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 GLITZQUEEN HOLDS COURT ON
World War II Jewelry
Fireworks ahead! With American Independence Day approaching as I planned this newsletter, my thoughts turned to "fireworks" jewelry -- and then to other forms associated with the World War II period.
 Jewels from this era are rapidly gaining popularity, both because of cultural influences (such as many recent WWII films) and because it won't be long before the items are true antiques, by our 75-year standard. Dating from 1940 to 1945, they're just 8 to 13 years short of antique status in this country (although Europe still generally holds to 100 years). Pursuing these treasures are not only jewelry fans but "crossover" collectors of militaria. Now is certainly the best time to acquire some, before prices "skyrocket" (so to speak).
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