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"   Diamante brooch from Atelier Mayer   We&amp;#039;ve asked Andrea Grove, ELLE.com&amp;#039;s resident vintage expert, to answer some of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to shopping for and wearing vintage. Q.  When shopping for vintage jewelry, how do you know when a piece is worth buying? Or worth leaving in the junk pile? A. Choosing vintage jewelry should depend largely on the connection you feel to the particular piece. That connection could stem from its era of origin, its nostalgia factor, its current relevance, or anything else that makes you stop and go, &amp;quot;Hey, what&amp;#039;s that?&amp;quot; Since wearing vintage jewelry is a playful, easy (and often inexpensive) way to add personality to your look, seek out pieces that speak to you, but keep in mind that condition counts, as does wearablity. Delicate charms strung on a chain can make a great go-to piece, but if they&amp;#039;re too tarnished, the effect can be more worn out than pre-loved. Vintage brooches add instant glam when pinned on cashmere cardigans, but if a stone is missing, it&amp;#039;s better to hold out and buy something else that&amp;#039;s been well cared for than to bother with refurbishing. Sparkly statement necklaces are great vintage buys, as they light up LBD&amp;#039;s and everyday oxfords in a flash\u2014check to ensure all the parts, and especially the clasp, are fully intact. Opt for pieces that you can imagine styling\u2014there&amp;#039;s no reason to buy a giant peacock feather pin even if you&amp;#039;re drawn to it, unless you can see yourself stepping out with it on the lapel of your black tuxedo jacket. Whether you&amp;#039;re buying high-end baubles or Bakelite, ask for any known details about the materials and the history before you break out your wallet. Learning a little more will help you determine whether the price is right, and will make for great conversation when you get compliments on your one-of-a-kind find. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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