Antique Jewelry

  Thinking of cashing in on old jewelry, broken chains, or unused gold pieces? You’re not alone. With 1,237 tonnes of recycled gold entering the market in 2023—a 9% increase from 2022, according to the World Gold Council—it’s clear that more people are choosing to sell scrap gold. This surge reflects a growing supply and expanding opportunities for sellers looking to get the most out of their precious metals.  The...

Gesner Estate Jewelry is a full service jewelry store with two locations in Tampa and Largo, Florida.  We offer everything from sales of beautiful and one-of-a-kind antique jewelry (specializing in engagement rings and wedding bands) as well as vintage and estate jewelry, such as gold and platinum bejeweled necklaces, earrings, bracelets and brooches, to jewelry repair and watch repair. Our Master Jeweler is available for all jewelry repair.  He specializes...

Our Graduate Gemologist selected this magnificent Art Deco Antique Engagement or Fashion Ring with exceptional design and quality as his April 2021 Gemologist Jewelry Pick of the Month.The hand craftsmanship and condition of this Antique Ring is superb! The Ring features a 1.20ct. Apx. European Cut Diamond with VS1 clarity and K color. The mounting is phenomenal with .50ct. Apx. T.W. of European Cut Diamonds with VS-SI clarity and G-H...

The Arts and Crafts Movement flourished between the years of 1860 - 1920. It began in Britain, c. 1860, where the artists where disillusioned with the impersonal and automated ways that the Industrial Revolution represented. It moved to the United States in the 1890's through 1920's where Americans were more appreciative of the use of machinery. Known for the high quality materials, classic craftsmanship, simple forms and often romantic ideas,...