Periods of Vintage and Estate Jewelry
Jewelry which is termed ‘vintage’ includes many decades or eras. Each
era has many different designs. These eras include Georgian, Early
Victorian, Mid-Victorian, Late Victorian, Arts and Crafts era, Art
Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro ranging from inexpensive to
highly costly..
Georgian Jewelry (1714-1837) , Early Victorian, Romantic Jewelry (1837-1850)
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Mid-Victorian, Grand Jewelry (1860-1880) , Late Victorian, Aesthetic Jewelry (1885-1900)
, Arts and Crafts Jewelry (1894-1923) , Art Nouveau Jewelry (1895-1915)
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Edwardian Jewelry (1901-1910) , Art Deco Jewelry (1920-1935) ,
Retro Jewelry (1940s) .
Georgian era jewelry was handmade
featuring nature-inspired designs such as leaves and birds, frequently including precious stones.
Victorian era jewelry features
nature-inspired designs. Frequently, these designs would be delicately
and intricately etched into gold. Lockets and brooches were popular
everyday jewelry during the early Victorian era whereas colored
gemstones and diamonds were worn during the evening. Mid victorian pieces feature heavy, dark
stones. Jet, onyx, amethyst, and garnet . More colorful designs were born featuring shells, mosaics
and colorful gemstones.
During the Late Victorian or Aesthetic period, jewelers used diamonds
and feminine, bright gemstones such as sapphire, peridot, and spinel.
Due to the Industrial Revolution, jewelry of the Arts and Crafts
movement era used to be
simple in pattern, and made of colorful, uncut stones.
Art Nouveau jewelry featured natural designs such as flowers and
butterflies.
During the Edwardian period, expensive gemstones such as
diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs were the fashion.
Art Deco jewelry is famous for its geometric designs, sharp lines,
and bright colors. Bakelite, celluloid, enamel and doublets were used
frequently during this era.
Retro jewelry was colorful, bold and elaborate.
famous for its cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces
and charm bracelets.
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