Estate Sales And Jewelry
There are different reasons that people choose to go to estate sales to buy jewelry. Some people go for the great deals that can be found and some go just because they have a love of the past. With the increase in sustainability consciousness, there are more people who do not want to be adding to the demand of newly made items and buy pre-owned.
Many period pieces that can be purchased from a specific period are purchased because that period may have special meaning, the style is appealing, or a nostalgia buff collects that period. For some, buying and wearing estate jewelry pieces is a way of honoring the past and showing appreciation of the jewelers of the period.
The craftsmanship of estate sale jewelry is hard to find as an increasingly amount of jewelry sold today is mass-produced. The jewelry that is artistically handcrafted today is often out of most jewelry buyers budgets. Estate sale jewelry, since it is pre-owned, is much more affordable. The designs and styles have a timeless beauty. Each period has a unique look.
* Victorian age jewelry-flowers, hearts, bows, birds were common
* Art Nouveau period jewelry-dramatic, creative, and unique designs
* Edwardian jewelry-light and airy designs
* Art Deco jewelry-bold design, bright colors, and straight lines
Estate sales often have antique jewelry, which is jewelry that is 100 years old or more and vintage jewelry, which is less than 100 years old and at least about 20 years old. Both are referred to as estate jewelry, which is any jewelry that is pre-owned.
When buying vintage jewelry check for dents, deep scratches, repairs, and missing stones. A jewelers loupe (a 10-power magnifier) usually is not needed, because the flaws and damage can be seen with the naked eye. A trained gemologist can examine the jewelry and give an opinion of worth.
When purchasing estate jewelry, get a detailed description of the piece of jewelry (may include photo) and for high priced estate jewelry with gemstones, request a grading or identification report by an independent laboratory.
To buy fine estate jewelry and watches, go to Gray & Sons. They have a showroom in Miami, Florida, but you can request a free catalog to buy estate jewelry from or look at their estate jewelry online to buy. Gray & Sons also will purchase and consign fine jewelry, watches, and diamonds.
Many period pieces that can be purchased from a specific period are purchased because that period may have special meaning, the style is appealing, or a nostalgia buff collects that period. For some, buying and wearing estate jewelry pieces is a way of honoring the past and showing appreciation of the jewelers of the period.
The craftsmanship of estate sale jewelry is hard to find as an increasingly amount of jewelry sold today is mass-produced. The jewelry that is artistically handcrafted today is often out of most jewelry buyers budgets. Estate sale jewelry, since it is pre-owned, is much more affordable. The designs and styles have a timeless beauty. Each period has a unique look.
* Victorian age jewelry-flowers, hearts, bows, birds were common
* Art Nouveau period jewelry-dramatic, creative, and unique designs
* Edwardian jewelry-light and airy designs
* Art Deco jewelry-bold design, bright colors, and straight lines
Estate sales often have antique jewelry, which is jewelry that is 100 years old or more and vintage jewelry, which is less than 100 years old and at least about 20 years old. Both are referred to as estate jewelry, which is any jewelry that is pre-owned.
When buying vintage jewelry check for dents, deep scratches, repairs, and missing stones. A jewelers loupe (a 10-power magnifier) usually is not needed, because the flaws and damage can be seen with the naked eye. A trained gemologist can examine the jewelry and give an opinion of worth.
When purchasing estate jewelry, get a detailed description of the piece of jewelry (may include photo) and for high priced estate jewelry with gemstones, request a grading or identification report by an independent laboratory.
To buy fine estate jewelry and watches, go to Gray & Sons. They have a showroom in Miami, Florida, but you can request a free catalog to buy estate jewelry from or look at their estate jewelry online to buy. Gray & Sons also will purchase and consign fine jewelry, watches, and diamonds.
