{"id":333650,"date":"2019-06-20T16:09:35","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T20:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=333650"},"modified":"2024-08-27T14:10:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T18:10:50","slug":"estate-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/estate-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Tips on Buying Estate Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/cartier-diamond-solitaire-ring-606-carat-old-mine-brilliant-cut-diamonds\/id-j_5876482\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/RNG123745AM_6_master.jpg\" alt=\"Cartier solitaire diamond ring from Hancocks, ca. 1920\" class=\"wp-image-333732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/RNG123745AM_6_master.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/RNG123745AM_6_master-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/RNG123745AM_6_master-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/RNG123745AM_6_master-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/RNG123745AM_6_master-216x216.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/cartier-diamond-solitaire-ring-606-carat-old-mine-brilliant-cut-diamonds\/id-j_5876482\/\">Cartier solitaire diamond ring, 1920, offered by Hancocks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once upon a time, building an estate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/\">jewelry<\/a> collection meant scouring a network of dealers, antiques shows and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/auctions\/jewelry\/\">auctions<\/a> around the globe in pursuit of the next great piece. Today, the Internet, including 1stDibs, is an invaluable tool for hunting from the comfort of one\u2019s own home, offering all the thrill with a lot less legwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, particularly when it comes to estate jewelry, online shopping can be a murky endeavor. How do I know if this is really <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/verdura\/jewelry\/\">Verdura<\/a>? Are those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/stone\/emerald\/\">emeralds<\/a> oiled? Is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/\">ring<\/a> an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/origin\/american\/\">American<\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/origin\/italian\/\">Italian<\/a> size 8? For help in navigating the shoals of online jewelry shopping, we sought the advice of some seasoned sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"buy-from-trustworthy-sources\">Buy from Trustworthy Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/necklaces\/choker-necklaces\/stunning-victorian-style-siberian-amethyst-pearl-yellow-gold-chandelier-necklace\/id-j_4648763\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4648763_master.jpg\" alt=\"Siberian amethyst pearl yellow gold chandelier necklace\" class=\"wp-image-333749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4648763_master.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4648763_master-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4648763_master-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4648763_master-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4648763_master-216x216.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/necklaces\/choker-necklaces\/stunning-victorian-style-siberian-amethyst-pearl-yellow-gold-chandelier-necklace\/id-j_4648763\/\">Siberian amethyst, pearl and yellow gold chandelier necklace, 1950s, offered by Winston&#8217;s Estate Gallery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The one piece of advice that every dealer stressed was to patronize only reputable sources. This alone significantly diminishes the potential for mishap. 1stDibs takes shady sellers out of the equation with a curated selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/about\/vetted-sellers\/\">vetted, verified dealers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAn honest seller understands that jewelry is extremely personal,\u201d says Suzanne Verdult, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/winstons-estate-gallery\/\">Winston\u2019s Estate Gallery<\/a>. \u201cI would shy away from purchasing estate jewelry online that cannot be returned. In spite of a seller\u2019s best efforts to accurately describe and photograph a piece of jewelry, a client simply may not like it when they see it in person.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A reputable dealer will prioritize a client\u2019s satisfaction over closing a sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"verify-authenticity\">Verify Authenticity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/brooches\/brooches\/david-webb-coral-sapphire-cabochon-emerald-diamond-maltese-cross-brooch\/id-j_6713692\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/P2504_master.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage David Webb Maltese cross brooch set with diamonds and sapphires\" class=\"wp-image-333746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/P2504_master.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/P2504_master-358x350.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/P2504_master-120x117.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/brooches\/brooches\/david-webb-coral-sapphire-cabochon-emerald-diamond-maltese-cross-brooch\/id-j_6713692\/\">David Webb Maltese cross brooch, 1965, offered by Yafa Signed Jewels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond buying from a reliable source, it\u2019s important to get as much verifiable info as possible. This includes condition, any hallmarks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/karat-carat-difference\/\">carat weights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/gemstone-cuts\/\">stone cut<\/a> and clarity. With a piece containing significant gems, certificates of inspection from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/\">Gemological Institute of America<\/a>, or GIA, are the ultimate assurance of the stones&#8217; quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the depth of detail available varies with the piece \u2014 generally, the older it is, the less information there will be. Anything ancient certainly won\u2019t have identifiable marks, and even with jewels created in the past 500 years, the stamps may have worn off. Judging a piece of estate jewelry requires a bit of imagination, taking into account when it was made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the questions of signatures. For the most part, jewelers didn\u2019t begin inscribing their name on their pieces until the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/period\/20th-century\/\">20th century<\/a>. Nevertheless, some collectors require a signature. This is a sensible criterion, according to Maurice Moradof, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/yafa-signed-jewels-maurice-moradof\/\">Yafa Signed Jewels<\/a>, which specializes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/introspective-magazine\/yafa-signed-jewels\/\">in designs by bold-faced names<\/a>. \u201cIt is extremely important, because signed pieces hold their value,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Most times, the value increases with age.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"set-your-priorities\">Set Your Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/dangle-earrings\/1850s-carved-coral-gold-pendant-earrings-suite\/id-j_1859633\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6R1A3797_org_l.jpg\" alt=\"Antique Coral and Gold Pendant and Earrings Suite\" class=\"wp-image-333762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6R1A3797_org_l.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6R1A3797_org_l-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6R1A3797_org_l-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6R1A3797_org_l-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6R1A3797_org_l-216x216.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/earrings\/dangle-earrings\/1850s-carved-coral-gold-pendant-earrings-suite\/id-j_1859633\/\">Coral and gold pendant and earrings suite, 1850s, offered by Kenneth James Collection<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While signatures are essential for those collecting a particular maker or with an eye toward reselling, other buyers are more motivated by aesthetics. \u201cThere is an abundance of fine unsigned jewelry, fashioned over many decades by talented hands,\u201d says dealer Ken Leach, of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/kenneth-james-collection\/\">Kenneth James Collection<\/a>. \u201cThe lack of a signature does not diminish beautiful craftsmanship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what you value most \u2014 style, provenance, material \u2014 is key when considering a piece of estate jewelry. \u201cMany significant designs have been produced in both fine and faux jewels,&#8221; Leach notes. &#8220;It is at the discretion of the collector to invest in precious jewelry or to enjoy collecting fine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/jewelry-type\/fashion-jewelry\/\">costume jewelry<\/a>.\u201d A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/style\/georgian\/\">Georgian<\/a> paste rivi\u00e8re and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/cartier\/jewelry\/\">Cartier<\/a> cuff are very different, but each is covetable in its own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All dealers agree that collecting estate jewelry should be an exercise in honing your personal style. A particular mark or material is less important than what appeals to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJewelry is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/introspective-magazine\/hancocks\/\">all about passion<\/a>, so go where your heart leads you,\u201d advises Stephen Burton, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/hancocks\/\">Hancocks<\/a>. \u201cIf your heart feels it\u2019s right, then go for it. If it doesn\u2019t, leave it, and wait until a piece speaks to you.\u201d Leach\u2019s rule of thumb: \u201cImagine walking away and then seeing someone else wearing it. Feel that loss? 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