Reasons to choose vintage jewelry
Some people swear by new. Whether it's for a car, clothes or jewelry. However, the reservations related to hygiene that one may have regarding ready-to-wear or automobiles do not concern jewelry. In addition, choosing a vintage jewel offers many advantages that go well beyond the price. What are the reasons for choosing a vintage jewel ? 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 a workshop, or sometimes 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 a vintage jewel
This artisanal manufacturing process also means that you are very unlikely to see someone wearing the same vintage jewelry as you . These pieces were produced in very small series. An antique ring or necklace can even be a unique piece ! If you like originality, these jewelry treasures allow you to acquire rare jewelry for a controlled budget.
3. Buy luxury jewelry at attractive prices
With the exception of collectible antique jewelry, which can actually be a great investment, vintage jewelry is more affordable than an equivalent new luxury piece. You can therefore either reduce the purchase price for a similar piece, or opt for a piece with a higher intrinsic value (weight of precious metals, size of gemstones, etc.).
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4. Last reason to choose vintage jewelry: it’s ecological
Artificial diamonds, gold from ethical and eco-responsible mines… Issues of respect for the environment and social responsibility are spreading across all sectors of activity, including luxury jewelry. When you buy an antique piece of jewelry, these questions are irrelevant, since the materials must not have been sourced recently.
In fact, when you choose a vintage jewel , you make an acquisition that has an almost zero ecological impact, since the product already exists. It is even better than pure recycling, given that even this process induces 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 settled by trusting a vintage jewelry professional such as Miller . Thanks to our decades of experience and our expertise, we authenticate all the second-hand bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings that we sell. You can therefore acquire these wonders full of history with complete confidence.
How do you know if an antique piece of jewelry is valuable? Click on this link to read our article on the subject. It provides many tips to get an idea. However, there is nothing like a professional appraisal for an accurate estimate of the price of a vintage piece of jewelry.
