E.A.Bliss (E.A.Co) Jewelry, Purses, Chatelaines Wanted

E.A.Bliss (E.A.Co) Jewelry, Purses, Chatelaines Wanted




I am currently seeking items made by The E.A. Bliss Company for a long term book and archive recreation project. The mark of The E.A. Bliss Company can be tricky to recognize and it probably one of the most confusing marks that sellers and dealers try to identify.

Early Bliss pieces will be marked with a circular mark E A Co. The "Bliss" or "B" part of the mark is represented by a honey bee in the upper right of the mark.

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Often this mark can be faint and difficult to interpret--Sometimes mistaken as EAC or EF Co, EL Co.






The trademark used from the late 1910's was BLISS sometimes found in a cartouche.

Items that VJC seeks for this project include: mesh purses, chatelaines, brooches, necklaces, sash pins, buckle brooches, hair combs. Most common metal finishes that were use in manufacturing by The E.A. Bliss Co. were either gilt or German Silver and less often enamel or pieces with a jet finish. Brooches, buckles, and purses can be very simple to ornately jeweled.

For more information on E.A. Bliss in the future publication of the much anticipated book on "The Napier Co." write: napier @ vintage jewelry collect dot com.

If you have items to sell please contact napier_research @ vintage jewelry collect dot com. If you'd like to donate a picture for the book please contact us at the email address listed above.

All contributors will be credited.

Chanel Gripoix Runway Necklace Is Featured At VJC

Every now and then a fantastic piece of Vintage Couture Jewelry becomes available on the market. This necklace is no exception to that rule and is certainly not for the timid.
It's meant for the sophisticated woman who wishes to make a statement about her discerning taste, confidence and fashion sophistication.

Chanel has a history of making fine couture jewelry but the true essence of Coco Chanel is more often than not captured in the vintage designs when quality and workmanship were at their best.


The jewelry of VJC has been featured in fashion magazines, cosmetic and fashion ads and even on the runways of Milan.

This by far is one of the most exquisite pieces we've had the pleasure of owning and due to increased interest is now being made available for purchase.

For more information please click on the link below:

http://www.vintagejewelrycollect.com/c-signed-Chanel-CHNE08010101.html

Hot Jewelry Fashion For Sping/Summer 2007

Bangles are hot, hot, hot!

One of the hottest new fashion statements for Spring/Summer 2007 are bracelets and lots of them. Be it the heavy concave gold tone bangle designs, the fashionable Napier Trianon bangle bracelets, silver tone wide link bracelets, Lucite or white enamel; bangles and bracelets are a girl’s best friend says jewelry historian and stylist Melinda Abbott.

Abbott claims that the most interesting bracelets are perhaps the vintage styles from the 1960’s and 1970’s when fashion jewelry was still being manufactured with high quality in mind.

Putting together today’s fashion with yesterday’s jewelry gives the fashion conscious a unique fashion style with less chance that the girl next door is going to be wearing the same jewelry. “I tend to gravitate towards vintage pieces because they’re traditionally unique” says Abbott. “My clients prefer vintage jewelry especially for photo shoots because it gives the fashion stylist a variety of jewelry that is not only sophisticated, but decidedly different from what everybody else is using.”

Some of Abbott’s favorite vintage pieces are Kenneth J. Lane, vintage Trifari enamel bangles, vintage Napier bracelets from the late 1960’s and early 1970’s and Dominique Aurientis rhinestone link bracelets.

Perhaps the most famous bracelet wearer was Nancy Cunard, the infamous socialite from the 1920’s who was know for her Bohemian style and trend setting fashion created by wearing stacks of fabulous bangles.

Kenneth J. Lane was also a noted designer for bracelets. The 1960’s epitomized his wonderful fantasy bangles, made of bazaar animal motifs which were encrusted with rhinestones and cabochons and painted with stunning rich enamel colors.

So pile them up high! Don't hesitate to mix metals with enamels, Lucite with wood and remember your best bet is to visit your favorite vintage online store for that unique fashion look.

From the jewelry stylists at

Vintage Jewelry Collect
Your online jewelry resource!

Oscar Glamour in Suburbia

Oscar Glamour in Suburbia --Jewelry For The Stars

So you want to watch the Oscars and have a little glam for the evening. Oscar cocktail parties are becoming the latest fad in suburbia.
But what’s a gal to do? Black dress—no problem. High heeled pumps—pull out the Manolo Blahnik look a likes and don’t forget to grab that fabulous French clutch.
Sounds perfect doesn’t it? Yes, but where’s a gal to get the Crown Jewels? Well you could go to Nordstroms, Saks, Chanel, or YSL and spend a month’s salary on a pair of earrings or you can hire the services of a jewelry stylist and “borrow” your fabulous Bijouterie primed and ready to walk down the red carpet.

A jewelry stylist acts as your personal jewelry consultant and can provide you with your Starlet accoutrements for a fraction of the cost over purchasing jewelry.
A skilled jewelry stylist will be able to listen and address your accessory needs taking into consideration the outfit, event and personal tastes.

Owners of Vintage Jewelry Collect says that “Selecting jewelry can be a very challenging proposition especially when the client wants something dramatic and unique.”

The folks at VJC should know as their services have been requested numerous times by Conde Nast’s “Vogue Italia.” The stylists have worked with renowned International Fashion Stylist Edward Enninful by providing jewelry for both fashion editorials and print ads. Their jewelry has been photographed by fashion photographer greats such as Steven Meisel and Michael Thompson and worn by numerous stars including Catherine DeNeuve, Pam Anderson, Naomi Campbell, Carmen Electra and many others.

