Jewelry Central - Antique Jewelry Antique Jewelry Information Directory Antique Jewelry Information. Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro and Period jewelry. Jewelry should be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. More and more pieces of jewelry become antique each year. 100 years is recognized by the U.S. Customs for duty-free import of antiques, including antique jewelry.
Estate jewelry is a term used to describe second-hand,or previously owned jewelry.
Jewelry produced during the time of the reign of the four King Georges of England,from 1720-1820. Usually Georgian jewelry is considered to be English jewelry. Jewelry produced during the time of the reign of Queen Victoria of England,from 1837-1901.Victorian era is divided into three periods. Late Victorian lasted from1885-1901. Jewelry produced from 1905-1920, combining finely detailed work in platinum and diamonds with delicate design elements.