You may have heard of Versace due to the untimely death of Gianni Versace in 1997 or seen pictures of his sister, Donatella Versace, the super-tanned, uber-blonde that took the throne of the Versace empire.  But it is the fashion that originally catapulted Versace brand to super stardom and keeps Versace a house hold name.

The flavor within Versace jewelry has always been sultry but never sleazy. Born in Italy, Versace designs encompass bright colors, body hugging shapes and glamour, glamour, glamour. Always a favorite of celebrities, style icons Madonna and Sharon Stone can often be found donning these Versace duds.

Remember the famous slashed to the navel green dress that Jennifer Lopez wore? You guessed it, Versace! The red carpet is often filled with Versace designs because it’s high-end luxury that infuses parts rock-n-roll, sophistication and old Hollywood.

The Versace line began with clothing but doesn’t end there. Watches, as well as a jewelry line that includes necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings for both men and women have proved that Versace is a powerhouse in the world of fashion. Always on the cutting edge, Versace  jewelry and Versace watches form part of a brand that you can count on for excellent designs and unexpected creations.

Find a luxury watch and jewelry piece from Versace at Bidz.com Brand Name & Jewelry Auctions -- Live.

Versace Fall Winter 2009/2010

Bidz.com is proud to announce the public sale of the spectacular one of a kind Versace Tiara. Created by Gianni Versace back in 1995 this unique piece has been held by private collectors until now. The Tiara is set with more than 1,200 of the highest quality diamonds and set into the piece is the head of Medusa. This design detail is commonly used in the Versace Atelier collection and one that is easily identified with the house of Versace branding. Acquisition of this piece will add cache to your investment portfolio as this piece is currently valued at approximately 1.5 million pounds sterling* (or over $2 million USD).

This internationally renowned Tiara won the prestigious De Beers “Oscar” in 1996 and the value of the piece has held firm over the years. Coveted by many around the world, the Tiara has been worn by select A-list celebrities – Madonna being one – and is a part of the Gianni Versace Atelier history – a history that holds considerable weight and influence within the fashion and celebrity community on a global scale.

Bidz.com is pleased to announce that they are partnering with a internationally recognized charity in conjunction with the Tiara auction. The chosen charity will benefit substantially from part of the proceeds raised by this global auction and Bidz.com will help generate awareness for this partner via substantial media and consumer outreach both pre and post auction. Please visit www.versacetiara.com or www.bidz.com to learn more.

What to Buy:

• If you are new to the Jewelry business, get started with Brand Name items. It’s easy to find comparable prices online for such brands as Bvlgari, Lalique, Versace and Invicta.
• Look for value in each Jewelry piece that you purchase. Consider gold weight, Diamonds and Gemstones. Many customers buy Jewelry items below our cost! Look out for these bargains.
• You can check the value of precious metals daily on Bidz. Look for the precious metals table on the left navigation on our site.

Where to Sell:
Once you have started the right purchasing strategy, you will need to find great places to sell. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

• Open a Yahoo! Store or eBay Pro Store to start selling online quickly and cost effectively.
• Sell your jewelry pieces on auction through eBay, Overstock and other online marketplaces.
• Local Swap Meets and Flea Markets are great places to grow your Jewelry Reselling business without a lot of upfront capital investment.
• Pawn Shops are a great place to take your Jewelry purchases for a quick profit.

If you have any questions, suggestions and would like to contribute to a future installment, please email reseller@bidz.com.

Happy Selling!

Bidz Reseller Team