Looking for elegance? You’ve found it at Lalique. This jewelry isn’t a fad that goes in and out of style, they’re Art-Nouveau pieces that conjure up the words quality, beauty and sophistication. Think of it as something you’ll own forever, your friends will want to borrow and you’ll pass down to the next generation. It’s the jewelry equivalent of the Chanel suit (although far more affordable): for the woman of any age who knows a thing or two about style and her ensemble is an investment that will last forever.

Modern jewelry was revolutionized by René Jules Lalique. He used old-school techniques (talents honed at such places like Cartier) but experimented and applied them in new ways. Heavily inspired by nature, just one look at his Lalique jewelry and crystal figurine collections and you’ll find an interest in the sensuous beauty of insects, like butterflies and dragonflies, and designs that captured a love of flora and fauna, showcasing details from plants and flowers. Lalique became so popular during the height of his career that he personally designed for the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt.

Today Lalique rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, crystal vases and figurines are collected around the world and the firm René Lalique founded still bears the mark of luxury and endless creativity. Each piece is a novelty and regardless of trends, you’ll own something that is timeless. You don’t just wear a Lalique ring or necklace, it’s a piece of art you get to own forever.

If you want to start your Lalique jewelry and figurine collection, there is no more affordable way to do so than at Bidz.com Brand Name & Jewelry Auctions Live. Click here for amazing deals on Lalique.

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More about Rene Lalique and his company

Since this is our first installment, we wanted to cover the basics of getting started with your jewelry reselling business. We will be giving you invaluable tips and information to help make the most of reselling jewelry. Even small changes in your buying and selling strategies can make a big difference to your bottom line.

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