Antique Jewelry

You ask, "Why Buy Antique Jewelry?" Uniqueness is the simple answer. When purchasing antique jewelry which is 50 years old or older, you are acquiring something from another time; something that may be rare and something that is definitely different from what you see in most jewelry stores. Consider perusing an Estate & Antique Jewelry Store, like ours. Estate simply means previously owned. You will often come across that special...

A large natural pearl is considered the oldest and most valuable gemstone. When found, a single perfectly round natural pearl would be sold as a collector's item because of its scarcity and considerable value. The larger the pearl, the more it is worth. In 1520 B.C., a portion of a rare natural pearl was found in the sarcophagus of a Persian princess. This information is not surprising because natural pearls...

All time periods have very distinctive styling. The Retro era (1935-1949) was no different. Jewelry was crafted mainly in 14 karat rose, green or yellow gold because Platinum was used to fund the war effort.   The glamorous lifestyle of the Hollywood elite influenced the unique Retro Jewelry style of the fashion and jewelry industry. Bold and oversized gemstone cocktail rings, flamboyant earrings and necklaces as well as mesh or large...

Everyone wants that special someone who will give them profound feelings of love and affection. As quoted in The Merchant of Venice, a 16th century play by William Shakespeare,          "One half of me is yours, the other half yours         Mine own, I would say; but if mine, then yours, And so all yours.”     When looking for that certain something special to give as an...