I once told a fellow antiques dealer that I never sold anything that I wouldn’t want for myself. After an audible gasp, she replied, “Well, that’s a big mistake. What about all those people out there who don’t share your particular taste?” So, I looked over my colleague’s offerings, wondering if maybe I should re-evaluate mine. But when I saw her shop brimming with a hodgepodge of baubles we New Yawkers call “tchotchkes,” I decided to remain true to my philosophy.

Now, with more than 35 years dealing in vintage jewelry and other collectibles (both in New York City and on the Interweb) I guess I must be doing something right. I have a special affinity for Mexican and other Latin American silver—my online archival collection of South American pieces has been used as a source for private research and reference by thousands of collectors around the world (see link at right). But I do enjoy hunting for all kinds of vintage treasures—the more unique and unusual, eclectic and eccentric, the better!

Working with vintage pieces has given me a great love for their history, and I enjoy passing on what I know, so that you can make more informed choices. All my listing descriptions are written by me and are based on comprehensive examination of the individual item, taking into consideration its hallmark or maker, provenance, age, design, and condition. I also do extensive research, so that I can include any significant or interesting details regarding the artists or makers, cultural and mythological lore, and thematic motifs.

I am very pleased and honored that you stopped by AdvantageYours. If you simply enjoy browsing the listings, great! If you find the kind of pieces here you’re always looking for, fabulous! And if you decide to purchase one and give it a new forever home…well, what can I say but thanks so very much—and enjoy it in good health and happiness!