Sterling silver also became a popular material during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Liquid silver is sold at stores like jjensendesigns to replate costume jewelry, but jewelers may offer this service. Call jewelry stores and ask.
Victor Janson goldsmith of Finland.VJis stamped on a lot of silver jewelry I have seen.
YES ITS POSSIBLE TO RE PLATE COSTUME JEWELRY BUT MADE UP OF SILVER OR OXIDIZE METAL JEWELRY.
Jewelry made of plastic or other cheap material, not made with valuable gems or gold or silver, etc.
925 usually means its sterling silver, custume jewelry is usually made of a base metal. The value of costume jewelry is based on condition, manufacturer, and detail/fashion and age. No some costume jewelry is valuable depending on the things mentioned above. Sterling silver is more valuable than just base metal which is a combination of nickle and other common metals but it is much softer than silver. Its hard to compare in a general statement because it depends on the particular piece you are comparing to. Alot of fine jewelry today is made of sterling silver (925) and semi-precious and precious stones and it is not concidered costume. I believe costume is a term used when discribing fashion jewerly. There are also many costume pieces of jewelry that are more expensive then "gold" pieces. I've seen necklaces costing over $25,000. and there not made of "gold". If it isn't gold it's costume and even if it is gold it may be costume. Ask any jeweler. As stated above, value is determined by the same criteria as any other collectible.
OTC Ltd. is the company that made the piece of jewelry. From what I understand they have become quite a force in the jewelry industry. They now have fine gold, diamond and silver jewelry as well as nicer costume jewelry.
Oils and chemicals in perfume can cause tarnish on silver or silver-plated jewelry, it can also damage other types of jewelry; porous stones and gems and costume jewelry. Tarnish can be removed from silver jewelry with a silver polishing cloth or ultrasonic jewelry cleaning machine.
Silvertone jewelry is a costume jewelry made to look like silver. It can cause skin to turn green due to the copper and nickel in the metal
Sterling silver is actually among the precious metals in the highest demand where jewelry is concerned for 3 main reasons: it is lustrous and malleable, as well as affordable. Sterling silver is considered to be the best quality silver, particularly for jewelry. The only real disadvantage of sterling silver jewelry is that it tends to tarnish. However, there are low-costing products made specifically for the purpose of cleaning silver jewelry. Check out the link below for more info on silver.
Yes, pawn shops often buy costume jewelry, though they typically focus more on valuable items like gold, silver, and gemstones. The amount they offer for costume jewelry will depend on its brand, condition, and desirability. While you may not receive as much for costume pieces compared to fine jewelry, some pawn shops may still be interested in purchasing them. It's advisable to check with individual shops, as policies can vary.
Fashion jewelry does not usually include precious stones, gold or silver. Costume Jewlery can still be expense or not depending on the materials, the designer or design concept. If limited edition it can also add to the price. Check out a sample of fashion with art jewelery by Susan Williams
Art jewelry is like costume jewelry and is usually not gold or silver. It can be purchased from a variety of places including Etsy which has pieces handmade by individuals. Other examples are galleries and boutique shops.