The world of vintage jewellery.A knowledge platform for enthusiasts.
Everything worth knowing about vintage and antique jewellery in one place: style periods, hallmarks, materials, cuts and the stories of the craft.
Four ways into the craft
Read at your own pace, from a short introduction to the finer detail of a specific period or maker.
Style guides
Seven periods from 1830 to 1990, recognisable by shape, material and detail.
Browse the periodsHallmarks
From the Mercury head to the Dutch sword marks: learn to read stamps.
To the hallmark guideMakers & ateliers
The biographies behind the pieces: Dutch goldsmiths and international masters.
To the makers hubSeven style periods, 1830–1990
Every jewel belongs to a time. Recognise the period and you understand why a piece was made the way it was.
The visual language of vintage
Serpents, cameos, mourning symbols and the distinctly Dutch marquise ring: motifs tell what the spirit of an age chose to wear.
Stories of the craft
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Reading karat marks and hallmarks
From 585 to 22ct and from Mercury head to the Dutch sword marks.
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Four signs you are holding a period piece
The clasp, patina, material and engraving say more than the front does.
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When not to polish a vintage jewel
Why repolishing and modern resetting can halve the value.
Where to buy and sell vintage jewellery?
An editorial selection of specialist shops and ateliers, with our own locations clearly marked.
What is your vintage jewel worth?
Nine price guides by category, with indicative ranges and the factors that determine value.
Written by people who work with vintage jewellery every day.
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