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Parure and Demi Parure

PostDateIcon October 21st, 2009 | PostAuthorIcon Author: admin


Parure and demi parure are often heard in regards to vintage jewelry. Parure is from the French, it’s literal meaning is is a matched set of adornments,

A parure is a matching set or suite of jewelry, officially it is five matching pieces of jewelry including a necklace, a pair of earrings, a brooch, a bracelet and a ring. A parure was originally a sign of royalty and great wealth in the 17th century. Parures became popular in costume jewelry in the 20th century. Very few jewelers include a ring in their designs so a 3 or 4 piece set is considered a parure and of course 2 or 3 matching pieces is a demi parure.

It is rare ( not impossible ) to find full parures in vintage jewelry today. Sometime collectors will collect and hunt for one piece at a time.

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Why Vintage Jewelry is Eco Friendly

PostDateIcon September 29th, 2009 | PostAuthorIcon Author: admin

Go Green by Buying and Wearing Vintage Jewelry

  • Buying and wearing pre-owned vintage jewelry reuses and recycles valuable material.

  • Buying vintage jewelry reduces manufacturing processing;  it was already made years ago.

  • Buying vintage jewelry supports small businesses.

  • Many vintage jewelry pieces are rare and one of a kind so you can still wear beautiful jewelry and be environmentally friendly at the same time.

  • Rhode Island was once the ” Capitol of the World ” of costume jewelry manufacturing, therefore  much of the vintage costume jewelry around today was made in America.

  • Many jewelry manufacturers of the past used high quality materials and had high standards for craftsmanship, which is why you can still find vintage jewelry in excellent condition today.

  • Many costume jewelry manufactures of the past hired famous jewelry designers, such as Trifari, Alice Caviness, Bogoff, Kramer, Krementz, Lisner and many more.  Jewelry collectors have been buying up these ” future heirlooms “  for years.

  • Many of the famous jewelry designers of the past created such ingenious designs that their styles are timeless. Vintage jewelry comes in all styles; from funky to classic, from glitzy to tailored to simple elegance.  A lot of pieces can be found that are as contemporary today as the day they were made.
  • Much of vintage jewelry today is considered art or at the very least a feast for the eyes.
  • A vintage necklace, bracelet, brooch, ring or a pair of earrings makes a fashion statement that will be sure to get compliments.

    • Until Next Time
    Sally
    Evie Jewelry

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