Antique Estate Jewelry: Handcrafted and Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver antique estate jewelry has widespread collectible appeal.  Antique jewelry will hold its value and even increase in value over time. The worldly appeal of antique jewelry, its craftsmanship and uniqueness make the machine varieties of today seem stale and unappealing.

Only handcrafted sterling silver can even compare to the hand made varieties of yester years.  

Antique jewelry can be collected and purchased in many price ranges; however, an understanding of the varieties and prices is necessary before even attempting to become a collector. Like most things in life, it is best to specialize in a niche, period or style.

Here are a few styles and periods:

1. Art Deco: geometric styles and shapes for 1910 - 1930. Rubies and sapphires became popular.

2. Art Nouveau: free flowing style common from 1895 - 1915.

3. Edwardian: common during the reign of King Edward III (1901 - 1910).

4. Georgian: gold ornamental designs often with acorns or leafs or other patterns (1790 -1840).

5.Retro and Post Retro: 1940 to 1960. large, three-dimensional styling often with diamonds or rubbies.

6. Victorian: as in Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901). This jewelry includes dark colored stones, such as onyx and ornate pins with mesh-type patterns.

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