About the Vintage Jewellery Company

As you browse our online store you can see that we have a contemporary take on vintage. We source high quality items that were crafted across the 20^th century - yet these items are relevant and wearable today. Vintage jewellery can become a key part of your wardrobe and an identifier of your personal style. Vintage suits the young, the old and everything in between – you just need to find the piece that works for you. When you purchase vintage from us, you are acquiring a high quality item in a sustainable way

When purchasing modern jewellery there is the risk of an unethical impact, such as seen with “conflict diamonds”. However, buying a vintage or antique piece of jewellery means that your item most likely predates the regional conflicts associated with the diamond and precious gemstone trades. Deciding to buy antique or vintage jewellery is an important ethical choice.

When buying vintage jewellery, think High quality - Individuality - Sustainability

Beth, owner of The Vintage Jewellery Company has completed the prestigious Gem-A Diamond Diploma, and is a Diamond Member of the Gemmological Association (DGA). At The Vintage Jewellery Company we source our items from our network of dealers and auctioneers and prior to listing an item we complete a number of checks using the industry's specialised gemological tools. These checks include:

Examining the style and materials of the item, which can give an indication of the age of the item.
Identifying hallmarks. Where hallmarks exist they may identify a country or city where the item was assayed, which metals were used (ie Gold, Silver, Platinum), the purity of the metal (ie 925 Sterling Silver or 18ct Gold) and the date the item was assayed. Not all items are hallmarked and in these cases we conduct tests to identify whether an item is silver, 9ct, 14ct, 18ct gold, platinum or base metal.
Confirming the gemstones within the item, where applicable. We carry out a visual examination (with a loupe) and various gemmological tests to identify the type of gemstone.
Checking for any signs of wear to the item prior to sale. We always clearly state any signs of wear in the item description.

Our vintage jewellery has been previously worn, in some cases for over one hundred years. This means that items are not pristine and many will show some signs of wear. This does not take away from how stunning these pieces are and the items we sell are in beautiful wearable condition. We take time to ensure that our photos and descriptions give a real feel for each piece. We hope you like our selection.