Antique Earrings

[2008-12-23 17:24:57]

A woman's jewellery collection will certainly be incomplete without a pair of antique earrings; they are not only a possession but a perfect investment and a status symbol for the rich and the famous. These exclusive piece of jewellery are made from a range of materials including precious metals such as yellow and white Gold, Silver, Platinum, Sterling, Brass and Bronze, plastic, glass etc.



Style and Design

Victorian, Cameo, Edwardian are few of the popular styles of antique earrings. From diamond studded danglers to semi precious hoops, from glass and beaded ones to crystal earrings, the choice is limitless. Antique-finished reproductions are a rage , the world over, because of their looks and affordability. Both local manufacturers and designers are cashing on the ever growing market of imitation jewellery.



Market for Antique Earrings

There is a huge and developing domestic and international market for genuine and antique reproductions. Antique costume earrings are being manufactured on a large scale in countried like Hongkong (which is a world leader in imitation jewellery) and China to cater to the ever increasing demand and has also led to an increase in the demand of old uncut diamonds. High quality antique reproductions are being manufactured in Asia, Turkey and India.



Source: Antique Crafts
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