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Schreiner SHINES

This month we’re taking a look at a vintage costume jewelry brand that is having its moment: Schreiner. Not that Schreiner jewelry hasn’t always been on the radar of savvy collectors. It has. But over the past few years demand has surged, and values have risen accordingly.

What’s driving the current popularity? First and foremost, worthiness. Schreiner designs are exceptional, the materials are captivating and the quality is high. Yes, I’m biased being a Schreiner collector myself, but when you compare the jewelry by this brand to others, it truly does stand out.

Secondly, a book published in 2017, by Carole Tanenbaum and Eve Townsend, fueled demand. As more collectors

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