Vintage Under the Sea, Chester CT
Gay Sherman Weintz, M.Ed. from Vintage Under the Sea

Gay Sherman Weintz, M.Ed.

Vintage Under the Sea

Chester, CT
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Gay Sherman Weintz runs her shop, VintageUndertheSea, online on Etsy.com, and shares her collection of carefully selected vintage and antique jewelry. Magazine advertisement and patented pieces are a specialty, as well as vintage Christmas tree pins, Art Deco/Art Nouveau, and 1960's jewelry. Other favorites are chandelier earrings, cocktail rings, stunning brooches and couture statement necklaces, not to mention whatever outstanding and unique pieces catch her trained eye.

Gay worked with Emmy award winning designer, Janie Bryant, to provide jewelry for the sixth and seventh seasons of AMC'S hit TV show, Mad Men.

Additionally, one of Gay's 1970s vintage, signed Trifari bracelets wraps around Jennifer Anniston's wrist in the 2014 release movie "Life of Crime", based on the Elmore Leonard novel, "The Switch". Jessica Alba wore a pair of Art Deco sterling & stone skyscraper earrings from Gay's collection on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Gay's other celebrity clients wear her pieces on the runways from New York to L.A.

Gay is well educated in the various costume designers and their companies' histories, from the 1920's to the 2000's. Gay's WordPress blog features periodic articles of interest to vintage/antique jewelry collectors, fashionistas and and to those who would enjoy reading about the history of costume jewelry. Look for her Pinterest page "Under the Sea vintage jewels" for a variety of themed boards, as well as updates on her business Facebook page, Vintage Under the Sea.

Products & Services
Vintage & Antique Jewelry Appraisals & Estates
Vintage & Antique Jewelry Appraisals & Estates by Vintage Under the Sea
I have many testimonials regarding my appraisal services, whether to simply value or consign to sell.
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Recommendations Given (12)
"Pauline Roche of Orabella Scuba Adventures is very personable, with the ability to put people at..." Read more "Pauline Roche of Orabella Scuba Adventures is very personable, with the ability to put people at ease and have fun. Her spirit is infectious! No doubt her knowledge of all things Scuba is excellent. "
"Pandora and her staff have an unparalleled attention to detail, utilizing the finest antique..." Read more "Pandora and her staff have an unparalleled attention to detail, utilizing the finest antique linens that can be found. Her Hungarian down bedding line is an absolute dream, for which I can attest to, as I sleep wonderfully on her pillows! The custom work done at Pandora's is the epitome of old school, done meticulously by hand and on machines by the best seamstresses...there's nothing that she and her staff can't design and create...the sky's the limit...incredible creativity that results in amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces. I recommend her the highest I could rate anyone, without the least bit of hesitation. Customer service is incredible."
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Recent Activity
How soon do you follow up with a client after your initial call?
Gay from Vintage Under the Sea Answered this on August 10, 2018
During the initial call, I ask my client when it would be convenient for me to follow-up with him/her.  24 hours, couple days, early next week, end of the week?  I sometimes suggest these options, depending upon the situation and its urgency..and I listen carefully to the client to pick up on... (more) During the initial call, I ask my client when it would be convenient for me to follow-up with him/her.  24 hours, couple days, early next week, end of the week?  I sometimes suggest these options, depending upon the situation and its urgency..and I listen carefully to the client to pick up on what they tell me is happening on their end...as that may affect when it's convenient for a follow-up.  I want my client to drive the communication, with maybe a little guidance from me, and be happy with their choice, instead of me trying to push him/her into something that would start things off on the wrong foot.  This lets the client know that you value customer service.
What's the most valuable lesson you've learned so far this year?
Gay from Vintage Under the Sea Answered this on March 30, 2018
Keep learning about how to grow laterally in my business and to take full advantage of social media, for which now I am learning to better utilize Instragram! (more) Keep learning about how to grow laterally in my business and to take full advantage of social media, for which now I am learning to better utilize Instragram!
Any tips on how to make a great cold call?
Gay from Vintage Under the Sea Answered this on March 15, 2018
I hope you are doing well today. I am calling to find out if I can help you somehow. Be as least self-serving as possible! Be a problem-solver. (more) I hope you are doing well today. I am calling to find out if I can help you somehow. Be as least self-serving as possible! Be a problem-solver.
What will you do in 2018 to set yourself apart, showing a difference in not only what you do, but how you do it?
Gay from Vintage Under the Sea Answered this on December 19, 2017
Grow more laterally, and set up a niche marketing effort to target female anchor women, meteorologists, and other female news leads, as well as interior designer (more) Grow more laterally, and set up a niche marketing effort to target female anchor women, meteorologists, and other female news leads, as well as interior designer
One thing that makes you better than your competitors?
Gay from Vintage Under the Sea Answered this on November 30, 2017
Niche markets, rare and unique items, high quality photos, detailed descriptions including history of pieces, high level of customer service, personal shopper service (more) Niche markets, rare and unique items, high quality photos, detailed descriptions including history of pieces, high level of customer service, personal shopper service

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