coat in April, or a short set in november and people may not be looking for it then. Unless the item has a transcendent appeal and is highly collectible, people are going to tend to buy what is similar to what is currently in style. Somehow when the fashion magazines show miniskirts or circle skirts or eskimo jackets - that is what people have their mind to buy. So you might find something really cool but may want to hold onto it until it becomes in demand again.

Most importantly though is thinking about your niche. It is very common for people starting out to "save" every vintage item in sight. Realistically, that makes every dealer the same.
Are you going to specialize in a certain era of item or type of item? then stick to it.

So - if you decide you have the storage space where it won't take over your home, have the know how to make simple repairs, and can be judicious about what you select - then go for it.

What i would also suggest to you though if you are selling art and handmade goods - before i ditch that i would incorporate some vintage into your offerings to get your feet wet. Perhaps choose items that would appeal to the same clientele - do you sell to other people who make handmade things so vintage fabrics might be a good way to expand your offerings? or do your customers like to own unique things? Then i would pass up the simple dresses and only buy things that have that one of a kind, creative look to them. Skip the timeless classic because your customers can get that a lot of places. In otherwords, build upon your current clientele before exchanging them for another.

You will be able to more easily make the transition if you decide to do so that way - or you may just find your vintage fashion bug has been satisfied by buying things when you want to buy them, and not offering when you hit a dry streak.

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