July 2026
What Vintage Costume Jewelry Actually Holds Its Value
Not all costume jewelry appreciates, but the right pieces hold their value for decades. Here is what separates a lasting acquisition from a passing trend. MDVII By MDVII · Vintage Haute Couture Costume Jewelry Since 1990 People are often surprised...
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Maison Gripoix: The Glassmakers Behind Chanel, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent
The Parisian house whose hand-poured glass became the secret behind a century of couture jewelry, from Chanel's Byzantine cuffs to the jeweled...
July 2026How to Authenticate Vintage Chanel Costume Jewelry
A collector's guide to reading the signatures, stamps, and hand-work that separate genuine vintage Chanel from a convincing reproduction. By MDVII ·...