Himself vintage divided into two categories: jewelry from inexpensive metals and alloys, and jewelry made of silver, gold and platinum. For example, in the memory of the American Great Depression were ornaments created from Bakelite - very dense synthetic resin. And from the Victorian era to have survived very fashionable then cameos on precious and semi-precious stones and mourning jewelery - onyx, obsidian, jet.
Vintage jewelry will never out of fashion. This time-tested excellence that will adorn a woman, regardless of her status, age and appearance. Ring, bracelet, necklace, earrings, cufflinks, brooches, if they belong to a past era, are valued much more advanced products, even if they are made of identical materials.
Buy this little thing can be and at auction, sometimes - at the flea market, antique dealers, you can even order in the online store. When buying such products, always pay close attention to his condition. Even a small defect greatly affects the value of the jewelry. Check the links in the chain, fastening earrings or bracelet. Generally, haste is inappropriate when buying vintage trinkets.
Care for such decorations must be carefully and regularly. They can not be washed with soap and water, and even more so to apply chemicals (chlorine, detergent, ammonia). It is recommended that only carefully dry cleaning. For example, you can not use acidic solutions for cleaning products made of onyx, turquoise, malachite, amber, agate. Minerals may deteriorate - lose color or crumble. Better yet, give it a decoration for cleaning professionals, they just will not cause him any harm.
Keep decorations such better in a dry place, in convenient boxes, wrapped with a cloth. Otherwise, you can not avoid scratches, scuffs. And better to choose natural fabrics - cotton, flannel, velvet.