Enhancers. Group 3

 Enhancer Group. Jade. Earrings. 14k Gold Jade. Value $150. My Price $75. sold separately.

Enhancer. Jade Elephant with 14k gold details. Value $200. My Price $100. On Gold-tone Collar - can be turned around with the decorative clasp worn in front (see, next photo). (Mine. Using it as a demo. If you are interested in purchasing it send me a message and I will start list).

Gold-tone Collar, clasp - can be worn in front, alone or with a hinged Enhancer. (Mine. Using it as a demo. If you are interested in purchasing it send me a message and I will start list)

Enhancer. Jade Elephant with 14k gold details. Value $200. My Price $100. On 18” Gold twisted pattern chain made in Italy. $200 (QVC). My Price $100.

Enhancer. Jade Circle with cultured pearls, 14k loop and chains. Value $450. My Price $225. On 18” 925 Etched pattern (925 on a gold chain is gold over Sterling) chain. Made in Italy. Value $50. My Price $25.

Enhancer. Jade Circle with cultured pearls, 14k loop and chains. Value $450. My Price $225. On 18” Michael Anthony 14k Gold twisted diamond-cut chain. $300. (Internet prices vary from $700. to $900.) My Price $150.

Enhancer. GSJ Jade and Rainbow Gemstone set in 925 Sterling. Value $75. My Price $37.50 On Wire Collar (available in various colors)

Enhancer. GSJ Jade and Rainbow Gemstone set in 925 Sterling. Value $75. My Price $37.50 On Jay King 925 Sterling Collar. Value $125. My Price $62.50

Enhancer Group. Citrine and Smokey Quartz

Enhancer. Pti Large Oval Cushion Cut Citrine set in intricate Sterling metal-work. Made in Nepal. $240. My Price $120. I could not find a match; only a pendant made in Nepal with similar intricate Sterling metal-work. Similar sized Cushion Cut Citrine Pendants without the metal-work setting from $960. to $1,500 (by David Yurman a designer of fine jewelry). On Braided Black Leather Cord Choker. 3mm wide, 20” long. Stainless Steel Secure Clasp. Amazon. $13.49.

Pti Sterling. Nepal. Citrine (Cushion Cut) On Mexico. Value $240. My Price $120. 925 DDD. Dominique Dinouart Designs. Hammered Sterling Collar. 14.5” Value $125. My Price $62.50.

Enhancer. YN Large Smokey Quartz set in Sterling. Value $70. My Price $35. On Braided Black Leather Cord Choker. 3mm wide, 20” long. Stainless Steel Secure Clasp. Amazon. $13.49.

Enhancer. YN Large Smokey Quartz set in Sterling. Value $70. My Price $35. On Black Silicone Cord Titanium Silvertone Magnetic Clasp. 5mm diameter 17.5” long. Amazon. 16.99 + tax.

Black Silicone Cord Titanium Silvertone Magnetic Clasp. 5mm diameter 17.5” long. Amazon. 16.99 + tax.

Black Silicone Cord Titanium Silvertone Magnetic Clasp. 5mm diameter 17.5” long. Amazon. 16.99 + tax.

Enhancer Group. Basket Weave Heart and Dogwood Flower.

Enhancer. Ann King. 925 Sterling with 18k Gold accents Basket Weave Heart. (hinged) Value $150. My Price $75. On Braided Black Leather Cord Choker. 3mm wide, 20” long. Stainless Steel Secure Clasp. Amazon. $13.49.

Enhancer. Ann King. 925 Sterling with 18k Gold accents Basket Weave Heart. (hinged) Value $150. My Price $75. On Black Rubber Choker Necklace. 4mm width 18” circumference. Magnetic Clasp. Amazon $6.29 + tax (5 pkg)

Enhancer. Cii Mexico 925 Sterling Dogwood Flower. Value $80. My Price $40. On Braided Black Leather Cord Choker. 3mm wide, 20” long. Stainless Steel Secure Clasp. Amazon. $13.49.

Cii. Mexico. 925 Sterling Dogwood Flower. Value $80. My Price $40 On SX 925 Sterling Collar. 13.5” Mexico. Value $125. My Price $62.50.

Enhancer Group. Glass Artist. Dyed Agate. Vintage Enamel and Brass.

