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Retro vintage jewelry (1940s-1950s): Rings, Necklaces and Earrings

Retro vintage jewelry (1940s-1950s): Rings, Necklaces and Earrings
The defining look was bold, sculptural, and shaped by changing postwar fashion. Retro vintage jewelry from the 1940s and 1950s brought curving statement rings, necklaces that framed the neckline, and earrings designed to…

Estate Tourmaline Earrings for Discerning Jewelry Buyers

Estate Tourmaline Earrings for Discerning Jewelry Buyers
A vivid color is only part of the story. Estate tourmaline earrings are best assessed by considering the stones, setting, condition, and workmanship together. Tourmaline has a hardness of 7, and color may sometimes be im…

Estate Peridot & Quartz Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold

Estate Peridot & Quartz Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
The Estate Peridot & Quartz Dangle Earrings 14K Yellow Gold bring together two gemstone types, a dangling silhouette, and the warm tone of 14K yellow gold. Their appeal lies in how those elements work together: the s…

Vintage Yellow Gold and White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Earrings: A Collector’s Guide

Vintage Yellow Gold and White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Earrings: A Collector’s Guide
A modern machine can replicate a diamond's sparkle, but it can't recreate the soul of a hand-sculpted stone from the turn of the century. You likely appreciate the depth and fire found only in authentic estate jewelry, y…

Vintage Earrings: A Guide to Buying Estate Jewelry

Vintage Earrings: A Guide to Buying Estate Jewelry
A modern machine can cut a diamond with mathematical precision, but it can never replicate the soul found in a hand-hewn Old European cut. These slight variations in facets and the weight of hand-forged gold are what mak…