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

February 1, 2024

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, […]

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Now Accepting Items For Our Annual Kitchenware Event!

January 18, 2024

For a limited time Legacies is accepting small appliances, cookware and misc. kitchen items for our annual Kitchenware Event in March. Items need to be clean and in almost new/brand new condition. No older appliances please, unless they are truly special, collectible vintage pieces. Please send photos to: Donna Goheen After your items have been […]

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Wood Refinishing: You Can Do It!

January 1, 2024

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 […]

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

December 4, 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 […]

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How to Quick-Clean Sterling Silver and Silverplate

December 1, 2023

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 […]

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Vintage Jewelry Trends in Vogue Right Now

November 1, 2023

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 […]

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

October 1, 2023

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 […]

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

September 1, 2023

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 […]

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

August 1, 2023

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 […]

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