Birthday Tea for Me
I love to celebrate my birthday. And I don’t limit the festivities to that particular day. My favorite way to observe my special day is to take afternoon tea with...
Blog
by Barbara Schwartz
Read all my blog posts here. Find articles organized by category. For vintage jewelry buying tips, be sure to read my popular "True vs. Fake" series. Are you on my mailing list? Be sure to Sign up to receive my newsletter to get the latest blog posts delivered to your inbox.
Categories
Brighten Your Mood with this Glittering Jewel
As the months of near-quarantine drag on, the idea of dressing up to stay at home may seem like an oxymoron. You may be surprised to learn that psychologists are...
Jewelry Sleuthing: A Philadelphia Story
I knew the answer wasn’t 1943. When dating jewelry for my website, as a first step I look for a maker’s mark. The line bracelets I was examining bore the...
Jewelry in the Movies: 'Mildred Pierce' Two Ways
Now that we need more entertainment and diversion in our lives, streaming services have been increasing their offerings. Lucky for me – I’ve finally seen the 2011 HBO mini-series Mildred...