Reasons to choose vintage jewelry
Some people swear by new items. Whether it's for a car, clothing, or jewelry. However, the same hygiene-related reservations one might have regarding ready-to-wear or automobiles don't apply to jewelry. Moreover, choosing vintage jewelry offers many advantages that go well beyond price. What are the reasons to choose vintage jewelry ? Miller, the specialist in antique and second-hand jewelry in Paris, tells you everything!
1. Vintage jewelry: quality and craftsmanship
Today, the majority of jewelry is manufactured industrially. This was not the case in the past. Today's antique jewelry was created in workshops, sometimes even by a single artisan jeweler. Choosing a second-hand piece of jewelry therefore means adopting a manufacturing process that is now reserved for fine jewelry .
2. Choosing originality with vintage jewelry
This artisanal manufacturing process also means that you are very unlikely to see someone else wearing the same vintage jewelry as you . These pieces were produced in very small batches. An antique ring or necklace can even be a unique piece ! If you like originality, these jewelry treasures allow you to acquire rare jewelry on a controlled budget.
3. Buy luxury jewelry at attractive prices
With the exception of antique collectible jewelry, which can actually be a great investment, vintage jewelry is more affordable than an equivalent new luxury piece. You can therefore either lower the purchase price for a similar piece, or opt for a piece with a higher intrinsic value (precious metal weight, gemstone size, etc.).
- Pre-owned Art Deco ring
4. Last reason to choose vintage jewelry: it’s ecological
Artificial diamonds, gold from ethical and eco-responsible mines... Issues of environmental protection and social responsibility are spreading across all sectors, including luxury jewelry. When you buy a piece of antique jewelry, these questions are irrelevant, since the materials probably weren't sourced recently.
In fact, when you choose a vintage piece of jewelry , you are making a purchase that has almost no ecological impact, since the product already exists. This is even better than pure recycling, given that even this process involves energy consumption.
Why buy vintage jewelry with Miller?
Price, quality, unique jewelry, responsible products… The advantages of antique jewelry are numerous . What about the disadvantages? The main one, namely determining the authenticity of the piece, is resolved by trusting a vintage jewelry professional such as Miller . Thanks to our decades of experience and expertise, we authenticate all the pre-owned bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings that we sell. So you can acquire these wonders steeped in history with complete confidence.
How can you tell if an antique piece of jewelry is valuable? Click this link to read our article on the subject. It provides many tips to help you get an idea. However, nothing beats a professional appraisal for an accurate estimate of the price of a vintage piece of jewelry.
