Mellerio Dits Meller Antique Ruby Brooch in the 1-1940s
In terms of time, human beings have been wearing jewellery for 6,000 years. Since ancient times, people have inlaid precious stones into jewels for decoration, body protection and the social status. In theory, handmade jewellery from the ancient Egyptian period to the 1960s is known as antique jewellery. In fact, with the war and man-made destruction, most of the jewels we can see today are works of the late 18th century. Before 1960, the grading characteristics of jewellery had not completely subsided, and only the royal family in Europe had the right to wear jewelry.
2-1920's Art Deco Antique Diamond Brooch / Pendant
From the perspective of jewelry classification, antique jewelry belongs to art jewelry. Most of the antique jewellery that has been passed down to the world is the best of the times. They carry history and culture. Today, it is already a rare and beautiful art. Its art, collection and investment value is much higher than that of modern mechanized mass production. Commercial jewelry.
3-1940's ruby ​​diamond antique necklace
Antique jewelry has the following characteristics
I am expensive
The reserves of gold, silver ore and gemstones are relatively rare, and their exploitation is often accompanied by danger. In the past, it was extremely difficult to locate mineral deposits even after precise geo-exploration. In fact, the main mineral deposits of the past were discovered by chance, and as a result they increased in value due to low reserves. The limitation of the excavation technology made the original stone's output not high, which led to the jewel of the royal family at that time, the value is extremely expensive.
Emerald Diamond Earrings at the End of the 4th-19th Century Art Nouveau
II rare
Since gold and silverware has always been a currency in circulation, jewelry has been destroyed for many centuries. Some were melted to supplement the war expenses. During the second war of Napoleon, 80% of the gold and silverware in Europe was taken back to the furnace to pay for the huge war expenses; other jewels were re-formed into new and more fashionable works by the furnace. It is very common throughout Europe. So most of what we see today are works from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. This part of the jewels has treasures of handed down value. They have survived through collections, personal collections, and family stories, and have flown across the sea to come to us.
5-1920's Art Deco Diamond Brooch
III manual
Until the 1960s, jewelry was handmade. Because the gemstones were not easy to obtain, they were also exclusive to the royal family, so only the top craftsmen at that time could access the gem-quality jewelry. Due to the limitations of productivity at that time, the gemstone cutting on antique jewellery was not as bright as that of modern jewellery; however, the modern jewellery polishing process of mechanized mass production was more general and not meticulously crafted. Many unique craftsmanship of antique jewellery can only be done manually by skilled craftsmen. This kind of technology has been passed down from generation to generation, and today it can only be traced in the high-end jewellery collections of some top jewellery brands.
6-1940s Sapphire and Diamond Weaving Gold Set
7-1940's sapphire and diamond woven gold suit
IV customization
Antique jewellery is custom made and unique. Each piece is an orphan, and there are no two identical pieces of antique jewelry in the world. When the royal aristocrats get a glamorous gemstone, they will be handed over to the craftsman. According to the current trend and the taste of the owner, the craftsman will hand-paint the design manuscript, make the mold, first make a finished product with semi-precious stones, and then start hand-carved carving. Gems.
Feldspar antique male ring at the end of the 8th-19th century
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