2. HOW TO IDENTIFY
ANTIQUE
JEWELERY?
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There are four characteristics of vintage jewelry to
look for while you’re shopping: the design style,
techniques, materials used, and stamps.
These characteristics vary based on the era they
were produced in. We’ll go over each of the
significant eras of jewelry style and the
characteristics to look for while identifying pieces
of jewelry.
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3. THE VICTORIAN ERA (1830 - 1900)
The passing of Prince Albert sparked the
practice of remembrance jewelry which
marks the grand period of this era.The
recognizable diamond solitaire style
became popular during this period.
Common materials: Gold, colourless
stones, silver, jet, ivory, pearls, opals,
emeralds, and amethysts.
Common techniques: Hand-carved conch
shell cameos, typically carved by Italian
artisans.
What To Look for: Keepsake lockets, heart
and flower motifs, snakes, bow brooches,
and jet black brooches.
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Know about other Eras here:
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