| What do you collect? | Clothing + Fashion | Jewelry + Watches | Pottery + Glass | Furniture + Home | Art + Photos | Music + Movies | Toys + Games | Sports | Coins + Stamps | Paper + Books | Ads + Signs | Autos + Transport | Eras + Decades | All » |
From delicate, intricately designed Victorian pieces to chunky and large Retro items, antique fine jewelry (British spelling: jewellery) is a popular collectible that represents the different eras in which it was worn. Jewelry has been made for centuries in a variety of materials and styles and is still evolving today. Although specific items (such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and brooches) have remained popular through the ages, they vary in design and materials depending on the era.
During the Georgian period from 1714 to 1837, all jewelry was created by hand. Short necklaces, cameos, and portraits of loved ones on pendants and brooches were in demand...
Queen Victoria’s rule began in 1837, marking the beginning of the Victorian period, which would last until 1901. During this time, a demand for jewelry in the mass market emerged, and semi-precious stones were often used to keep jewelry affordable. Mourning jewelry and pieces with sentimental motifs became popular.
The Edwardian period, which lasted from 1901 to 1910, produced delicate and elegant jewelry. Diamonds and pearls set in platinum were in vogue, as were chokers, negligee pendants, and long strings of pearls worn as necklaces.
Art Nouveau from the late 1890s until the mid-1910s usually featured natural designs, such as flowers or the female form. Glass and semi-precious stones were often used in Art Nouveau jewelry, and enamel was introduced.
Between the mid-1920s and '30s, Art Deco grew in popularity and featured geometric lines, sharp angles, and bright colors. Diamonds regained popularity and pearls continued to be in vogue, worn in a string as either a necklace or a bracelet.
Certain antique jewelry pieces have significant personal meanings (for example, love, religious devotion, or mourning) or practical applications (for example, fastening or securing) in addition to being aesthetically pleasing.
See all 42 Fine Jewelry events
My background is in fine art. My B.A. was in Art Education, so I started out as an art teacher. Later, I began work… [more]
I started collecting jewelry when I was about 13 years old. I was very close to an interior designer who took me to… [more]
Growing up with antiques collectors and costume designers, I developed a passion for the Victorian age and the 19th… [more]
I bought my first piece of jewelry—a gold ring with a big lapis stone propped on prongs—when I was about 12 with mo… [more]
I started out with general antiques and collectibles... I was a dealer for a while and bought and sold all kinds of… [more]
How did I get started collecting Arts and Crafts silver? My wife and I had been collecting Arts and Crafts items as… [more]
This incredible reference dictionary on jewelry, from Enchantedlearning.com, is both beautiful and comprehensive. S… [read review or visit site]
Although not actually a university, this website has a lot of great educational information about antique, vintage,… [read review or visit site]
Jewelry collectors, feast your eyes on this internet gem! It's a goldmine of jewelry information featuring all styl… [read review or visit site]
Paul Somerson's incredible reference on handwrought metalwork from the American Arts and Crafts movement of the ear… [read review or visit site]
With its vast galleries featuring clear images of jewelry and style, this site really covers it all! Divided up by … [read review or visit site]
Australian historian and collector Hayden Peters' handsome site is a great resource for fans of memorial, mourning,… [read review or visit site]
Since March of 2007, readers of Lori Ettlinger Gross’s JewelHistory blog have been treated to her weekly (sometim… [read review or visit site]
Got a site to suggest? Let us know.
Are we missing one? Tell us.
$820.00 Ends in 11 hours 14 bids 
14 watchers
Source: Google News
The owner of an online antique jewelry shop, Flood will speak to the market for jewelry, popular styles and trends. She is the author of numerous books on...Read more
All of Bedouin antique jewelry includes Islamic symbols which are manipulated by the craftsmen into geometric shapes and Islamic verses are also often...Read more
At museumjewellery.com you get the widest possible range of antique jewelry, you can get your shipment anywhere in the world and if it's in US the shipment...Read more
Vintage Yard has been bringing together some of the best antique jewelry hand-picked from across the world. The vintage style of their jewelry comprises an...Read more
Using old buttons and antique jewelry, Wyffels transforms it from its tired original state to a new and exciting piece of jewelry...Read more
Today, March 6, it was reported that Kate Middleton's spaniel dog swallowed a pair of antique pearl earrings given to Ms. Middleton by Prince William on her...Read more
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is the largest exhibit of the finest quality antique jewelry & watches. You don't want to miss this four day...Read more
This year is the 15th edition of the Annual Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, an annual event for the antique and estate jewellery, and dmg world...Read more
