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Koser Jewelers Mount Joy, PA

About Estate Jewelry


Do you know the difference between estate, vintage, and antique jewelry? People often use these three terms interchangeably, but each one has a unique distinction. At Koser Jewelers, we carry an extensive selection of estate jewelry, which often includes antique and vintage pieces.

    Estate Jewelry


    Estate jewelry refers to jewelry that has been previously owned. It may have been purchased during an estate sale, but that is not always (or usually) the case. Estate jewelry can also refer to jewelry that was sold by the owner. 

    Most people assume that estate jewelry is old. However, estate jewelry can be new or old. When people use the term “estate” to refer to jewelry that is old, they probably mean “vintage” or “antique.” It is possible that a piece of estate jewelry is also antique or vintage.

    Antique Jewelry


    Antique jewelry is any piece of jewelry that is over 100 years old. Antique jewelry is often very valuable and made with high-quality materials and craftsmanship. These items usually have a strong history attached to them, so they are treasured by collectors.

    Sometimes you'll hear a piece called "antique-style" or "vintage-style." These terms typically mean that the pieces are inspired by jewelry from those time periods.

    Vintage Jewelry


    Vintage generally refers to jewelry that is between 50 and 100 years old, although opinions vary on the exact range. Today’s vintage jewelry is from several different eras, including the Retro Modern Era (1945-1960), the '60s (which included jewelry inspired by Jacqueline Kennedy), and even the ’80s.

    Since the only difference between vintage and antique jewelry is age, all antique jewelry was once considered “vintage,” and all “vintage” jewelry will someday be considered antique.

    Estate Jewelry at Koser Jewelers


    At Koser Jewelers, we have a showcase dedicated solely to estate jewelry. Both antique and vintage pieces are sometimes included in this case. However, we don’t always know the history behind the items. 

    The best part of shopping the estate case at Koser is that you never know what you will find! We usually have a wide variety of items, including engagement rings and other diamond jewelry, watches, gemstone jewelry, and sometimes even cameos or brooches!

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