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Retro Vintage Jewelry: Delicate, but Never Demure

Retro Era (1940 – 1950) The start of the Retro era coincides with the beginning of WWII and the end of the great depression. Influences from the Art Deco era spilled over into Retro jewelry, but th...

Bold & Coveted Designs: The History of Art Deco Jewelry

Art Deco Era (1920 – 1938) The Art Deco period began in the 1920’s and lasted through the late 1930’s. The era is punctuated by the end of WWI and start of WWII. With its bold designs and angular f...

The History Of Beautiful Edwardian Jewelry

Edwardian Era (1890-1915) If you’re a fan of Downton Abbey, then you’ll be familiar with the Edwardian style of jewelry: the multi-strand chokers, the long strands, the tassels, the swags. The Edwa...

Everything You Need To Know About Nouveau Jewelry

Art Nouveau (1890-1915) The Art Nouveau style is one of the most memorable and recognizable. Even if you don’t know the name of the style or the artists, you are probably familiar with the look fro...

Characteristics and History of Stunning Victorian Era Jewelry

Victorian Era (1837 – 1901) It likely won’t come as a shock that the Victorian Era is named after Queen Victoria, who held the British throne from 1837 to 1901. Because of its length, the era is ...

The Characteristics and History of Rare Georgian Jewelry

The Georgian Era (1714 – 1830…ish) If you get your hands on (or perhaps in?) some Georgian jewelry, consider yourself lucky – it’s pretty rare. One reason is just because it was made a long time ag...