
What is Gold Filled?
If you ever wondered what Gold Filled really is, read on. Many think Gold Fill, Gold Filled or Rolled Gold are the same as plated jewelry. Well, they are not…

How to Test Amber and Bakelite
Which one is Amber? Over the years I have collected a large number of Amber, Copal, Faturan, Lucite, Bakelite and Crystal/glass beads and jewelry. Many look very similar. How can…

Vintage Jewelry – What is it?
There is a lot of confusion about the term "Vintage Jewelry" or "Vintage Jewellery". Let me try to clarify this issue for you once and for all and give you…