Estate jewelry
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Estate jewelry (or estate jewellery) is a term used, most commonly in a retail sense, to refer to jewelry and often timepieces which are part of the 'estate' of a deceased person. More correctly estate jewelry is second-hand or pre-owned jewelry, with the 'estate' appellation signifying that the item is antique, vintage or an otherwise considered a significant or important piece.
While all used pieces can be described as estate jewelry, dealers usually limit this term to jewelry that was made within the last 30 years.Template:Huh Although formally, age is not a determining factor when it comes to classifying estate jewelry. Popular eras for estate jewelry are Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, Vintage and Retro.
