How To Build An Antique/ Vintage Jewelry Collection

While browsing the recent Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show and talking to exhibiting dealers and store buyers , I began to think, with all of the antique and vintage jewelry on the market today-in shops, online, on IG and websites-how do you figure out what to buy and how to build a jewelry collection of pieces from the past? I have done articles on the ultra high-end investment pieces, and how to navigate a large antique/vintage jewelry show for tips on how to decipher different time periods, bargain, find trustworthy dealers and educate yourself on real from repro Rebecca is a guru among antique and vintage jewelry experts, one of the most talented jewelry stylists I have met when mixing time periods, metals and the unexpected "If you are collecting antique and vintage jewelry, you have a desire for pieces that are uniquely special and authentic.

For novice collectors, this doesn't have to mean a piece that is worth a year's salary Throughout my years at Fred Leighton, I have found alluring pieces at many price points Building a collection of antique and vintage is all about aesthetically staying true to your look, embracing the old while wearing it with a current vibe and being realistic when it comes to your lifestyle" She adds.

Running into Elizabeth Doyle of NYC's Doyle & Doyle at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry and Watch show helped me gain even more perspective as we perused jewelry together as I was interviewing her " When talking about antique though vintage time periods, the finest workmanship, high-quality materials and rarity all affect how valuable something is F you look at so many pendants and charms today, they are all inspired in some form the symbolism of Victorian times, which is a great place to start your collection and build from there. Source