What is Estate Jewelry?

Sometimes clients ask us what is meant by estate jewelry. Let me let you in on a little secret: You don’t have to inherit an entire estate to own estate jewelry! Estate jewelry is just a term used in our business to describe previously owned jewelry, whether acquired through inheritance or as a gift. Usually, estate jewelry is vintage and/or antique.

Vintage jewelry includes many eras, each with its different designs. These include Georgian, Early Victorian, Mid-Victorian, Late Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Retro. Any jewelry you currently own is estate jewelry. It can be fine antique and vintage heirlooms, diamonds left over from old relationships, even some costume and fashionable semi-precious jewelry.

Rock N Gold provides a full spectrum of services in the estate jewelry field, including appraising and repair. We truly care for your pieces. Owners often have doubts or fears about selling their valued items. We believe in education to help you understand how the estate jewelry market works. We also believe in educating buyers to see the value in a particular piece. Sometimes it takes a little more effort to appreciate estate jewelry, but it’s worth it.

If you have questions about the value of your estate jewelry, or are looking for a special vintage piece, call me today at (858) 571-4560.

Best wishes,

Victoria Mattar