Estate Jewelry
Any piece of Vintage jewelry that is pre-owned or used is termed Estate Jewelry. This represents all second-hand jewelry and not only antique and vintage pieces. If a piece of jewelry is newly purchased and then resold after a few months of use, it becomes an estate jewelry piece. Estate jewelry could be purchased a month back or 25 years ago, but if sold and resold, they become estate jewelry.
Vintage Jewelry
The term ‘Vintage’ can be applied to a piece of jewelry if it is at least 20 to 30 years old anything built in the 1990s or before. It is also one of the most common terms of the jewelry that was in mass production. The most preferred eras of Vintage Jewelry were the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and the Retro eras. Always remember that no style or fashion starts at a precise date or month or year and ends at a precise boundary or date or month or year.
Antique Jewelry
Antique is the term applied to jewelry that is at least 100 years old. Currently, jewelry of the 1920s is considered antique and all those that were manufactured in the earlier part of the 19th century. Antique pieces of jewelry are reconditioned and pose much higher values than estate and vintage jewelry.
While you would wish to buy an Estate Vintage & Antique rings, make sure that you get it appraised by a trusted expert, who will help you determine what type of jewelry is it. Style and trends keep changing and repeating, but selecting one that is dated correctly needs a lot of knowledge and expertise.
Always look for trusted dealers, who evaluate the pieces and provide you with a better understanding of what you are going to buy.
Where to find estate, vintage, and antique jewelry?
Start your search online. Secondly, narrow your search by deciding that you will only hunt via brands or on your own and lastly the style you would like.
No matter what you decide, take note of the following questions and consider them before your jewelry purchase:
- How credible is the seller or the brand?
Find this out by checking listings and reviews in detail. If you see, they are offering many of the same pieces; the seller is likely fake or the pieces are mass produced.
- How authentic is the piece?
To check the authenticity of a piece, look for signs of wear and tear. If it is antique, it will look so. The piece might have lost its sheen or have small dents or marks on it.
- Is the piece legit?
Look for the behavior of the retailer or seller. Ask him where he found it in the first place. If he looks shady, be wary. A prestigious and genuine seller will open up to your answers about certification and tests to prove the authenticity of the piece.
