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The Black Cat Jewellery Store-Horse Paintings Fridge Magnets - Handmade These 1 x 1" fridge magnets are handmade from glass tiles and horse images. The back is coated with a glaze to make them more durable. They are individually wrapped to prevent damage during shipping and presented in an organza gift bag. Set of 6.... |
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The Black Cat Jewellery Store-Gone With The Wind' Glass Tile Fridge Magnets - Handmade 30mm These 30mm glass tile fridge magnets are handmade with images from the film 'Gone With The Wind'. The back is coated with a glaze to make them more durable. They are individually wrapped to prevent damage during shipping and presented in an organza gift bag. Set of 5.... |
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The Black Cat Jewellery Store-Owl Fridge Magnets - Handmade This very cute set of 6 owl fridge magnets is handmade from 1 x 1" glass tiles. The back is coated with a glaze to make them more durable. They are presented in an organza gift bag.... |
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Fairy Tale Fantasy Charms (36 pc) $7.25 All the girls at your daughters princess fairy tale party will wow in awe in excitement when they see these Fairy Tale Fantasy Charms. Use these charms to make unique charm bracelets or other jewelry that your girls will be proud to show off. ... |
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Bead Bazaar Bead Symphony Bead Kit- Ballad of the Sky $17.64 Create immediately with this bead kit containing everything needed to get started: wood, pearl, glass, crystal, and shell beads, string, findings, and an instructional idea booklet. Comes in a bamboo wood stroage box with a clear acrylic top. Box measures 7 x 7 x1 inches. Makes 4 or more accessories. Recommended for children 8 years and older.... |
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Bead Bazaar BeadTastic Butterfly Bead Kit $24.99 The new BFF bead kits from Bead Bazaar include an assortment of wooden beads charms and cotton strings and instructions for you and a friend. For ages 5 and up. Bead Bazaar is committed to produce and sell only the best quality products. Our number one priority is the safety of all children. The healthy growth and development of children is our main focus. We are proud to share in this process by ... |
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Bead Bazaar Bead Barrels - Big Barrel (1018) $15.00 ... |
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making and Beading (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) $11.09 wiley publishing jewelry making beading. each skill or technique is defined and described. features detailed color photos that demonstrate each step and helpful tips that provide additional guidance. you will learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive. covers tools and supplies bead stringing and weaving wire wrapping and more concise two page lessons show you all the steps to a skill an... |
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Handcrafted Wire Findings: Techniques and Designs for Custom Jewelry Components $12.60 Add personal style at minimal cost with custom-made findings.Why spend hundreds of dollars stocking up on expensive manufactured clasps, jump rings, ear wires, bails, and more when you can make exactly what you need for a fraction of the cost? Making custom findings enables jewelry makers to affordably create just the right component to complement their own jewelry designs.Handcrafted Wire Finding... |
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The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2 $11.82 Sample Project from The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2: Recycled Plastic Bottle Roses Like a lot of people, I started recycling plastic bottles ages ago. I just hate imagining one going into a landfill. But only a few actually make it into my recycle bin; the rest are used for craft projects as much as possible. This rose is one of my favorite ways to recycle, and I think the results are just beau... |
Buying Antique Jewellery - Don't Get Duped!
One Stop jewellery store for antique jewellery to buy online, Have you been more than a little suspicious over the sheer number of items available at rock bottom prices? Don't some of those bargains look just too good to be true? OF COURSE they do!
Just a couple of mouse clicks into Jpearls.com jewellery category and you are confronted with an ever increasing, bewildering array of 'rare' 'estate' jewellery propping up the 'genuine antiques' section which have probably fallen off the back of a Indian factory.
But how do you separate the good from the bad; the new from the old; the real from the fake; the bling from the bong, etc..? Here are some top tips from one antique jewellery seller trying hard to avoid being tarred with the same phony brush:
Read the wording very carefully: Common phrases to watch out for are 'vintage inspired' and 'antique style' which usually mean they're about as old as Hugh Hefner's latest acquisition. Currently there are at least two successful online sellers which advertise their jewellery internationally in the 'genuine antiques' category under titles such as 'Rare estate' or 'English estate' jewellery. It takes a lot of meticulous reading to spot the 'antique/Victorian style' giveaway clue that, despite the attractiveness of the pieces, nevertheless means they are totally new. A quick email to each seller confirmed this. 'Gold filled', 'GF', 'GP' or 'rolled gold' also mean that the item is not made of solid gold, although it could still be an antique. 'Simulated' is another term used for fake gems, such as diamonds, which are unlikely to b found in authentic antique jewellery.
Have a look at the seller's other items: If they're selling lots of uncannily similar items then the one you've taken a shine to is unlikely to be the one-off piece that a genuine antique should be.
Check the location of the item: If it's Thailand then the chances are it's not going to be a priceless Lalique. Remember if the item is located overseas, you run a greater risk of it being lost or damaged in the post. Plus, depending on the country it's coming from, you may not be able to get a refund if you're unhappy with it.
Does the seller offer returns? If an item turns out to be not as described, you should be entitled to return it for a refund anyway. But if they offer a cooling off period then not only are they obviously keen to maintain good customer relations, but they are probably quite confident that you'll be happy with the purchase
Most importantly, check the seller's legitimacy: Look at the details of their feedback comments - are they mainly buyer or seller comments? If there aren't many comments it may be because the seller hasn't been established on eBay for very long. That could either mean that they have had to start over with a new eBay account for dubious reasons or it could simply mean that this is a new venture - in which case they will be keen to earn a good feedback rating. If they display links to their website then, even if they are not yet an established business, they at least have nothing to hide.
Email the seller if you still aren't sure: They are required by Jpearls.com to give an accurate description of their items for sale. So ask the seller how old the piece is; if there are any scratches or flaws; if the stones or gems are real or simulated; whether there are any hallmarks (although many genuine antiques are not hallmarked) and, if not, how they can tell that the item is the age they say it is.
On receiving the item, if you discover the seller has misled you or the item isn't as described in the listing, you are entitled to return it. Always remember that it could be a genuine mistake by the seller who may well be mortified by the prospect of receiving bad feedback and will offer a full refund right away if you contact them first. If however their response is to be somewhat elusive you can of course report it to eBay.
Buying antique jewellery on eBay sounds like a complete minefield. The bad news is - it is. The good news however is that it can be a lot of fun. Not only can you pick up the sort of bargain you won't find in a bricks and mortar store and browse in your own time without an over anxious salesperson breathing over you, but you can also find some truly distinctive and exclusive treasures that nobody else will have.
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