Vintage VS Vintage Inspired: Tips on identifying a true vintage jewelry piece

In this video, I touch upon a few things to look for that will help you identify true vintage costume jewelry from "vintage inspired" costume jewelry.
Some things to look for are, the clasp that is used in a necklace, the way the stones are set and the overall wear of the piece.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• vintage
• costume jewelry
• clasps
• stone settings
• collar necklace

[PradaFrenzy]

VERY helpful video. Thank you for bringing that to us!

[geminigal07]

@PradaFrenzy I am so glad that you found this video helpful. Thank you so much for watching my video and for leaving a comment :)

[fergum1]

This makes me want to go sift through my mom's stuff and wear it! I'm a thrift store shopper, so I'll have to keep an eye out for neat jewelry. It's not something I normally check, but I am going to start!

[geminigal07]

@fergum1 You should absolutely wear it. I love wearing vintage jewelry with modern clothing pieces. It gives an outfit a little extra something and you can be sure that no one else will have anything like it.

[huddlpj]

Awesome video! Mary's going to sub to you. I see you're rocking the cool nail polish again!!!:) What color is that??

[geminigal07]

@huddlpj Glad you liked the video. The polish is called Endless Night by Sally Hansen. I got it at Dollar Tree in case Mary would like it. What is Mary's channel? I'd love to sub back and see some videos from her. Oh and I loved your Princess Leia drawing. You are so talented.

[mbnickens]

Whhoops...Think I responded to one of the comments...;)..Anyhoos...video much appreciated helps alot identifying your vintage jewelry!...THANKS

[mbnickens]

@fergum1 Thank you...most helpful...I have been collecting tons of years but didn't know the info that you touched based on!..Very Cool

[geminigal07]

@feliciajuly I am so glad you found it helpful. When I'm searching for vintage jewelry on eBay, I find so much "vintage inspired" stuff that I had to make this video about things I've learned along the way that have helped me identify actual vintage pieces. And I am so glad to see another video from you. I'll be watching that very soon :)

[feliciajuly]

Love, love, love this video! I always look for vintage jewellery and you gave me some great tips in terms of looking at how the stones are set as well as the different clasps on the necklaces. Thank you for this Nidia. I learned a lot!