How To Shop a Large Antique/Vintage Jewelry Show

Whether you are a serious antique and/or vintage jewelry collector or a novice, shopping one of the largest U.S antique shows can be both exhilarating and overwhelming The 2019 show, features over 400 of the best international jewelry dealers and owners of antique retail shops who come together under one roof to show and sell their wares to loyal clients and new customers.

Here are some details and questions to ask yourself before you shop this show or any large fairs you attend in the future She has been dealing in antique and vintage jewelry for over 30 years and will be an exhibitor at the show These periods include Georgian/Regency, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian/Belle Époque, Art Deco, Retro, mid 20th Century and vintage 70s.

3- You can start to follow different dealers you have found in the catalog on Instagram to see what they have to say and view their photos and what they are previewing for the show This will be beneficial and will give you a crash course in antique and vintage jewelry that you will be seeing on the show floor 6- Diane Richardson recommends, "To figure out if you are you looking for something in particular, say an antique garnet bracelet to go with the antique garnet ring your grandmother left you, or are you attending with no other goal than to be delighted and inspired by the beautiful and rare merchandise you will encounter.

If you're shopping with a purpose, be goal-oriented and walk the aisles in order, stopping at the booths of dealers who might have what you're looking for If an exhibitor doesn't have what you are looking for, you can ask for them to suggest someone who might Most dealers are happy to help a customer find what they're looking for, even if it's not in their own booth". Source