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Buying Antique Jewelry
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 Beautiful
family heirlooms, glittering items at an estate sale, or the
fashionable accessories of a 1920s flapper… welcome
to the exciting world of buying antique jewelry!
The main things you should concern yourself with while buying
antique jewelry, are the condition and the quality of the
piece. Is it well made? Does it show signs of wear and tear?
Ask the seller if it has been repaired, and if it has, make
sure that the repair has been executed in the original style
of the piece. Also, it’s crucial that you trust the
dealer. Is the dealer reputable and willing to stand behind
your purchase? Ask about return policies.
When you are buying antique jewelry, keep in mind that “antique”
and “vintage” are broad terms used to describe
different jewelry from different eras. There are several categories
that usually come up when you’re out shopping and buying
antique jewelry, and they are: Victorian, Edwardian filigree,
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Art Moderne, Retro, 1950's, Replica
& Reproduction jewelry, vintage costume, collectible costume,
vintage watches, men's accessories & vintage vanities.
Generally, the 1920s to 1970s era is what we consider vintage
jewelry to date from.
Most of vintage jewelry can also be called costume jewelry,
something you should know how to distinguish when buying antique
jewelry. This term is almost universally defined as jewelry
that is not made from precious stones. There exists great
debate regarding the origins of the term, as well as the first
producers of costume jewelry. Some have labeled Coco Chanel
as being the first designer to bring costume jewelry to the
forefront. Others believe that costume jewelry as we recognize
it today was being produced in the late nineteenth century.
What our grandmothers wore as inexpensive alternatives to
fine jewelry, today has become one of the most collectible
of collectibles. From the simple to the outrageous, you’ll
find when buying antique jewelry, that there exists hundreds
of genres to admire and wear!
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