The Eras Of Estate Jewelry

THE ERA S OF ESTATE JEWELRY 囲 曲 ESTATE JEWELRY Considered antique if it's over 100 years old Previously worn High-end jewelry that is limited and irreplaceable EARLY VICTORIAN MID-VICTORIAN ERA ROMANTIC ERA GRAND 1837-1855 1856–1880 CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS V Delicate and intricate V Solemn and grave V Gold etchings V Heavy, dark stones V Inspired by nature COMMON PIECES COMMON PIECES AND STONES AND STONES Lockets, brooches Jet, onyx, amethyst, garnet Diamonds, colorful gems LATE VICTORIAN ARTS AND ERA AESTHETIC CRAFTS 1885-1900 1894-1923 CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS V Bright and feminine YIntricate V Elaborate V Handmade craftsmanship V Star and moon designs V Simple patterns COMMON PIECES COMMON PIECES AND STONES AND STONES Hat pins Colorful gems, uncut stones Diamond, sapphire, peridot, spinel ART NOUVEAU EDWARDIAN 1895-1915 1901-1915 CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Inspired by nature Elaborate V Flower and butterfly designs v Female figures COMMON PIECES COMMON PIECES AND STONES AND STONES Cameos Diamonds, rubies, emeralds Glass, agate, garnet, opal ART DECO RETRO 1915-1935 1945-1960 CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Y Geometric designs V Colorful, bold, and elaborate Y Colorful and abstract patterns COMMON PIECES COMMON PIECES AND STONES AND STONES Cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces, charms Cocktail watches Pearls, amber, beads SPOTLIGHT ON ELIZABETH TAYLOR ESTATE JEWELRY DECEMBER 2011 AUCTION Most valuable jewelry sale in auction history 269 pieces sold $137 million auctioned off in jewelry FOR SALE FROM BARON & BARONESS JEWELS NATURAL BURMA RUBY AND DIAMOND JEWELRY BRACELET $250,000 NECKLACE $395,000 RING $59,000 EARRINGS $75,000 INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: BARON & BARONESS JEWELS http://www.leavittfinejewels.com Sources: http://latimesedu/na aminorcio 201 e Pc/article-tips-for-purchasing-estate-jewelry.html http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/07/us-elizabethtaylor-jewels-idUSTRE7865F520110907 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estate jewelry http://www.collectorsweekly.com/fine-jewelry/art-nouveau-deco -kim-kardashian-jewelry. ......* THE ERA S OF ESTATE JEWELRY 囲 曲 ESTATE JEWELRY Considered antique if it's over 100 years old Previously worn High-end jewelry that is limited and irreplaceable EARLY VICTORIAN MID-VICTORIAN ERA ROMANTIC ERA GRAND 1837-1855 1856–1880 CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS V Delicate and intricate V Solemn and grave V Gold etchings V Heavy, dark stones V Inspired by nature COMMON PIECES COMMON PIECES AND STONES AND STONES Lockets, brooches Jet, onyx, amethyst, garnet Diamonds, colorful gems LATE VICTORIAN ARTS AND ERA AESTHETIC CRAFTS 1885-1900 1894-1923 CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS V Bright and feminine YIntricate V Elaborate V Handmade craftsmanship V Star and moon designs V Simple patterns COMMON PIECES COMMON PIECES AND STONES AND STONES Hat pins Colorful gems, uncut stones Diamond, sapphire, peridot, spinel ART NOUVEAU EDWARDIAN 1895-1915 1901-1915 CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Inspired by nature Elaborate V Flower and butterfly designs v Female figures COMMON PIECES COMMON PIECES AND STONES AND STONES Cameos Diamonds, rubies, emeralds Glass, agate, garnet, opal ART DECO RETRO 1915-1935 1945-1960 CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Y Geometric designs V Colorful, bold, and elaborate Y Colorful and abstract patterns COMMON PIECES COMMON PIECES AND STONES AND STONES Cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces, charms Cocktail watches Pearls, amber, beads SPOTLIGHT ON ELIZABETH TAYLOR ESTATE JEWELRY DECEMBER 2011 AUCTION Most valuable jewelry sale in auction history 269 pieces sold $137 million auctioned off in jewelry FOR SALE FROM BARON & BARONESS JEWELS NATURAL BURMA RUBY AND DIAMOND JEWELRY BRACELET $250,000 NECKLACE $395,000 RING $59,000 EARRINGS $75,000 INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: BARON & BARONESS JEWELS http://www.leavittfinejewels.com Sources: http://latimesedu/na aminorcio 201 e Pc/article-tips-for-purchasing-estate-jewelry.html http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/07/us-elizabethtaylor-jewels-idUSTRE7865F520110907 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estate jewelry http://www.collectorsweekly.com/fine-jewelry/art-nouveau-deco -kim-kardashian-jewelry. ......*