Estate Jewelry
Estate Jewelry
If you are searching for something that is as unique and individual as you are, Estate Jewelry is the only class of jewelry that you will turn to, each and every time. Estate jewelry is a category of jewelry that has been previously owned and beautifully preserved in order to be showcased and admired throughout the ages. Generally, when exploring in the wide world of Estate Jewelry, most of the pieces...
AN ANTIQUE ENGAGEMENT RING - WHEN WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH
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...
Arts & Crafts Movement - 12mm Turquoise & Sapphire Brooch or Watch Pin - J36867
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,...
Popular Jewelry Styles of The Modern Era
The Victorian revival began after World War II. Victorian styles reminded women of a simpler, more gracious era, but the modern expression had a very distinct look compared to its predecessor. Mesh metal chokers are found in Victorian Revival jewelry. Victorian Revival adjustable bracelets have a large center stone and normally went together with a matching pendent necklace. In general, Victorian revival jewelry is much larger in size and...