Vintage Thompson
Posted in Arts and Crafts on 03/19/2009 07:11 pm by adminVintage Thompson
A Holiday diamond jewelry purchase may be just the item that makes this a Christmas to remember! Whether it be a new diamond ring, diamonds earrings, pendant, bracelet or some other piece of jewelry, the Holiday season can be a perfect time to express your undying devotion to those you love with a diamond all their own! There are a few things to keep in mind when buying diamond jewelry for the holidays, and here’s a few of them.
WHAT DO THEY LIKE?
Everyone has their own personal style, and to have the best shot at finding something that compliments their natural chosen style you need to come armed with facts. What do they like? Classic, contemporary, or vintage styling? What metal do they prefer. Exclusively gold, platinum, silver? Do they like bold or subtle jewelry, and what size are the pieces they own now?
SHAPES and SETTINGS
Diamond jewelry can come in many shapes and settings. Some choices might include a round diamond, a marquise cut or oval, a princess cut or emerald, pear or heart; as well as many other cuts and shapes and indeed even colors of diamond jewelry out there. Finding someone’s personal preference when it comes to diamond jewelry can be a tricky endeavor; you don’t want to give it away! See what they gaze at when window shopping; you may get a hint at some of the things they like. Be sure to take into consideration the size and shape of their hands, particularly for a woman. Imagine how it would look on her hands. If you’re in a retail store have a clerk with similar hand structure model it for you. The last thing you want to do is have a large ring that overwhelms her hand.
WHAT SIZE DO YOU BUY?
You may have to become a secret agent to get this info, but it would be nice to have an idea of size when you’re Choosing that ring. Another option is simply buying loose diamonds and shopping together for the setting. You’re still her knight in shining armor and she get to choose how it shines!
WHERE TO BUY DIAMOND JEWELRY?
This part is getting easier and easier. In addition to the diamond retailers in your area, the internet has revolutionized diamond jewelry shopping, to the extent where it’s now preferable to do your diamond shopping online. Time, convenience, much more readily available information and inventory make diamond jewelry shopping on the net an no- brainer. You often run into great prices online as well, as there is no overhead online and also no commissioned salesperson there to “guide” you into the diamond jewelry they want to sell you, not necessarily what you want. No pressure, no lines, no parking, no crime, and all the major diamonds retailers have an online presence, as well as some that are purely web-based. Let me ask you: would you rather buy your diamond jewelry from a seasonal employee who is selling you what they have left on hand, or make a much more informed and leisurely decision from a web-based retailer with a great deal more inventory and probably better prices? Okay, you decide! Most of the major Most all online stores will offer you guarantees and return privileges, and in my view putting my credit card online is a great deal safer than giving it to an eighteen year old dying for the latest XBOX.
If you’re looking for diamonds for the holidays, let your fingers do the walking and find that perfect piece they’ll adore forever!
If you’d like more information on diamond jewelry please take a moment and come see us at www.DiamondChristmas.com
seth thompson clock?
i recently aquired a vintage seth thompson mantle clock, i am looking into selling it but i have no idea of its worth , i have been on ebay but i havent found one that looks like it does anyone know where to find out how much they are worth ?
For a small fee an antique dealer can appraise it for you.
Vintage Thompson Speedway….1996 Heats and Features
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*VINTAGE Crewel*SPINNERIN Elaine Thompson FLOWER VASE $39.95 |
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Vintage Thompson Enamel -4.oz.Glass frit Lumps- Transparent Blue $5.20 |
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Vintage Thompson Enamel – 20. oz.glass pieces- 1/2″ squares $16.00 |
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VTG 1976 Counted Cross Stitch Kit Alice Wonderland Pig Placemat Ginnie Thompson $7.99 |
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VINTAGE THOMPSON SEWING MACHINE PW-201 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL HOME $294.99 |
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Vintage Thompson Enamel – 16.oz.Glass Lumps- ICE – E $17.60 |
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Vintage Thompson Enamel – 16.oz.Glass Lumps- ICE – G $17.60 |
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VINTAGE ORIGINAL PACKET BY ELAINE THOMPSON ANGEL ORNAMENTS WORKS OF ART SERIES $7.99 |
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Olde Thompson 20-Jar Flower Spice Rack $54.99 Filled with 20 Favorite SpicesGlass and Chrome jarsEach Jar is Labeled for easy UseSaves Countertop SpaceFully Assembled Olde Thompson 20 Jar Flower Spice Rack. Contemporary spice rack perfect for countertop storage of your spices. Revolving unit is attractive and functional in design. Unigue flip top lids, with shake or pour feature. Glass jars come filled with 20 of your favorite spices. Measure… |
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Vintage Style Stoneware Milk Bottle with Cap, Use As Creamer, Vase, Decorative, 9.25 $19.99 Vintage Style Stoneware Milk Bottle with Cap, Use As Creamer, Vase, Decorative, 9.25″… |
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The Original Laser Engraved 14 Wine Bottle Pepper Mill in Maple Wood – Chateau Bordeaux $39.99 The perfect gift for any serious chef or wine connoisseur, or someone who is hard to please. Each original Wine Bottle Pepper Mill starts from carefully selected solid Maple wood that undergoes several steps at the hands of skilled craftsmen with at least 3 generations of woodworking experience until they emerge in their distinctive shape with a superb finish and are then completed with a laser en… |
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Vintage Collections Series $2.79 Best known for 1951′s “The Wild Side of Life,” Thompson wed prewar Western swing to postwar honky-tonk and created a sound that proved viable both on the radio (where swing was usually ignored) and in the dance halls. He kept it up with a steady string of hits that included beer-drinking ballads, heart songs, folkish material, and flat-out novelties; though he plied a distinctly Texas sound, he wa… |
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Walt Disney Treasures: The Chronological Donald, Vol. 4 – 1951-1961 (Collector’s Tin) $32.99 Film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, who provides introductions for both discs included in The Chronological Donald, Vol. 4: 1951-1961, points out that Walt Disney continued to make Donald Duck cartoons well after his studio had stopped creating titles featuring Goofy, Pluto, and even Disney figurehead Mickey Mouse. Perusing the nearly three dozen items included here, it’s easy to see why the… |
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Vintage Collections $9.99 … |
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French Lieutenant’s Boys: William Higgins Bareback Gay Adult Video Classic … |
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Nelson 1865 Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler $47.99 NELSON RAIN TRAIN TRAVEL SPRINKLER *Covers up to 13500 square feet *Travels up to 200 feet *Propels across the lawn following the pattern you lay out with the hose *Equipped with 3 speed settings *Designed to automatically shut off at any given point along your hose track *Ideal for medium to large lawns *Cast iron body with chip resistant powder-coat paint… |
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Gerber 07550 Needlenose Multi-Plier 600, Black $42.50 The Multi-pliers 600 made form stainless steel and with an overall length of 6.3 in. includes one hand opening black needle nose pliers replaceable Tungsten carbide insert cutters wire crimper fine edge knife serrated knife cross point screwdriver small medium and large flat blade screwdriver lanyard ring can opener & bottle opener file ruler Ballistic nylon sheath Patented Sat.T.Plus locking syst… |
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Gerber 22-01874 Mark II Knife with Aluminum Handle, Black $69.69 First introduced in 1966 and one of the best selling knives of all time, the Gerber Mark II tactical knife is serialized for collectors. It features a black oxide coated 420 HC stainless steel double-serrated blade and die cast aluminum handle, and it comes with a ballistic nylon sheath. The blade measures 6.5 inches and it has an overall length of 12.75 inches. The handle is made of aluminum a… |