Antique Jewelry
- Jewelry has been worn by all classes and castes of inhabitants since the earliest of civilizations, and by its very nature, it is magical.
- It signify emotion, a “lucky charm”, or to bring wealth, happiness and love. Any jewelry which is 50 years old or older is referred to as Antique Jewelry.
- Antique Jewelry is often referred to as Vintage Jewelry also.
- Antique Jewelry dates as far back as the Georgian Period 1714-1830, Victorian Period 1837-1900, Art and Crafts movement 1894-1923, Art Nouveau Period 1890-1915 Edwardian Period 1901-1914, Art Deco Period 1920-1935, and Retro Period 1935-1949.
Costume jewelry
Costume jewelry on the other hand is jewelry that is prepared of low-cost materials, such as:
- metals
- glass
- plastic
- mock stones
These items are generally inexpensive, and often showy.
Men's antique jewelry
Men generally wear antique jewelry made of gold and platinum with diamonds and gemstone which displays a commanding image.
The most popular accessories for men are:
- Watches
- necklaces
- bracelets
- rings
- earrings
- cufflinks
Above those make great additions to a man's jewelry wardrobe.
Tie clips and a set of shirt studs are also elegant options for formal dress up other than this
- antique buttons
- rings
- chains
- pendants
- big watches etc
Above those will also add on to the persona of men.
Identifying antique jewelry
- To assesses the value of the antique jewelery piece check the condition of the jewelry. The best way is to twist the piece over on its back.
- One should check if there are seams which may indicate that the piece may have been altered.
- Different strands of colored gold may indicate an alteration in the original piece.
- One should also ask questions and the dealer is bound to answer them.
- If buying the jewelry through a website then you should always read the terms and conditions before it.
- If this is not readily noticeable, a good thing is to email and ask questions regarding
- returns, refunds, mailing charges, etc.
- Read all the material you can find on vintage, antique, estate and quality costume
- Jewelry to know more about it.
The Three Graces
- The Three Graces is located in Austin and with an office in Houston, Texas is a dedicated provider of rare antique jewelry and estate jewelry of different time periods.
- The Three Graces collection offering ranges from lover’s eye and portrait miniatures, mourning and sentimental jewelry, pieces crafted from cut-steel, antique paste, and Stuart crystals, many from Spanish or Portuguese descent.
- As well as antique diamonds such as early table, rose cuts and old-mine and antique European diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies which continue to inspire.
In addition, other materials are also available, such as :
- coral
- jet
- garnets
- turquoise
Wedding and diamond engagement rings attract the most attention, as modern brides seek out a symbolism of the sentiment and tradition beyond the typical store-bought solitaire.
