Design Eras
Each gorgeous piece of estate jewelry is a small piece of history, a perfectly preserved connection to a distant time and way of life. Learn about the eras that define estate jewelry styles.
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Art Deco Jewelry
Circa 1920-1930. Stylish and fun. Bright colors and geometric patterns expressed the confident and free-thinking tenor of the Roaring 1920s.
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Retro Jewelry
Circa 1930s-1950. Bold and dazzling. With Hollywood in its golden age, jewelry became bigger, almost larger-than-life.
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Edwardian Jewelry
Circa 1901-1920. Graceful and elegant. In the Edwardian era, jewelers used filigree techniques to give their jewelry a wonderfully lacy look.
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Art Nouveau Jewelry
Circa 1890-1910. Soft and mystical. Art Nouveau jewelers, thinking of themselves as artists, took extra care to craft beautiful settings.
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Georgian Jewelry
Circa 1714-1837. Opulent and regal. Early styles were ornate while later styles ranged from Neoclassical to Gothic. Georgian jewelry is extremely rare today.
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Victorian Jewelry
Circa 1837-1901. Named for Queen Victoria of England. Jewelry from the era is as exquisite as it is varied, reflecting Victoria’s changing tastes.
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View Our Antique Ring Gallery
With its timeless beauty and magical quality, recycled jewelry from past eras offers an ethical and unique alternative for an engagement ring or special occasion.
