From grandma´s jewelry box and priceless jewels from the Victorian period, through to the lightness and movement of the fifties, Antique, Vintage, and Estate jewelry is a favourite among jewelry colle

Birthstones- colored gemstones

Reviews of books about jewelry collecting and selling.

Collecting jewelry is truly one of the most exciting of hobbies. But as the old saying goes, "All that glitters is not gold.". These guidelines will help you make the right buying decisions.

All articles about collections as well as visitor collections are here!

Costume jewelry is a big hit with collectors. From Mom´s dazzling rhinestones to ornate multi-coloured brooches, costume is beautiful!

Whether you travel the world collecting jewelry from different cultures and countries or find a resource right here in North America—ethnic jewelry collecting is a fascinating hobby.

Everything you ever wanted to know about precious and semi-precious gemstones, from A - Z. No Ph.D. in chemistry required!

Glass jewerly is very special from lampwork to dichroic to sea glass there is something for every collector.

This glossary is a work in progress and will feature gemstone and costume jewelry definitions that are of interest to jewelry collectors.

Learn about the creative process behind the great design. We feature stories, reviews, and interviews with jewelry designers and artists.

´Believe in the Magic!´Truly inspired jewelry with a whimsical touch! Romance and fantasy conspire to delight the eyes and titillate the senses. Let´s explore the wonderful world of Kirks Folly.

From gold, silver and copper to platnium and other metals for jewelry

Something special for Native American jewelry collectors. We feature great articles, and links to authentic Native American jewelry.

Nature provides us with a bounty of wondrous gemstones including amber, pearls, shell, jet, ivory, and coral.

All about pottery and various bead mediums used in jewelry

Information on adding recycled jewelry to your collection.

Jewelry fashioned with rhinestones and Austrian crystals are beautiful, and a perennial favorite among collectors of costume jewelry.

These are the collections we all wish we had in our own collections!