They continue by saying, “It’s quite rewarding to do what we do. It’s like playing dress up and it’s our job to create wonderful choices for our client such that she can feel absolutely stunning.”

Jewelry stylists such as the professionals at VJC pull pieces for clients from vintage jewelry collections. “We prefer using vintage jewelry for a number of reasons. The first is that most likely no one else will be wearing the same piece. Second, for the real bling bling, the old vintage stones are far superior to most jewelry on the market today. It embodies the glamor of Hollywood in the 1930’s and 1940’s.” They also note that many of their pieces are from those eras and provide Hollywood costume designers and wardrobe stylists with historically accurate jewelry props for film.
For more information about how to use their services (jewelry stylist) you can write: sales @ vintagejewelrycollect.com or call 707-751-1665 .

New Napier Listings on Vintage Jewelry Collect

We are happy to present several new pieces of Vintage Napier jewelry including three fabulous vintage Napier charm bracelets. This collection includes the famous Fruit Charm Bracelet and several other rather rare pieces of vintage Napier jewelry.

Please visit our Napier Gallery at: http://www.vintagejewelrycollect.com/c-signed-Napier-gallery1.html

Just click on each picture in the gallery for purchasing details.

The Napier Company Jewelry ~ History Wanted For Research

Attention Owners of Napier Jewelry and other artifacts

The Napier Company is the oldest fashion jewelry manufacturer in the history of United States. The company’s history is rich both in longevity and presence within the market and it set the standard for the American fashion jewelry industry in not only quality but design. It’s designs and manufacture far surpassed most of its competitors during its height of operation and much of the vintage jewelry is coveted by collectors. (Copyright 2005)

Melinda Abbott in conjunction with Vintage Jewelry Collect is seeking to purchase all types of vintage Napier jewelry, items, articles and material related to the company. She is currently working on the first book to be written about this fabulous company.

With the help of interested parties, the history and culture of The Napier Company will not be forgotten. This wonderful company began its history in 1875 in North Attleboros Massachusetts by two men in the Union Building; a small and modest location within the town limits.

Today, contrary to what is sited on most websites, Napier jewelry is still being manufactured using many of the same techniques that it became renowned for. Currently, The Napier Company is owned and operated under the corporate umbrella of Jones New York. Although the historic plant closed in 1999 in Meriden Connecticut, its jewelry is still being manufactured and distributed today.

Vintage Jewelry Collect is also seeking to purchase or have donated all types of related material regarding The Napier Company to be included in forthcoming projects and exhibits sponsored by the future Benicia Historic Museum Of Costume Jewelry. You can be an active part in making this book and museum exhibit a reality.

Kindly email your information here: napier_research@vintagejewelrycollect.com
For some examples of Napier click here: http://www.vintagejewelrycollect.com/c-signed-Napier_history.html

Warmest Regards,

Melinda Abbott VJC
http://www.vintagejewelrycollect.com/


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Selling Your Jewelry To A Dealer

Selling your jewelry to a Dealer.

Selling your vintage jewelry to a dealer can be an overwhelming experience for some. Often there are emotions attached to the sale or obligations to the estate or heirs. Vintage Jewelry Collect wants to provide some helpful hints in improving that experience such that it’s a win/win for all parties involved.

Most dealers want YOU to feel good about the transaction. Dealers want to create an atmosphere where the seller is going to be satisfied with the terms of the sale. To understand the logic in the offer you receive from an antique dealer here are some facts to remember.

The seller should:

1. Have an idea of a price you would feel satisfied in selling the individual item or lot for. Don’t expect the dealer to price the lot out for you. Giving appraisals too in some states requires that the person is licensed.
2. Never sell ANYTHING that still has great emotional attachment and present for sale ONLY those items you are clear about selling. A dealer doesn’t want you to have seller’s regret.
3. Make sure that your price is realistic and ask yourself the following question.
a. Are the pieces in good condition with no broken parts or missing parts, rust or green corrosion noted?
4. Always make sure you contact an established dealer through referral, phone book or Internet.
5. Expect generally no more than 30% of retail value for your items.
6. Never expect to get a “Book” price for a piece. Although books can act as a guide, collectors’ books are often written with unrealistic prices that don’t reflect the current market value but are there to SELL books. We all want our collections to be worth thousands!!!
7. If you believe you can “do better” selling it yourself; TRY IT! Most people find that it isn’t worth their time and aggravation in selling the items themselves to realize the retail value. There are over 60,000 auctions for jewelry on Ebay at any given moment. That’s a lot of auctions for a buyer to FIND your one item. And there is seller costs associated with selling on an auction venue whether you sell the item or not.
8. Selling to a dealer outright gives you immediate CASH in your pocket.





About The Antique Dealer /Vintage Costume Jewelry Seller


The antique dealer is in the business to make a profit.
It costs $$$ to bring any item to market; store front, B/M, auction site or website.
It takes a great deal of time to prepare a product for sale; especially internet sales.
Often a dealer has a piece in his/her inventory for months or years before they have the sale.
Know that if you have a price that doesn’t meet the dealer’s profit margin they will counter with an offer that reflects the current market value.
Understand that the dealer’s objective is to NOT offend you!!! Don’t take counter offers personal.


The truth is that reputable dealers need and want you to realize a fair price for the items presented to them because without the public bringing items to the Antique dealer, they won’t be in business long. So as long as you go to a trusted dealer in your area, they will more than likely be more than fair with their negotiating around the items you have for sale.

Vintage Jewelry Collect does purchase costume jewelry estates, and individual pieces. Should you wish to schedule an appointment, please call 707-751-1665. We are located in the San Francisco Bay Area and have flexible hours to meet your appointment needs.