Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Often when we look at a piece of jewelry, we initially get pulled in by a stunning gemstone. While we absolutely love jewels and gems, there is a common design element in jewelry that we often overlook or see as secondary when, in fact, it can be criminally underrated: enamel!
How to Pair Types of Necklaces with Different Necklines
Have you ever stood in front of a mirror trying to pair the perfect necklace with your outfit? Us too. We'd love to share some tips on our favorite necklace styles to pair with the most common necklines.
Cameo Jewelry: The Collector's Dream
I've gathered some of our favorite pieces of cameo jewelry from both the past and present so that together we can admire these collectible pieces of art!
Spring 2022 Styling Guide
Spring has finally arrived and we're taking a closer look at some of our most spring-worthy vintage jewels! What are the best styles, gems, and motifs for the season of new life?
Antique Catalogues and the Jewelry in Them
Enjoy a look at some antique catalogues that showcase hundreds of pieces of jewelry from their eras, including a few pieces that feel a little familiar to some of the pieces in our shop!
MJV Gives Back 2022
We're continuing the tradition that we started last year in giving 5% of our January revenue to some of our favorite local non-profits! While Maejean Vintage has always made it a habit to look for opportunities to support local non-profits, this will be the second year in a row that we have dedicated the month of January to donating a portion of our sales.
Birthstone Jewelry
What better way to celebrate one's birth month then with beautiful jewels & gemstones!? There are ancient, traditional, and modern versions of which stones represent the twelve different months. Being that these are beautiful vintage & antique pieces, they could have very well been worn by someone for that reason! Marvel at these timeless treasures, learn about your alternative birthstones, and commemorate and appreciate the beauty of life with these glittering, sparkling, classic beauties!
2021 Wrapped - Our Favorite Vintage Jewelry Finds of 2021!
It's been a beautiful year at Maejean Vintage, and we're celebrating all of the wonderful vintage and antique treasures we've been able to find homes for in 2021. I asked the whole team to reflect on their favorite pieces that we've sourced, processed, and/or sold this year, and we're recapping them here for all of our enjoyment!
Our Restored 1930s Ring Finds a New Home!
Most of the jewelry that we find doesn’t need quite this level of restoration. A simple stone replacement or some professional cleaning and polishing are usually all that’s necessary to get vintage jewelry back into wearable condition, but there is the occasional piece that stops us in our tracks that is in rough shape but clearly has amazing potential.
History of Ostby & Barton Jewelry Co. & the Significance of the Historical Titanic Collision
Otsby and Barton co. was a jewelry manufacturing company founded in 1879. Read about OB's history!
Gold & Glory - Gold Filled, Gold Plated, & Gold
Knowing the difference between gold plated, gold filled, and gold can be tricky! Learn about all the differences, pros, and cons of each one.