The "Milk Smell" Test: Identifying Galalith (French Bakelite) When Simichrome Fails
Omg okay, real talk. You guys know that sinking feeling, right? When you’re at some dusty estate sale and spot a bangle…
Omg okay, real talk. You guys know that sinking feeling, right? When you’re at some dusty estate sale and spot a bangle…
So, is there anything better than flipping over some old jewelry and seeing "Pat. Pend" written on the back? …
You know that feeling when you're digging through a tray of old costume jewelry at an estate sale, and you find som…
When I'm digging through a tray of jewelry at an estate sale, I probably look a little crazy. While everyone else i…
We all want that "Antiques Roadshow" moment, right? You pull a heavy, sparkly necklace out of a grab bag at t…
I feel like most people stop reading as soon as they see '14K' on a vintage ring. You see the gold mark and a…
So, does anyone else get that rush when you pick up a heavy, dirty-looking silver cuff at a sale and spot a tiny mark o…
Ugh, honestly that sinking feeling is the worst. You know when you’re holding a piece that looks totally perfect? Like,…
You know the feeling. You’re at an estate sale, or maybe looking through your grandmother's jewelry box, and you fi…
You just bought—or perhaps inherited—a beautiful, heavy gold necklace. It shines like 14k gold. It looks like 14k gold.…
You know that rush you get when you spot a heavy gold chain at an estate sale? It looks legit, feels solid, and just …
You are holding a piece of history in your hand—perhaps a heavy Georgian spoon or a delicate Victorian vinaigrette—an…
If you love thrifting as much as I do, you definitely know this struggle. You spot a dark, tarnished teapot hiding on …