Finding Vintage Jewelry Components Online
Internet Stores Offer Wide Variety of Antique Findings
Jan 27, 2009
The handmade jewelry business is tough. Since the jewelry market is already flooded with tons of great low-cost designs, jewelry designers need to make their pieces stand out to justify their higher prices. Many established jewelry designers such as Shelly Cooper, who creates Sweet Romance Jewelry, have used vintage components to create jewelry with a timeless flare. You may want to consider purchasing some vintage cameos, cabochons, and components from these online sellers to add uniqueness to your creations and increase their retail value.
Earthly Adornments
Earthly Adornments sells vintage jewelry and handbags but also has a large variety of beads and findings in their “vintage beads and vintage jewelry components” section. Web site navigation is helpful and there are sharp, detailed pictures of their merchandise. Customers can shop by color or by finding. Some of Earthly Adornment’s cloisonné and Venetian beads are mundane and look like their modern day counterparts. However, their cabochon selection is vast and reasonably priced. Expect to find plenty of distinctive intaglios, cameos, and uncirculated West German components.
The Beadin’ Path
The Beadin’ Path is another web site with great navigation. There is a decent selection of West German reverse glass pendants and Lucite flower components. Vintage metal filigree components on this site can be used to make antique-looking brass jewelry. Wholesale ordering is an option but you will need a tax I.D. number and you have to sign up for a special account.
Splendor in the Glass
Splendor in the Glass exclusively sells beads and findings. Their web site includes a left side menu bar for easy navigation. Some pictures on their web site are obscured by the decorative pictures that are added to the background. There are signed Limoges porcelain cameos and vintage Swarovski crystal components. Be sure to check out their wholesale section if you are ordering in bulk. Gift certificates are available and you can sign up to receive their email newsletter. The ordering minimum is only $1 and orders over $100 ship for free. Unlike some U.S. companies, Splendor in the Glass ships internationally.
Jewelry Findings Online
Jewelry Findings Online sells both new and vintage jewelry components. Look under their “vintage” section of their online catalogue. Porcelain and acrylic cameos are plentiful and you get a quantity discount if you order a dozen or more of the same item. One disadvantage to shopping on this web site is that the web page layout is somewhat messy.
