Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estate Jewelry?
What is the difference between antique jewelry and estate jewelry?
What are the different jewelry periods?
Do You Buy Jewelry? Can I sell my jewelry to you?
Do you collect sales tax?
Do you have a store that I can visit?
Do you offer a layaway plan?
Do you offer appraisals?
Do you ship internationaly?
What do you charge for ring sizing?
What is the difference between antique jewelry and estate jewelry?
What are the different jewelry periods?
Do You Buy Jewelry? Can I sell my jewelry to you?
Do you collect sales tax?
Do you have a store that I can visit?
Do you offer a layaway plan?
Do you offer appraisals?
Do you ship internationaly?
What do you charge for ring sizing?
What is Estate Jewelry?
Estate jewelry is a term that refers to an article of jewelry that has been previously owned regardless of it's age.
One of the many advantages of buying estate jewelry is that much of the cost has been absorbed by it's original buyer. An estate item can cost as little as 25% of it's original retail selling price. Therefore it serves as an excellent investment option when considering gold and diamonds as an investment vehicle.
Estate jewelry, also known as vintage jewelry, is a fashion trend for the new millennium. Stores selling this jewelry are becoming more common in the United States. Vintage jewelry can range from inexpensive to highly costly, but the act of collecting such jewelry is enjoyable for enthusiasts.
Periods of Vintage and Estate Jewelry Jewelry which is termed ‘vintage’ includes many decades or eras. Each era has many different designs. These eras include Georgian, Early Victorian, Mid-Victorian, Late Victorian, Arts and Crafts era, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro.
Georgian Jewelry (1714-1837)
Georgian era jewelry is handmade, making the quality of each piece variable. Needless to say, Georgian jewelry is very rare. Often featuring nature-inspired designs such as leaves and birds, Georgian jewelry frequently includes precious stones.
Early Victorian, Romantic Jewelry (1837-1850)
Like jewelry of the Georgian era, early Victorian era jewelry features nature-inspired designs. Frequently, these designs would be delicately and intricately etched into gold. Lockets and brooches were popular everyday jewelry during the early Victorian era whereas colored gemstones and diamonds were worn during the evening.
Mid-Victorian, Grand Jewelry (1860-1880)
Because the Grand or Mid-Victorian era corresponded with the death of Queen Victoria’s husband, many jewelry pieces have solemn, grave designs. Known as mourning jewelry, the pieces feature heavy, dark stones. Jet, onyx, amethyst, and garnet are frequently found in jewelry from this period. The jewelry also became especially creative during this period. More colorful designs were born featuring shells, mosaics and colorful gemstones.
Late Victorian, Aesthetic Jewelry (1885-1900)
During the Late Victorian or Aesthetic period, jewelers used diamonds and feminine, bright gemstones such as sapphire, peridot, and spinel. Star and crescent designs as well as elaborate hat pins were also popular.
Arts and Crafts Jewelry (1894-1923)
Due to the Industrial Revolution, many jewelry designers rebelled during the Arts and Crafts movement, returning to intricate jewelry designs and handmade craftsmanship. It was common for jewelry of this era to be simple in pattern, made of colorful, uncut stones.
Art Nouveau Jewelry (1895-1915)
Designed by Rene Jules Lalique in France and other jewelers in America, Art Nouveau jewelry features natural designs such as flowers and butterflies.
Edwardian Jewelry (1901-1910)
The Edwardian period was born when Queen Victoria died and her son Edward became king. During this period, expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs were the fashion.
Art Deco Jewelry (1920-1935)
Influenced by African, Egyptian and Japanese themes, Art Deco jewelry is famous for its geometric designs, sharp lines, and bright colors. Bakelite, celluloid, enamel and doublets were used frequently during this era. Necklaces were long and bracelets were worn many at a time. Amber and murano beads were worn as well as chokers.
Retro Jewelry (1940s)
Inspired by Hollywood, Retro jewelry is colorful, bold and elaborate. Commonly worn were large cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and charm bracelets.
One of the many advantages of buying estate jewelry is that much of the cost has been absorbed by it's original buyer. An estate item can cost as little as 25% of it's original retail selling price. Therefore it serves as an excellent investment option when considering gold and diamonds as an investment vehicle.
Estate jewelry, also known as vintage jewelry, is a fashion trend for the new millennium. Stores selling this jewelry are becoming more common in the United States. Vintage jewelry can range from inexpensive to highly costly, but the act of collecting such jewelry is enjoyable for enthusiasts.
