In order to make your visit to Absolutely Vintage as enjoyable as possible, we've compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help you along. Click on any of the questions below, or simply scroll down the page.

  So many categories, so little time. Here's a brief overview of what you'll find in each:

• Figurals and Friends - Pins, earrings, necklaces, etc. Including people, animals, objects and creepy crawlies...designer and unsigned.



• Steals and Deals - Various jewelry and accessories, new and old, priced at $50.00 and under.



• Just Great Jewels - Fabulous unsigned pieces...earrings, pins, necklaces and bracelets. Non-figural.



• Designer and Collectible - Pins, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, some accessories and figurals...all signed.



• Accents and Accessories - Pill Boxes, Keychains, Pocket Knives, Watches, Belt Buckles, Ashtrays, and any other non-jewelry items that we fancy. Signed and Unsigned.



• Rings on Her Fingers - Rings from fun to fabulous and everything inbetween...many sizes and styles.



• Visions of Victorian - Necklaces, bracelets, brooches, et al from the delightful Victorian era.



• Butterfly Bonanza - So many of these they needed their own category...primarily pins, but also earrings.



• Beads Beautiful Beads - Bead necklaces in all shapes and sizes.



• Petite Pieces - Irresistible tiny treasures...small in stature, large in look.



• Cameo Classics - Pins, earrings, necklaces and cameo sets.



• Sensational Sets - Designer and unsigned sets and parures.



• Playful Plastics - Many different pieces in Bakelite, Celluloid, Lucite and plain old plastic.



• Sensuous Silver - Pins, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, keychains and pendants.



• Fine and Estate Jewelry - Gold, diamond and pearl jewelry such as bracelets, pins, rings, necklaces, etc.



• And while you're looking, don't forget to visit our great theme pages: Beach Blanket Beauties, Picture Perfect Purses, Tomorrow's Treasures, Charms, Cupid's Collection, Patriotic Jewelry & Season's Greetings

  What credit cards do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards.




  How do credit card payments work?

Since there are many options when making a credit card purchase, please visit our ORDERING INFORMATION page for detailed instructions.



  Do you buy jewelry or take pieces on consignment?

From time to time we do buy pieces from sellers via the internet. Please feel free send us an e-mail if you're looking to sell. Unfortunately we don't do consignments at the present time.



  I recently inherited some jewelry. Could you tell me its value? Could you give me some information about the jewelry?

Unfortunately, due to an enormous volume of requests, we are unable to give appraisals for, or answer any questions pertaining to jewelry items and accessories other than those that are for sale on our site. We love to talk jewelry and share information, but there simply aren't enough hours in a day! Fortunately, there are many excellent books, videos and websites dedicated to the subject of vintage, costume and antique jewelry. Plese visit our Jewelry Reference/Information Page for some helpful links. We wish you the best of luck in your search!



  You don't have the designer/piece that I'm looking for!!

This website site represents only a portion of our inventory. We may well have what you're looking for in stock, so feel free to e-mail us with any requests. And if we don't have a certain piece, we're more than happy to point you in the right direction.



  How often do you update the site?

We normally update twice per month. Bookmark our NEWEST ADDITIONS page and come back often! Or SIGN UP for our mailing list.



  Your description just says "earrings", how do I know what type of backs they have?

Unless otherwise stated, all earrings are clipbacks.



  How do I tell what size your rings are in my country?

Onlineconversion.com has some very handy conversions...click here to visit the International Ring Size Convertor.



  How do I report a problem with your site, i.e. missing photo, broken link, browser conflict?

We are happy to answer any questions regarding the site or squash any HTML bugs. E-mail us at AVjewel@aol.com to let us know.



  Some of the pictures on the site aren't loading, why is this?

At times of very high traffic, our webserver can experience a slowdown and some pictures may fail to load. If you are experiencing this, it is best to check back at a later time. We apologize for any inconvenience!



  Are all the pieces on your site Vintage? And what exactly is vintage?

The definition varies, however it is generally accepted that pieces 25 years old or older are considered vintage. The majority of our inventory is vintage. There are some contemporary pieces throughout the categories and they are always marked as such. Additionally, the TOMORROW'S TREASURES theme page is exclusively new items.



  What are your standards for describing the condition of your pieces?

Please visit our Ordering Information page for detailed information on how we describe condition.



  Is there a place where all of the pages on your site are listed?

Yes! Check out the Sitemap



  Is there a way to search your site?

Try the search engine!

  My question still isn't answered! Now what?

You might want to stop by the Jewerly Resource/Information Page Or...E-mail us at AVjewel@aol.com, the only silly question is the one not asked!

Figurals & Friends	Just Great Jewels	Sensational Sets	Designer Jewelry	Rings on Her Fingers
Butterfly Bonanza	Beads Beautiful Beads	Sensuous Silver	Steals & Deals	Accents &Accessories
Visions of Victorian	Playful Plastics	Cameo Classics	Petite Pieces	Fine & Estate Jewelry
Cupid's Collection	Picture Perfect Purses	Charms	Patriotic Jewelry	Beach Blanket Beauties
	Season's Greetings	Spotlight	Tomorrow's Treasures