How old does jewelry have to be to be considered an antique?
Generally, the term antique applies to items at least 100 years old. Each year, a new crop of items become “true” antiques. 100 years is recognized by the U.S. Customs Service for duty- free import of antiques, including jewelry. • What is “Estate” Jewelry? Estate Jewelry is a popular term used to label jewelry. Predominantly, it is used as a way of describing jewelry that has been previously owned. • Can you define Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro, Period Jewelry, and Collectible Jewelry? The following definitions would generally apply to these terms in the jewelry trade: Georgian: Referring to jewelry produced during the time of the reign of the four King Georges of England, 1720-1820. Usually, but not always, refers to English jewelry. Victorian: Referring to jewelry produced during the reign of Queen Victoria of England, 1837-1901. Does not imply that the jewelry is English. Art Nouveau: A style of jewelry produced mainly from 1890-1915. It typically has
