Estate Jewelry: What Determines Value? Whether you're looking to purchase estate jewelry online or browse an estate sale, knowing what determines a piece's worth can help you make informed purchasing [...]
How Pearls Are Made and Other Fun Facts How Pearls Are Made and Other Fun Facts What is it about pearls that appeals to us so? Maybe it’s because [...]
September Birthstone Q&A: Sapphire September’s birthstone, the sapphire, has a rich history. Blue sapphires have been associated with royalty for centuries. One of the most recognizable pieces is the sapphire and [...]
How to Sell Your Estate, Vintage, and Antique Jewelry Browsing through estate jewelry can be a lot of fun if you’re buying, but a lot of work if you’re the [...]
Father’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. Here are some cool and classic jewelry gift ideas to show your father or the father figure in your [...]
Interesting Facts About June’s Birthstones June has not one, but three birthstones: pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. In this issue of Adina’s Newsletter, find out some interesting information about the fascinating and [...]
Six Steps to a Successful Estate Jewelry Sale Thinking about selling your estate jewelry? It can be a daunting task, especially if you have an emotional attachment to some (or all) [...]
For many, summer is the ideal time to scour yard and estate sales for interesting fine jewelry pieces. There are great finds out there, but it’s sometimes difficult to know what you’re looking at—unless you know what you’re looking at. Here’s an overview of the definitions and differences between estate, vintage, and antique jewelry.
