Tuesday, December 20, 2005

What's been hot in Vintage Jewelry-This Month!

Hi all,
Since it comes up from time to time in various online list groups, I thought I'd add a topic about what's hot in vintage jewels!
Based on what's moving at Garden Party Collection, brooches have lost much their impact (thought not dead by any means) and necklaces are back in! Beads are back, back, back! Big beads, multi-strand glass beads, unique faux pearls.
We didn't see as much Christmas jewelry sell this year as last, but holiday jewelry was still an important staple for the season. Particularly the more unique items, such as a vintage W.German plastic Santa, harder to find vintage Christmas trees, and contemporary pieces by Swarovski and Radko. The usual glitzy rhinestone necklaces are selling, in all colors. They're a great compliment to any holiday outfit!
Art Deco designs remain strong as do quality higher end or more scarce designer pieces.
Looking towards the spring, I'm hearing that chunky turquose beads will be big and hope to add more of that Southwestern 1970's look to the site. We'll be starting a new update right after the new year, and plan to add some very unique hearts for Valentines' Day including a HUGE rhinestone heart Depose (French) fur clip and some gorgeous pink and red rhinestone pieces, knowing Valentine's Day will be right around the corner. But, let's get through Christmas, Hanukah and New Years first! Not necessarily in that order, this year.
If you have any requests for the type of look you'd like to see more of, please post your comments. We have tons and tons and tons more inventory and while we do try to keep as big a veriety of styles, eras and designs as possible on the site, there's always more that hasn't been listed yet. Suggestions and requests are always welcome and helpful.
If you're a dealer, please feel free, also, to post your ovservations about what's hot in your store! We'll add to this thread every month or so, as an ongoing feature, keeping our thumbs on what's hot in collecting vintage costume jewelry!
Happy Holidays everyone and have a GREAT New Year!!!!!!!!