When getting into buying vintage pieces like estate jewellery, it is important to know what they are and where they came from. Below is a short primer on two different types of vintage jewellery items available on the market.
Estate Jewellery
The simplest description of estate jewellery is previously owned jewelry. These are usually acquired from the estates of deceased individuals or even from private collections. Estate jewellery does not belong to any particular time or era, nor to any particular style, but usually comes in collections, just as they were acquired. They can include everything from antique rings to ear rings, etc. These items are harder to acquire than others.
Art Deco JewelleryArt deco rings came from a period covering the 1920’s and the 1930’s. Post war effects and political tensions caused the designs to be more simplistic. This time period also resulted in the first ever use of materials such as plastic and aluminium in jewellery. The “no barriers between artists and craftsmen” movement, pioneered by Walter Gropius and the German Bauhaus, led to the simplified style that we see in art deco.
These are just two types you can choose from. Understanding your jewellery will result in better and more informed choices, complementing the advice given to you by your dealer. A little bit of knowledge can go a long way.
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