Vintage costume jewelry is fun to collect and fun to buy and sell. There's as much value in those funky '60s bangles as there in the earrings of the 1920s.

Jan 31, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique mourning jewelry is highly collectible. Victorian mourning jewelry (when the trend was at its height) is most popular with collectors.

Aug 27, 2010 - Carol Ryan

Antique Turkish kilim rugs are one-of-a-kind, in limited supply, and artistically pleasing - all good reasons why these tribal weavings are now in demand.

Jul 5, 2010 - Jen L. Jones

Greenealogy: learning sustainable lessons from our forefathers.

Sep 1, 2011 - Ramona Hartley

Back in the day, learning about antiques meant hours taking a course or trolling through shops talking to dealers. That's still necessary but not as a first step.

Feb 10, 2010 - Karin Robison

Collecting antique and vintage items is more popular these days than ever. Starting to collect can be made easier if these simple rules are followed.

Apr 19, 2010 - Anne Haile

Antique maps offer a view of the past, a peek at how people in earlier centuries saw the shape of the world. They are historical artifacts worth collecting

Nov 26, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

In the field of antiques and collectibles, costume jewelry is huge. Get informed about the history of vintage rhinestone and paste jewelry.

May 9, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Old European cut diamonds are the earliest predecessors of today's round brilliant cut diamond. Why are antique diamonds so popular and what's their value?

Apr 26, 2010 - Roman Rabinovich

Adorned by wealthy influential people throughout the ages, vintage jewelry is one glamorous trend that has never gone out of style.

Dec 26, 2010 - Charlene Gray

Disturbing antiques are prized by some collectors - people who are drawn to the weird, the odd and the unthinkable. The market for such things is huge.

Jul 1, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

There is always a way to display or use family antiques and memorabilia in the home and daily life. Here are some ideas for both large and small items.

Nov 30, 2010 - Constance Woloschuk

Thinking of becoming a collector of antique Turkish kilims? Want to learn more about rug collecting? Here are some tips before starting a kilim collection.

Jul 5, 2010 - Jen L. Jones

Collectors of antique and vintage apparel have a number of resources available to them for research and study. It's a fascinating education.

Sep 9, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Visitors to Burma are at once struck by the beauty and diversity of the arts and crafts unique to this intriguing and culturally rich land.

Jun 24, 2010 - Scott McGregor

Previously, Beloved formed a dual symbol of both Sethe's daughter and the deceased slaves. Now, we examine how Beloved prevents Sethe's future fulfillment

Mar 8, 2012 - Sierra Donahue

Pagans of all denominations are drawn to stone circles and other prehistoric sites; and tourism booms at the Sabbats. But are we caring for our heritage?

Sep 21, 2011 - Jo Harrington

Sometimes it seems our jewelry will never be found in the sea of online shopping, but here are some tips to be found more easily.

Apr 30, 2011 - Courtney Herz

Hair loss is not just a modern problem. Its effect can be seen throughout history, but its legacy is a trove of hair growth treatments passed down through the centuries.

May 7, 2009 - Cindy Ausbrooks