There's an old saw that the reason most of us only know a good opera when we see one is because someone told us so. The same is true with jewelry. Lacking a fancy label or tiny marking, otherwise ...

While costume jewelry often gets short shrift compared to precious stones and metals, vintage jewelry sellers reap the benefits of this misconception. It turns out that there is much value to be found ...

If you're a card-carrying member of the 10-ring finger club, then you know your jewelry markings inside and out. But if you're new to the fine jewelry game, you might be noticing that nearly every ...