Post 180 has a good outline and it is one that will work. Thanks Tias treasures, for reposting the outline. Maybe after all this time it could be changed.
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Post 180 has a good outline and it is one that will work. Thanks Tias treasures, for reposting the outline. Maybe after all this time it could be changed.
Actually, I disagree with the outline - 'costume jewellery' is a term coined in the Edwardian era and is just a slightly old-fashioned term for 'fashion jewellery' i.e. everyday jewellery designed to be worn with the current fashions or 'costume'.Originally Posted by 1840clb
That aside, I don't think you understand what Gazza meant by 'a structured list'.
If you read the sticky at the top of the forum, it shows how to make requests for minor additions. For major changes to a category, try this post as an example of how to present the changes in a way that can be actioned by admin.
http://helpdesk.ebid.net/showpost.ph...55&postcount=1
Last edited by cmjewels925; 19th May 2009 at 05:55 PM.
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Since I don't sell jewelry, I don't think I'm qualified to take it to this level. I was interested in this thread because I sometimes look for jewelry to buy and was having trouble sorting it out (there are a LOT of jewelry listings). Someone who's an expert will have to carry on with this.
Here's a possible suggestion......
Main catagory section:
Fine Jewellery
Gold
Silver
Platinum
Other Fine Jewellery
Subcatagories:
Gold> Rings> (agate, amber etc - list of the gemstones etc)
Bracelets> (see rings above)
Necklaces> ( ")
Anklets
Brooches
Earrings
Body jewellery
Scrap
Silver> Rings> agate, amber etc (list of gemstones etc)
Bracelets> (see rings)
Necklaces> (see rings)
Anklets
Brooches
Earrings
Body Jewellery
Scrap
Platinum> Rings
Other Platinum (lucky you!)
Other Fine Jewellery
Filled or Rolled gold> Rings
Earrings
Necklaces
Bracelets
Other
Gemstones Beads (eg ruby, real pearls)> Necklaces
Earrings
Rings
Other
Cameos> Shell
Hardstone
Hope this all makes sense!
Again, just a little suggestion; before anyone can confirm a listing on the gold, silver or platinum section, they could tick a disclaimer to say they confirm what they are selling is genuine solid gold/ silver/ platinum, and complies with their own countries laws on hallmarking.
This may hopefully guide sellers of rolled gold etc jewellery to their proper catagory, and maybe put off other potential sellers (or even scam sellers ) whose fine jewellery doesn't comply with (their own countries) hallmarking law.
Just a thought anyway - I'm no computer techie and the technology needed to do the disclaimer may be too complicated....
Sorry for long post
Admin touted this idea themselves quite a while back in connection with cutting down on counterfeit items. As it hasn't been implemented there, I wouldn't hold your breath for it to be used for other purposes, either.
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Hi ...
...please do not dismiss 'Costume Jewellery' as
Originally Posted by TiasTreasures
Costume Jewellery - anything not meeting the standards above
I have in my possession some very fine costume jewellery from the Victorian and Edwardian era that is neither Gold or Silver....some items are of great value, not for their gold or silver content...but for their craftmanship and design.
....Sorry....Please take no offence, just adding my twopenneth... Costume Jewellery is a passion with me :-)
I know this was mentioned somewhere in the thread, because old costume jewelry can be extremely valuable. eBid has a separate category for Antique & Vintage Jewelry, with subcategories that are different from the ones for new jewelry.
Should be something like;
Antique and Vintage jewellery>costume>non-precious metals ?
Or: Antique & Vintage jewellery>costume/decorative>pre1900
Antique & Vintage jewellery> costume/decorative> Edwardian
etc??
With regards to the OPs original fine jewellery section thread......
Is this is easier to use?
Fine Jewellery
Main Catagories
Diamonds
Necklaces
Bracelets
Anklets
Earrings
Brooches
Subcatagories:
Diamonds> rings>
...............>necklaces
................>bracelets
etc etc
Necklaces> gold> solid chains
................>gold> gemstone
................> silver>solid chains
................> silver> gemstones
................>rolled/ filled gold
Rings> gold> wedding bands
..........> gold> gemstone> agate/ amber/ garnet etc
..........> silver> wedding bands
..........> silver> gemstone> agate / amber/ garnet etc
..........platinum
..........rolled/ filled gold
I've not enough time today to do a whole list, though hopefully you can see what I'm trying to do!
Ebid is getting really big now, and I reckon it's got to the stage where we need to separate the precious metals from eachother, rather than lumping them all together.
All the main jewellers (when sperating and forming their catagories online) have a completely seperate catagory for diamonds btw (and if u look in jewellers windows diamonds are always in a section of their own). They do it because diamonds are so popular and searched for, they need a section of their own. Maybe an idea to help potential diamond jewellery buyers here too?
Just throwing ideas around to possibly update the fine jewellery section. If this is a good one I'll do a proper list and maybe forward it in a proper new catagory thread.
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