Antique Jewelry

Are you familiar with the different types of jewelry that can be bought and worn today?

There is fashion or costume jewelry for those who would like to find something to complement what they are wearing. For those who are looking for unique and heartfelt gift items, there is custom or personalized jewelry. In addition, there is the age-old charm of antique or vintage jewelry which is also gaining more and more popularity with jewelry aficionados. So what is the difference between vintage and antique jewelry?

When you mention the word vintage, the jewelry needs to have been made about thirty to seventy years ago. If you find a vintage jewelry piece which is made of high quality material and is still in existence today, it will certainly be something of value.

On the other hand, antique jewelry are those which were manufactured hundreds of years ago. The most popular forms of antique jewelry pieces are those which were made during the Victorian and the Art Deco era. Victorian jewelry are excellent pieces from the late 1830's to the early 1900's. Another type of antique jewelry are pieces from the Art Deco era, which was from the year 1920 to 1930. Aside from the aesthetic value, a good quality piece of antique jewelry can command thousands of dollars as price tags due to their age and the high quality of the craftsmanship which were associated with the jewelry making industry during these two eras. When buying antique jewelry, make sure to get the stone, carat and quality information from a reputable antique jeweler or an independent appraiser.