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Researching SWANK Jewelry

February 9, 2013

Swank is one of the most well known and famous makers of cufflinks and tie accessories, and has been for many years. We carry quite a few men's cufflinks and cufflink and tie bar sets for you to purchase, check them out here. The company that started Swank has actually

All About Swank Jewelry

July 15, 2010

Since we started selling vintage costume jewelry online, Swank brand jewelry is always among our top selling items. Swank was started in 1897 in Attleboro, MA as the Attleboro Manufacturing Co., and specialized in making and selling women's jewelry. Not long after the start of production of women's jewelry,

Handy eBay and Shopping Tools

July 30, 2008

eBay is a great place to get bargains on antiques and collectibles, but it's also easy to get scammed or pay too much. Here are some tools to help you dig for the best deals on eBay: AuctionSniper - It's difficult to get a good price if you don't use a

Antiques Trends and Hot Antiques Buying Tips for 2008

June 30, 2008

The antiques business changes constantly. What was hot a couple years ago, may not be so hot now. So what's hot or, at least, selling well in 2008? Sterling Silver A quick view of eBay will tell you that sterling silver items are selling fairly well right now. The economy almost

The Most Collectible Names In Vintage Costume Jewelry

October 18, 2007

Vintage costume jewelry has become a highly collectible niche in the antiques and collectibles world. Here are some of the most collectible names in vintage costume jewelry and some background on them. Weiss Created in 1942 by a former Coro company employee named Albert Weiss, Weiss has become one of the

World Longest Yard Sale – August 2-5

July 25, 2007

Popular with antique dealers, collectors and bargain hunters from all over the US, this year's World's Longest Yard Sale will happen on August 2nd through the 5th. The sale comprises goodies from thousands of individual sellers, homeowners and dealers that live or work along Highway 127. The sale runs

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