Learn about the seven historical periods that make antique jewelry so distinctive:

1. Georgian: 1714-1837

Opulent and regal. Early styles were ornate while later styles ranged from Neoclassical to Gothic. Georgian jewelry is extremely rare today.

2. Victorian: 1837-1901

Named for Queen Victoria of England. Jewelry from the era is as exquisite as it is varied, reflecting Victoria’s changing tastes.

3. Art Nouveau: 1890-1910

Soft and mystical. Art Nouveau jewelers, thinking of themselves as artists, took extra care to craft beautiful settings.

4. Edwardian: 1901-1920

Graceful and elegant. In the Edwardian era, jewelers used filigree techniques to give their jewelry a wonderfully lacy look.

5. Art Deco: 1920-1930

Stylish and fun. Bright colors and geometric patterns expressed the confident and free-thinking tenor of the Roaring 1920s.

6. Retro: 1930s-1950

Bold and dazzling. With Hollywood in its golden age, jewelry became bigger, almost larger-than-life.

7. Modern: 1950s To Present

Light and textural. Modern jewelry designers had the ability to work with advanced tools and technology which created evolved designs based on pivotal fashion statements of past eras. Many of our Modern era pieces are previously owned, and some are newly made reproductions of past eras, as described on the product page.