Buyer's Guide

We believe buying estate jewelry should be an exciting and rewarding experience. Whether you are charmed by a Victorian garnet brooch, or delighted by a romantic Edwardian engagement ring, we think knowing more about your jewelry will only enhance your enjoyment of it.

We have included this buyer's guide to help our customers learn more about antique and estate jewelry. By clicking on the text below you can access information about the decorative periods we deal with, as well as, the gemstones and precious metals used to create fine jewelry.

If at any time you need more information regarding a piece you see here on the site, please feel free to call us at 415-346-7525.

Stones

  • Diamonds
  • Diamond Cuts
  • Colored Stones
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    Metals

  • Platinum
  • Karat Gold
  • Silver
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    Time Periods

  • Victorian 1837 - 1901
  • Art Nouveau c1890 - 1914
  • Edwardian c1890 - 1910
  • Art Deco 1918 - 1940
  • Retro Arts 1935 - 1950
  • Reproductions

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    Questions?

    Our Buyer's Guide explains terms related to fine estate jewelry, stones and metals. If you have any questions regarding this site, the jewelry, our stores, or us, please contact us.

    You can also reach us by telephone at 415.346.7525 in the U.S. or +01.415.346.7525 outside the U.S.