Antique Jewellery
Jewellery from the Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian period is often referred to
as antique jewellery and is very collectable and unique.
Antique jewellery can often be determined by it's style and/or type of gem stones.
Diamonds were a favourite gem stone of the early Georgian period and memorial jewellery
is typical of the Victorian period, also known as the Romantic Period.
A Mid 19th Century Gold and Foiled Pink Topaz Necklace (FS18/238), which realised
£3,600 in the Jewellery auction held within our Two Day April 2013 Fine Art Sale.
The Edwardian era dovetailed with the French period, known as La Belle Epoque
(the Beautiful Era) of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Belle
Epoque period was known for it's high style of the privileged elite who indulged
in its excesses. These two eras also overlapped the Art Nouveau movement
of the same period.
A belle epoque platinum, diamond and sapphire bar broach that is typical of the
antique jewellery appearing regularly in our various jewellery auctions.
Pearl jewellery is often in our jewellery auctions. Most common being that of cultured
pearl necklaces and rings. Natural pearls are particularly sought after and reach
the highest value at auction amongst all other pearl jewellery.
Rare, antique jewellery can reach particularly high values at auction, especially
if well made and in excellent condition.
You can expect to find high end antique jewellery pieces in our quarterly Fine Art
sales held in Exeter.
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