About Vintage Jewellery

Costume jewellery as we know it began as copies of, or models for precious gems, or stage costume.

It took names such as Hobe, Schiapirelli, Haskell and Chanel to raise it to an art form in its own right, and create affordable yet stylish pieces in small production runs.

Many of these pieces are now just as valuable as their precious gem-set counterparts.

During the 20th century, high quality costume jewellery grew in popularity with film stars, debutantes or brides.

Pieces made between 1920 and 1980 are especially highly sought after due to their high quality of design and materials, and are also a good investment for the future.

Good quality costume jewellery is still being made today, however high prices mean that vintage pieces offer great fashion value.