The word "vintage" comes from the Old French word "vendange," which means "wine." Today, we say something was "vintage" if it was made in the past. Like a good wine, vintage jewellery gets better and better with age.

Jewelry from the past or that looks like it came from the past is elegant and has designs that have stood the test of time. It can be hard to figure out which pieces of jewelry are old, but our complete guide will break everything down for you. We will talk about how to identify and value vintage jewelry, where to look for it, how to choose a piece, and some of our best tips for choosing vintage jewelry.