Hand-me-down jewelry, is it antique or vintage?
If you happen upon an older-style piece of jewelry, how do you know if it’s vintage or antique? Both can be valuable, but there is a pretty significant difference.
Estate Jewelry
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Any jewelry that is previously owned- it’s as simple as that!
Vintage Jewelry
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Jewelry that is previously owned, but less than 100 years old
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If it was made post-1920’s, it’s vintage!
Antique Jewelry
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Jewelry that is previously owned, and is over 100 years old
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If it was made pre-1920’s, its antique!
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