We've barely passed Halloween and folks are putting up holiday decor. Why the rush all of a sudden? Regardless, now's the time to start thinking about what gift you'll buy for her this holiday season. Holiday shoppers will soon be invading the malls and department stores, ravaging each aisle and scrambling about for the perfect gift. Skip … [Read more...]
Warning: Once You Go Estate Jewelry You Will Never Go New Again
I am a big believer in buying pre-owned jewelry, and I should be because I buy other peoples diamonds, watches and jewelry for a living, but even before I did this for a living, I was a big believer in pre-owned. And, for me, it doesn’t just extend to watches and jewelry, but all luxury goods. I believe in used cars and used clothing and shoes … [Read more...]
Art Deco Era Jewelry: The End of Whimsical
Imagine how the average American must have felt after World War I when Art Deco jewelry emerged. Over the course of the war from 1914-1918, over 116,000 U.S. troops died. Almost 4.8 million American troops served during World War I, which was unlike anything the country had ever seen. Times were intensely scarce, and the War officially brought … [Read more...]
Georgian Era Jewelry
Generally regarded as the oldest era of estate jewelry - Georgian era jewelry is extremely rare and was produced in a time period from 1714 to the mid 1830's. Most of the jewelry that has survived from the Georgian era has been taken apart or modified in some way over the years. Georgian Jewelry Characteristics: Shapes and Stones Because the … [Read more...]
How to Upgrade Your Wife’s Diamond Earrings for Christmas
At Jonathan's Fine Jewelers, we specialize in everything that sparkles and shines. One of our most popular requests before the holiday season is custom designed diamond studs. We have the ability to make the design and purchasing process extremely easy for you while getting the most "wow" from her. If you'd like to get your significant other … [Read more...]
How To Care for Your Vintage Engagement Ring
There's nothing more exciting than choosing the perfect vintage engagement ring for your future fiance! While all diamond engagement rings need regular care and cleaning, the age of vintage rings makes it even more important to protect your investment with consistent maintenance. Fortunately, caring for vintage engagement rings isn't … [Read more...]
The History of Estate Jewelry Periods
Antique Jewlery vs. Vintage Jewelry: What do they mean? Antique Very simply put - an antique piece of jewelry is one that created more than 100 years ago. This includes jewelry made any time from the Georgian era towards the end of the Edwardian era. While not extremely common, we have managed to find and stock incredible antique pieces in our … [Read more...]
Art Nouveau Era
Art. Nature. Romance. This is what the Art Nouveau period embodied for a 20 year span from 1890 - 1910. This era was essentially sandwiched between the Victorian and Edwardian periods, but made a massive impact on the artistry used by jewelry makers of the time. Looking back, the Art Nouveau period sharply contrasted the growing advances of … [Read more...]
Edwardian Era Jewelry
As England made the slow transition from Queen Victoria in the late 1800's to King Edward VII in 1901, the style of jewelry craftsmanship changed along with it. Major advances in technology paired with a new fashion trends for women caused a shift towards a light, elegant jewelry period known as the Edwardian Era. This period in jewelry design … [Read more...]
Victorian Era Jewelry
Victorian Era jewelry is steeped in royal British tradition and influence. From 1837 - 1901, Queen Victoria oversaw an extremely prosperous time for the Great Britain and its citizens. A steep rise in commerce and industrialization caused the middle class to explode, which gave a large boost to consumer goods industries like jewelry. With extra … [Read more...]
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