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Antique and Estate Horse Jewelry: Buying Tips From the Pros

October 11, 2012 by Alison Greene

If you’re a lover of antique and estate horse jewelry, chances are you’ve tried your hand at being a treasure hunter.  Delving deeply into flea markets, tag sales, and out of the way shops in search of that perfect piece of antique horse jewelry can be tons of fun – but be careful! It’s easy to spend tons of money on estate jewelry. You want to make sure you spend every dollar wisely. As your horse estate and antique jewelry experts, we’re sharing these buying tips with you:

Condition, Condition, Condition

Rule number one when you’re searching for estate and antique horse jewelry is check the condition. You’re looking for any defects in the appearance or the structural integrity of the piece.   Missing clasps, loose links, scratched or marred surfaces, cracked or missing gemstones – all of these issues detract from the value of and your ability to enjoy the piece. Be very wary of sellers who try to assure you that having the jewelry repaired is no big deal. Reputable dealers of estate and antique horse jewelry will have the pieces repaired or restored to prime condition before they sell it.

Do Your Homework

Before you head out to buy fine Victorian horse jewelry, it helps to know what fine Victorian horse jewelry looks like! Take the time to browse collections of estate and antique horse jewelry. Look at the shape, style, and form of the jewelry from the time period you’re interested in. Familiarize yourself with the materials used to make the jewelry, the stones or gems that were in fashion, and the look and feel of the era. When you’re searching for estate and antique horse jewelry on your own, you’ll find that things aren’t always accurately labeled. You have to trust your judgment and informed opinion. It takes practice, but you can develop a shrewd and knowing ‘buyer’s eye’!

Researching estate and antique horse jewelry online can give you a good idea of what similar pieces are selling for in the marketplace; this information is handy to have when you’re deciding how much to spend on your discovery. Dealing with a reputable fine horse jeweler is a good way to ensure that the antique and estate horse jewelry you buy is genuine.

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About Alison Greene

Show Stable Artisans, The Equestrian Jeweler, was started in 1994 by 2 friends who had a passion for horses and jewelry- and who wanted to share the passion with others. They sought out the best artisans who created the finest pieces of equestrian jewelry -beautiful and keepsake pieces that reflected the equestrian lifestyle.

We chose the name for our blog for 2 reasons. The first reason is because we hope to “spotlight” the relevant trends, horse jewelry and information that will be of interest to you. The second reason we chose the name is to honor the most wonderful horse I have ever had- In the Spotlight, the chestnut horse pictured throughout this blog. She was an unbelievable show horse, a loving companion and my horse of a lifetime!

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