All About Estate Jewelry | Malak Jewelers

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Everything You Need To Know About Estate Jewelry
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What is Estate Jewelry? 

• Estate jewelry is a term used to describe
  previously owned jewelry. Previously owned
  jewelry is usually acquired from estates, hence
  the name estate jewelry. Jewelry that has been
  sold is often antique or vintage in nature.
  Antique jewelry is jewelry that is 100 years old
  or older, while the term vintage includes many
  decades or eras.
• A lot of people come into the store with the
  perception that estate jewelry is cheaper. This
  can be far from the truth as some pieces are made
  of heavy gold and contain over 3 carats of
  gemstone or diamond. Also, the age of the piece
  adds value. 
• Some people believe that estate jewelry comes
  with bad luck from the previous owner of the
  jewelry. A lot of the estate jewelry Malak
  Jewelers has is bought from shows or other
  customers. We only put out the best-looking and
  best-styled pieces. We never sell any jewelry
  that is ruined in any way. A lot of people sell
  their old jewelry because the style no longer
  works for them. Customers trade in a piece in
  order to offset the cost of a new purchase that
  better suits their current style like a gold coin
  pendant or many more.

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• Art Nouveau
• As the 20th century was approaching, an original
  style of jewelry-making burst forth from the
  vibrant arts scene. Art Nouveau, which literally
  means New Art, lasted from 1890 to 1910. This
  overlapped with the Edwardian and Victorian eras
  and was relatively brief, though it made a
  lasting contribution to jewelry design. The mood
  of Art Nouveau jewelry is soft, mystical, and
  romantic. Pale colors and flowing, undulating
  curves helped to establish a soothing aura.
  Orchids, irises, lilies, ferns, snakes,
  dragonflies, and butterflies were all prevalent
  motifs in this jewelry era. The emphasis is more
  on setting than anything else.

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• 2. Edwardian Era
• Between 1901 to 1920, light, graceful, and
  elegant designs filled with filigree techniques
  were characteristic of this time. By applying
  threads of gold, platinum, and other precious
  metals to the surface of settings, Edwardian
  jewelers gave their jewelry a wonderfully lacy
  look. Roman, Ancient Greek, Napoleonic, and
  French Baroque influences were all evident in
  Edwardian jewelry styles. Tassels, bows, laurel
  wreaths, garlands of flowers, and scrolls were
  also prevalent motifs that illustrated the
  refined yet energetic sensibility of the era.

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• 3. Art Deco Era
• The Art Deco era, running roughly from 1920 to
  1935, was a high-spirited era and the Prohibition
  heightened the urge to cast aside Victorian
  restraints. Art Deco jewelry is stylish and fun.
  Styles became bolder, sharper, and more masculine
  than in previous periods. A signature
  characteristic of Art Deco jewelry is the use of
  futuristic motifs and geometric forms, reflecting
  the confident and free-thinking spirit of the
  times. The soaring Empire State Building and
  Cubist paintings of Pablo Picasso perfectly
  embodied the new design choices of the Art Deco
  era. Advancements in cutting techniques,
  including the advent of the modern round
  brilliant cut style, allowed for diamonds to
  become more dazzling and scintillating than ever
  before.

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• 4. Retro
• Retro jewelry, sometimes called cocktail
  jewelry, refers to the style of jewelry that
  became popular beginning in the mid-1930s and
  continuing through the end of the 1940s. Jewelry
  from the era was bigger, bolder, and more
  exciting than ever. Retro jewelry was dazzling,
  almost larger-than-life. Cocktail rings,
  bracelets, and necklaces tended to be oversized,
  lending the jewelry a playful and whimsical
  dimension. However, larger did not mean less
  feminine. Retro jewelry is characterized by
  curved designs and feminine motifs such as bows,
  ribbons, ruffles, and flowersbut almost always
  on a grand, Retro-era scale.

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• 5. Modern
• Modern jewelry, circa 1950s to present, is light
  and textural. Designers have the ability to work
  with advanced tools and technology which created
  evolved designs based on pivotal fashion
  statements of past eras. As one of the best
  charlotte jewelry stores we have estate and
  non-estate modern era designs.

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• If you are looking to sell your vintage and
  antique jewelry, please come into Malak Jewelers!
  While you are here, browse our large selection of
  estate jewelry. Let Malak Jewelers make special
  moments unfrogettable with the perfect piece of
  estate jewelry!
• Malak Jewelers is Charlotte, North Carolinas
  premier direct diamond importer, supplier of
  loose diamonds, and custom design jewelry. When
  you buy from Malak you receive 100 Day Price
  Protection and a Lifetime Upgrade Promise. Be
  sure to check out our wide variety of diamond
  earring studs both in our online catalogue and at
  our store in Charlotte, North Carolina's
  Arboretum Shopping Center.

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