Vintage Jewelry Is Closer to You Than You Think—Here’s Where to Shop
What’s not to love about vintage jewelry? Rich in history and with a sizable worth, there’s a romantic beauty to vintage jewelry that you really can’t match these days. Often handmade by skilled craftsmen, the workmanship tends to be more refined than modern design.
If you’re interested in adding to your vintage jewelry collection without having to hunt down jewelry houses throughout the country, you could try making use of online shops instead. As it turns out, there are many online vendors selling precious, old pieces like necklaces, brooches, and rings without having to leave the house. And all of them with varying price tags to match your budget.
Here are a few you should check out.
Etsy
This certified B Corp marketplace offers pieces from small brands and artisans around the world. Whatever you’re looking for, you can quickly narrow down your search using its helpful filters. It’s the best place to go for cultural vintage jewelry.
I love this Native American Blue Turquoise Pendant Necklace with Handmade Beads.
Local Eclectic
Local Eclectic is a one-stop-shop for vintage jewelry finds. You’ll find a lot of costlier pieces on this online marketplace in comparison to Etsy, with most rising above $500. If you’re going to shop here, you’ll want to be on the lookout often, as they only carry around 25 curated vintage pieces at a time.
I love this Vintage 14k Triple Band Diamond Ring.
Erica Weiner
With prices starting at $500, Erica Weiner is most suited to adept vintage jewelry buyers. Born and bred out of Brooklyn, New York, Weiner’s line offers a majority of handmade pieces scoured from London to New England to give you one-of-a-kind jewelry. From Victorian to Georgian jewelry, Erica Weiner presents a wonderful selection of stunning, rich-in-history pieces.
I love these 18th Century Rock Crystal Floral Cluster Earrings.
TheRealReal
Another online vintage jewelry marketplace that’s stacked with options, TheRealReal sells a lot of designer vintage jewelry. If you like Chanel, you’re going to love it here–there’s plenty of it to choose from. Their prices are also really reasonable, so it’s recommended for the vintage jewelry rookie, too.
However, with designers like Hermes, Cartier, and Chanel filling the store, you also have a good selection of elaborate vintage pieces–if that’s your preference.
I love this Vintage 18k Peridot & Ruby Wide Band by Chanel.
Alxndra
It’s one of the newest vintage jewelry online stores on the scene, but it’s going strong. This platform is excellent for vintage gold pendants and gorgeous, standout rings. And if you’re in the mood, you can also pick up a vintage tee or two. It’s your go-to vintage everything store.
I love this Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Oval Brilliant Sapphire Pendant.
Alvr
This Manhattan-based online shop offers everything from Georgian pieces through to mid-20th century jewels in museum quality condition. You have a huge selection of vintage gems here with varying price tags, depending on your budget. What I worship most about this online shop is its vast range of unique, stunning jewels. There’s so much to choose from.
I love this Antique Russian Diamond Brooch.
What are some of your vintage pieces? Respond in the comments, below!
About The Author
Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.
