Antique jewelry lovers will agree: there’s nothing better than finding something from a bygone era that’s filled with beauty, dedication, and love; one that brings the past to life. I want the values to speak for themselves.
From auction houses to dealers and dealers, the demand is real, and the popularity is reflected in the global market: Sotheby’s, Bonhams, and Phillips are all keeping the auction alive online with “Buy Now” options available on their websites.
Take the royal jewels auctioned at Sotheby’s last year, for example, where the transaction price was more than double the estimated price, indicating that there is a high demand for Renaissance-style jewelry. An 18th-century historical necklace believed to be associated with Marie Antoinette’s “Affair of the Necklace” exceeded its pre-sale estimate, selling for nearly $5 million after a seven-minute bidding war.
Frank Everett, vice president of the antiques industry, said: “Antique and vintage jewelry (antique jewelry is defined as jewelry that is 100 years old or older, and vintage jewelry is defined as jewelry that is 50 years old or older) is more valuable than antique jewelry.” jewelry at Sotheby's) are avid collectors and command the highest prices at auctions every year.
Discovering the origins and stories of the past resonates with me and passing them on to potential buyers is a real pleasure. It is a magical experience. Many pieces are relics of the historical community and we see a heightened interest in owning and learning about the timeless jewelry and its designs that are as relevant today as they were when they were created. Essential; design that blends well with Art Deco collectors is inspired not only by the style of jewelry, but also by the renowned creators who are so sought after and create outstanding Art Deco pieces.
Carol Woolton, a full-time jewelry expert, shares The same idea, along with her podcast, If Jewelry Could Talk, and the actress’s book of the same name that delves into the past, precious stones, and personal stories, is a must-read for any jewelry lover.
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It’s impossible not to say that Elizabeth Taylor had a true love for jewelry, as her former assistant, Tim Mendelson, one of the curators of the Taylor House, can attest. He worked with the actress for more than 20 years and personally cared for her jewelry almost daily. Among the fashion icons, she had a rock-solid collection to match, with Bulgari, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels her favorite brands, which she valued for their emotional and artistic significance.
Of course, you think of Miss Taylor and the huge diamonds that made headlines, most notably the 69.42-carat Burton Taylor Diamond, but she also had an appreciation for antiques.
Regarding Isabella’s antique jewelry, Tim said: “Perhaps her most historically significant piece is the Peregrine Pearl, a natural pearl with a perfect shape that was once part of the Spanish royal jewels, and it features a ball set with diamonds on a simple chain, but Elizabeth worked with Cartier to re-create it to resemble the style of Mary Queen of Scots’s portrait.
It’s also worth noting that her friend, partner, and actress Zsa Zsa Gabor had a magnificent diamond collection; she once said, “I’ve never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back.” She had a large collection of diamonds in her lifetime, so you can imagine how extensive her collection was.
She died in 2016 at the age of 99, and the jewelry market began a year later, most notably, her 1964 Harry Winston Diamond Rivière necklace sold for $1.3 million at Bonhams New York in 2017.
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