Enhancer. Dichroic Glass. Iridescent Cross on Black Glass, Sterling loop. Created by a Glass Artist; Mom purchased at the Annual Arts and Crafts sale at the Owatonna Art Center. Value $50. My Price $25. On Silver-tone (not Sterling) Collar. Sold by the glass artist to go with her Enhancers. $50.

Enhancer. Vintage Taupe Enamel and Brass. Value $15. My Price $7.50 On black waxed cotton cord. I have Avon Taupe Enamel Earrings that could be worn with it.

Enhancer. Vintage Taupe Enamel and Brass.Value $15. My Price $7.50 On Gold-tone Collar. 17”.

Enhancer. Vintage Taupe Enamel and Brass.Value $15. My Price $7.50 On Brown, Taupe, Beige Cultured Pearls. Gold-flecked Silk cord. 100” (no clasp) Doubled (four strands each side) then twisted several times, joined with a necklace extender (in back).

Enhancer. Dyed Agate. (Mine, purchased at a souvenir shop) I’ve included it because I want to show there are so many ways to have fun and express yourself with jewelry. I have a lot of fun looking at thrift and antique stores (where I have often found great stuff in an old jewelry box). On turquoise colored wire collar.

Enhancer. Dyed Agate. (Mine, purchased at a souvenir shop) I’ve included it because I want to show there are so many ways to have fun and express yourself with jewelry. I have a lot of fun looking at thrift and antique stores (where I have often found great stuff in an old jewelry box). On Braided Black Leather Cord Choker. 3mm wide, 20” long. Stainless Steel Secure Clasp. Amazon. $13.49.

Enhancer. Dyed Agate. (Mine, purchased at a souvenir shop) I’ve included it because I want to show there are so many ways to have fun and express yourself with jewelry. I have a lot of fun looking at thrift and antique stores (where I have often found great stuff in an old jewelry box). On Turquoise Faux Suede Cord (available in various colors - an easy and inexpensive way to display Enhancers)

Enhancer Group. Onyx and Turquoise. Lapis Lazuli and Micro Opal.

Enhancer. Black Onyx circle with Turquoise center set in Sterling. Vintage. Value $30. My Price $15. On wire collar.

Enhancer. Black Onyx circle with Turquoise center set in Sterling. Vintage. Value $30. My Price $15. On 23” 925 Sterling chain made in Italy. Value $65. My Price $32.50

Enhancer. Black Onyx circle with Turquoise center set in Sterling. Vintage. Value $30. My Price $15. On Silver Tone Plated Iron Chain. 18". Gift with purchase.

Vintage. Sterling. Black Onyx, Turquoise. Value $30 My Price $15. Silvertone Choker. 16.5”. My Price $25.

Enhancer. Jay King. Lapis Lazuli and Micro-Opal set in Sterling. On matching bead necklace. Value $215. Set. My Price $107.50 (Enhancer Group photo includes the earrings)

Note. This Enhancer group includes 2 Jade Enhancers containing 14k in their design. Gold is very expensive - it’s the hardest metal - pure gold is the only metal that doesn’t tarnish. I’ve hung the Enhancers on a couple 14k Gold chains as examples. I’ve also included one of 925 Gold (which is Gold over Sterling). Sterling is considerably less expensive than 14k Gold and is often used for that reason - the downside is that over time the Gold can wear off - proper care in wearing and storing it can help prevent that.

   I’ve learned that the price of jewelry is primarily determined by the metal used, brand or designer, and the cut, size and weight of the gems or semi-precious stones. Fine jewelry is normally made with quality metals (with markings) and semi-precious stones and hardest gems (diamonds, sapphire, cubic zirconia, etc). Costume jewelry is often made with brass, cheaper gold-tone and silver-tone metals; they usually use faux semi-precious stones. That includes some name brands that are sold for high prices based only on their brand. Brass does not have resale value, as it is abundant, cheaper and is more easily corroded. Note. Generally speaking, Avon uses higher quality metals. The fact that they look like new after YEARS of wear is a testament to that. That’s one of the big advantages of buying antique and vintage jewelry. Proper care in wearing, storing, polishing and cleaning will help keep all your jewelry looking like new. And, you often have a unique, rare piece of jewelry - making it the best value for your $.