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Finding Spring Home Décor Treasures at Bargain Prices

Thinking spring? Ready to do a spring clean? Want to elevate your space for the season? Want a new look for your dress your Easter table? A great place to snag delightful finds for your entry, walls, mantel, curio cabinet, coffee table, dining room or yard that say “spring” is Legacies Upscale Resale in Cincinnati’s […]Read More

The 2024 Legacies Kitchenware Event Starts on March 1st!

kitchen itemsIt’s that time again! Our annual Kitchenware event is here! And it’s even more special because it’s our 30th Anniversary! Join us as we showcase a wide selection of new and gently used small kitchen appliances, modern and vintage cookware, table ware, and serving pieces. Some featured brands include Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Oster, Pyrex, Corning Ware, and […]Read More

Ten Ways to Know you are Drinking from Crystal (and not Ordinary Glassware)

While they look similar and both make great drinking glasses, tableware and decorations, there are many differences between crystal and glass. Here’s an in-depth comparison of the two materials on 10 scores. Composition: Glassware is made primarily from silica heated and molded into the desired shape. It may contain other additives to modify its properties, […]Read More

Wood Refinishing: You Can Do It!

If you have some spare time and energy, along with a fair amount of DIY confidence, refinishing beloved wood furniture can be rewarding. (If, on the other hand, you aren’t up for all that effort, we suggest shopping at Legacies Upscale Resale for used wood furniture in great condition!)  There are basically three steps: stripping […]Read More

12 Days of Christmas SALE at Legacies (now through December 14, 2023)

Announcing the Legacies 20% OFF “12 days of Christmas SALE”!! Now through December 14, Legacies will be offering a SUPER SPECIAL DEAL (20% OFF any one item) from one of our departments every day we’re open. This is a great way to get fantastic deals on all of your holiday shopping, while also giving back […]Read More

How to Quick-Clean Sterling Silver and Silverplate

It isn’t difficult to clean the silver items you find at Legacies Upscale Resale; with hot water, baking soda and a little elbow grease, you can do it, believe it or not! There is no need to buy expensive cleaners or call in an expert unless the tarnish is severe. Here’s how to restore the […]Read More

Vintage Jewelry Trends in Vogue Right Now

Vintage jewelry has captivated fashionistas for decades. Pieces from the past in good condition stand out and add a touch of elegance. Here’s what’s hot in vintage jewelry Cincinnati now: Ornate and Sentimental: Victorian Revival Victorian era jewelry made from the mid-19th century to the early 20th featured intricate filigree work, cameos, lockets and pieces […]Read More

Shopping for Diamonds? Should You Choose Lab-Grown or Natural? 

People buying diamonds today, either new or from a Cincinnati jewelry consignment shop like Legacies Upscale Resale, must decide whether they want a lab-grown or natural, mined diamond. Luckily, there is actually very little difference between the two (except price—see below), at least to the average consumer or jeweler’s eye, according to a late-2022 article […]Read More

With Gold Prices Sky-Rocketing, Should You be Investing? 

People have invested in gold for thousands of years, probably because it has been a stable asset. Today, gold can bring good returns—when market conditions are ideal. As shared in an April 2023 Forbes article, gold prices are currently sky-high: “Gold has been on a tear recently, with multiple catalysts pushing prices close to historical […]Read More

Making the Most of This Year’s Must-Have Accessory: The Brooch 

Brooches, which go back to the Bronze Age, are making a comeback—for both men and women. In addition to people like Madeleine Albright, who made the brooch her signature fashion accessory, stars like Nick Jonas, Bella Hadid and Kendrick Lamar have been sporting them as well. Puerto Rican fashion journalist Frances Sola-Santiago shared some thoughts […]Read More