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For One Day Only!
Select from this extensive collection including Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro, and Cocktail periods plus contemporary one of a kind creations, exotic gems and designer pieces.
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Enjoy some Sips and English Tea Biscuits as you try on the jewels of a bygone era, imagining the history of each beautiful piece.
(Be sure to bring coupon located at the bottom.)
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THE GEORGIAN ERA
(1714 - 1830...ISH)
If you get your hands on some Georgian jewelry, consider yourself lucky--it's pretty rare. One reason is just because it was made a long time ago. The Georgian era was named for the four kings of Great Britain whose reigns it encompasses: George I, George II, George III, and (you guessed it!) George IV, from 1714-1830. One more king, not a George but William IV, usually gets stuck in there, bringing the end of the period to 1837
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Pretty much all Georgian jewelry was made by hand, which was quite labor-intensive. Some of the techniques can't even be replicated by machines. Gem cutting was also rather antiquated, especially diamond cutting; table-cut, rose cut, and old mine cut were the norm, rather than the round ideal cuts you're used to seeing today. These more primitive cutting techniques, don't have the same sparkle as modern diamonds.
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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 typically broken up into three periods:
The Romantic Period (1837 to 1860)
The High Victorian Period (1860 to 1885)
The Late Victorian Period (1885 to 1901)
Romantic period Victorian jewelry tends to be 18 karat gold, with lower karat gold jewelry cropping up after 1854.
CAMEOS
Often when people think of Victorian era jewelry, cameos are the first thing that comes to mind. A cameo is stone carved so that a silhouette rises out of the stone. While cameos were popular during the era there are lots of other trends that defined Victorian times. Intricate gold designs, draping necklaces, and long elaborate earrings were also very popular. Mourning jewelry featuring black enamel, became more prevalent after the death of Prince Albert in 1861,
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Art Nouveau Era - 1890 to 1914
Its name is French for "New Art," and even now, a century or so later, it still seems quite modern-looking. This style of jewelry started in Europe and overlapped the Edwardian period in England and was popular in the United States. As with Edwardian style, it was a reaction to conservative , somberness of the Victorian Era; as well as the mass production that was taking place in consumer goods and increased contact with Asia.
The main characteristics that makes Art Nouveau so recognizable is its use of curved lines to create very organic pieces in a naturalistic and dreamlike way. Additionally, there was a focus on craftsmanship, with glass enamel being used quite often. From this period several recognizable names emerged: Rene Lalique, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Karl Faberge.
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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 Edwardian era was a time of increasing prosperity, representing a visual and social break from the conservatism of the Victorian.
Its name comes from England's King Edward VII, who reigned from 1901-1910. Edward and his chic wife, Alexandra, were trendsetting before taking the throne. The style itself dates to about 1890 and continued until the start of World War I in 1914, when the metal of choice, platinum, became more necessary for soldiers than for socialites.
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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 features, the jewelry from this era embodied the spirit of the iconic architecture of the time such as the Empire State Building. Art Deco design is still tremendously popular today. Many pieces that were once worn by our grandparents and fall into this era. We are mesmerized by the intricate details and geometric patterns of this era of design.
BIG & BOLD ~ In contrast to ethereal styles of the past, Deco jewelry tends to be bold and structured. This was the era of the flapper, people wanted to express themselves. Skirts were shorter and jewelry bolder. No one wanted to be seen as a wallflower.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES ~ There are several distinct features that are typical of the Deco era jewelry. Look for clean lines, geometric shapes, and contrasting colors. Jewelry combining sapphires and diamonds was common, often using different shaped gemstones to highlight the contrasting colors.
FAMOUS DESIGNERS ~ Many of the designers that were coveted during the Deco era for their unique designs and stunning craftsmanship are still popular today for the same reasons. Designs like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpells, and Tiffany just to name a few. These designers crafted stunning art deco designs that can be highly desirable today.
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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 the hard lines and bold colors of Deco designs began to soften a bit.
Gemstones were smaller and flower, bird, heart, and scroll motifs began to appear in Retro jewelry. Much of the jewelry from this era was in gold because platinum was more or less unavailable during the war.
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Gemstones were also in short supply, so engagement rings featured smaller diamonds with gold sculptural details and less expensive gemstones like citrine, amethyst, and garnet. The soft luster and availability of cultured pearls made them a popular choice for jewelry as well.
During the 40’s charm bracelets became hugely popular thanks to the bracelet length sleeve, which allowed ladies to showcase their wrists and express their personal style with an array of charms.
NO PIERCED EARS
Pierced ears were out of vogue, so many of the vintage earrings you’ll find from the Retro era will be screw back and clip on. The backs on these earrings can often be converted to post backs for modern pierced ears.
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Estate Jewelry Coupon
$50 Off Any Item of $250 or More
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Cannot be Combined With Other Discounts.
Mention This Coupon When You Visit Our Store For This Event
Good on Estate Jewelry Only from the Show or Our Regular Estate Collection
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ESTATEJEWELRY
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