The collection and accessorizing of jewelry is such a personal endeavor for men and women alike. For those who love the thrill of the hunt for beautiful, rare, quirky, and eclectic jewelry, it’s worth knowing the difference between various pieces you may find and fall in love with.
Is it a vintage watch? An antique bracelet? Why are these cufflinks dubbed estate jewelry?
Get to know your jewelry collection better and understand what kind of jewelry you’re buying by reviewing our breakdown of the difference between estate, vintage and antique jewelry:
Estate Jewelry
What is it? Previously owned jewelry. When a piece of jewelry has a previous owner, it is classified as estate jewelry.
Differentiators of estate jewelry:
Estate jewelry is usually acquired from estates.
Previous owners do not have to be deceased. Indeed, the previous owner of a piece of estate jewelry can still be alive.
There are no age restrictions placed on estate jewelry. Estate jewelry can certainly be 100+ years old – and be deemed vintage estate jewelry – but the age of a piece of jewelry does not determine whether it is an estate piece of jewelry or not.
Our Vintage Estate Jewelry Selection:
As long-time estate liquidators, we love collecting all types of one-of-a-kind estate jewelry, including modern and vintage estate jewelry.
Vintage Jewelry
What is it? Jewelry that is between 50 and 100 years old. Vintage jewelry can span many decades or eras.
Differentiators of vintage jewelry:
Vintage jewelry can be worn and/or displayed.
Vintage jewelry is less likely to break, as opposed to antique jewelry, since the pieces aren’t as old.
Vintage jewelry is commonly used to accessorize outfits of today since they can be unique statement pieces and integrate well with current trends.
Our Vintage Jewelry Selection:
We are proudly one of the area’s top vintage jewelry stores because we have a diverse and ever-changing selection.
Antique Jewelry
What is it? Jewelry that is 100 years old or older. Antique jewelry will span many decades or eras.
Differentiators of antique jewelry:
Antique jewelry is made from higher-quality materials – sometimes even rare or precious materials – with a masterful level of craftsmanship.
At antique stores or vintage jewelry shops, true antique jewelry may be in scarce quantities simply because of their age and rarity.
Because vintage jewelry can be uncommon among collections, some stores group them with their vintage selections.
Our Antique Jewelry Selection:
A genuine piece of antique jewelry is a real gem, and as we find or acquire them, our collection becomes that much more rich.
As One of Northeast Ohio’s Top Vintage Jewelry Stores, Our Selection is a Must-See
While our roots in estate liquidation are deep, we are so much more than just liquidators.
Through all our endeavors, such as redesigns, moves, complete home clean outs, and more, we continuously add to our already diverse collection of rare, one-of-a-kind pieces of estate, vintage, antique and costume jewelry.
Learn more about our shop and services or simply stop in to check out our large collection of estate jewelry.
