Collecting antique jewellery is one of the more popular areas of antique collecting. This is perhaps due to the fact that such pieces are not only beautiful to the eye and great to wear but they also make for a great investment.
Some collectors start collecting antique jewellery / estate jewellery because they’ve inherited a piece of family jewellery. Others are inspired to collect antique jewellery after buying, or receiving a vintage jewellery item.
Collectors often base their collections on certain eras in time. The jewellery associated with an era has its own unique appearance. Georgian jewellery drew many influences from the Classical revival. Chandelier earrings, gorgeous riviere necklaces and feminine floral brooches were typical of this era.
Victorian jewellery has a sense of romance in its design, with pendants and earrings in the shapes of flowers, hearts, and flowers. The use of semi-precious stones in jewelry was extensive during this era.
Edwardian jewellery was typically made of platinum or white gold. Precious stones and pearls adorned pendants and lavish rings. Diamonds and pearls were set in negligee style pendants, floral garlands, and star-shaped broaches.
Art Deco jewellery is distinguished by its clean, sharp geometric designs, typically showcasing a beautiful diamond, with stunning ruby, sapphire or emerald accents.
Retro jewellery is synonymous with Hollywood fashion. Huge semi-precious stones, like turquoise and amethyst, were set in different tones of gold.
Some antique jewellery collectors prefer to build their collection on their preferred type of gemstone. Others like to stick to certain categories of jewellery such as antique rings, antique bracelets, or antique necklaces.
Some collectors start collecting antique jewellery / estate jewellery because they’ve inherited a piece of family jewellery. Others are inspired to collect antique jewellery after buying, or receiving a vintage jewellery item.
Collectors often base their collections on certain eras in time. The jewellery associated with an era has its own unique appearance. Georgian jewellery drew many influences from the Classical revival. Chandelier earrings, gorgeous riviere necklaces and feminine floral brooches were typical of this era.
Victorian jewellery has a sense of romance in its design, with pendants and earrings in the shapes of flowers, hearts, and flowers. The use of semi-precious stones in jewelry was extensive during this era.
Edwardian jewellery was typically made of platinum or white gold. Precious stones and pearls adorned pendants and lavish rings. Diamonds and pearls were set in negligee style pendants, floral garlands, and star-shaped broaches.
Art Deco jewellery is distinguished by its clean, sharp geometric designs, typically showcasing a beautiful diamond, with stunning ruby, sapphire or emerald accents.
Retro jewellery is synonymous with Hollywood fashion. Huge semi-precious stones, like turquoise and amethyst, were set in different tones of gold.
Some antique jewellery collectors prefer to build their collection on their preferred type of gemstone. Others like to stick to certain categories of jewellery such as antique rings, antique bracelets, or antique necklaces.
Also, there are collectors who prefer to base their collections on a certain theme – perhaps animal-shaped or floral jewellery.