Estate Jewelry - Finding a great vintage jewelry piece is always a great fashion accomplishment, and if you take your jewelry down to an appraiser, you can find out just how much your jewels are worth. Estate jewelry is also a great buy, and you may find that there are some jewelry pieces in your family that are worth thousands. Here are some great places to find the antique jewelry you want, as well as tips on how to find the jewelry that fits your style--you may even want to open a jewelry store!
Engagement rings are some of the more popular estate jewelry pieces, and these rings can last for years, so even if you find a ring that was made in the 1920s, you can purchase the quality band and keep the original stones or add your own settings. When you're getting an engagement ring that is estate jewelry, you can also change the stones to make it even more original. Stones like rubies and emeralds can be used in the ring, and the three stone diamond ring is one of the most popular pieces. The sapphire wedding ring, which was popular in the 1940s and 1950s, is also available at most antique jewelry dealers when you're looking for timeless jewelry.
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 Large lot of antique and vintage jewelry  US $49.99
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 VINTAGE GOLD CHAINS WITH FAUX PEARLS TASSEL NECKLACE US $26.00
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 14k WHITE GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BALLERINA RING US $350.00
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 7J ELGIN 291 GRADE 16 SZ 19676557 c1916 NO RUN US $27.99
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 Estate Vintage Jewelry Costume Rhinestone Cameo Lot US $75.50
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 ELEGANT JULIANA 50S LAYERED RHINESTONE 2 3 4 BROOCH US $34.99
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Brooches are also part of the great finds that you'll uncover when you search through estate jewelry. These decorative pins include precious stones, prized metals like gold or platinum, and pearls, and the shapes and designs that you'll find are sure to keep you intrigued--and coming back to the antique shop to make more purchases. There are Victorian gold diamond brooches available on sites like www.faycullen.com, as well as agate brooches that will look great with business suits as well as formal dresses; the dark, classic look of the agate is sure to make the brooch stand out, and if you're interested in running an antique store, you'll definitely want to include pieces like this. Art deco brooches are quite popular as well when it comes to estate jewelry, and the bright colors and designs of the stones will help to dress up any one-color outfit.
Bangles and bracelets are another aspect of estate jewelry that you'll want to check out. The Art Deco period brought about lots of great pieces, and the bracelets are set with rubies and diamonds that are especially breathtaking. These items are worth thousands of dollars, and if you sell them at your own antique store, you can expect to get about $3000 for most bracelets that are made of mainly diamonds, or even more for bangles that are set with rubies or emeralds.