Periods of Vintage and Estate Jewelry Jewelry which is termed ‘vintage’ includes many decades or eras. Each era has many different designs. These eras include Georgian, Early Victorian, Mid-Victorian, Late Victorian, Arts and Crafts era, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro.
Georgian Jewelry (1714-1837)
Georgian era jewelry is handmade, making the quality of each piece variable. Needless to say, Georgian jewelry is very rare. Often featuring nature-inspired designs such as leaves and birds, Georgian jewelry frequently includes precious stones.
Early Victorian, Romantic Jewelry (1837-1850)
Like jewelry of the Georgian era, early Victorian era jewelry features nature-inspired designs. Frequently, these designs would be delicately and intricately etched into gold. Lockets and brooches were popular everyday jewelry during the early Victorian era whereas colored gemstones and diamonds were worn during the evening.
Mid-Victorian, Grand Jewelry (1860-1880)
Because the Grand or Mid-Victorian era corresponded with the death of Queen Victoria’s husband, many jewelry pieces have solemn, grave designs. Known as mourning jewelry, the pieces feature heavy, dark stones. Jet, onyx, amethyst, and garnet are frequently found in jewelry from this period. The jewelry also became especially creative during this period. More colorful designs were born featuring shells, mosaics and colorful gemstones.
Late Victorian, Aesthetic Jewelry (1885-1900)
During the Late Victorian or Aesthetic period, jewelers used diamonds and feminine, bright gemstones such as sapphire, peridot, and spinel. Star and crescent designs as well as elaborate hat pins were also popular.
Arts and Crafts Jewelry (1894-1923)
Due to the Industrial Revolution, many jewelry designers rebelled during the Arts and Crafts movement, returning to intricate jewelry designs and handmade craftsmanship. It was common for jewelry of this era to be simple in pattern, made of colorful, uncut stones.
Art Nouveau Jewelry (1895-1915)
Designed by Rene Jules Lalique in France and other jewelers in America, Art Nouveau jewelry features natural designs such as flowers and butterflies.
Edwardian Jewelry (1901-1910)
The Edwardian period was born when Queen Victoria died and her son Edward became king. During this period, expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs were the fashion.
Art Deco Jewelry (1920-1935)
Influenced by African, Egyptian and Japanese themes, Art Deco jewelry is famous for its geometric designs, sharp lines, and bright colors. Bakelite, celluloid, enamel and doublets were used frequently during this era. Necklaces were long and bracelets were worn many at a time. Amber and murano beads were worn as well as chokers.
Retro Jewelry (1940s)
Inspired by Hollywood, Retro jewelry is colorful, bold and elaborate. Commonly worn were large cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and charm bracelets.
What is the difference between antique jewelry and estate jewelry?
It's age
According to government guidelines, items that are at least 100 years old are considered antiques.
In the jewelry business we normally refer to an item as antique if it is from the Art Deco period (1920-1935) or earlier.
In the jewelry business we normally refer to an item as antique if it is from the Art Deco period (1920-1935) or earlier.
What are the different jewelry periods?
Periods of Vintage and Estate Jewelry
Jewelry which is termed ‘vintage’ includes many decades or eras. Each era has many different designs. These eras include Georgian, Early Victorian, Mid-Victorian, Late Victorian, Arts and Crafts era, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro.
Georgian Jewelry (1714-1837)
Georgian era jewelry is handmade, making the quality of each piece variable. Needless to say, Georgian jewelry is very rare. Often featuring nature-inspired designs such as leaves and birds, Georgian jewelry frequently includes precious stones.
Early Victorian, Romantic Jewelry (1837-1850)
Like jewelry of the Georgian era, early Victorian era jewelry features nature-inspired designs. Frequently, these designs would be delicately and intricately etched into gold. Lockets and brooches were popular everyday jewelry during the early Victorian era whereas colored gemstones and diamonds were worn during the evening.
Mid-Victorian, Grand Jewelry (1860-1880)
Because the Grand or Mid-Victorian era corresponded with the death of Queen Victoria’s husband, many jewelry pieces have solemn, grave designs. Known as mourning jewelry, the pieces feature heavy, dark stones. Jet, onyx, amethyst, and garnet are frequently found in jewelry from this period. The jewelry also became especially creative during this period. More colorful designs were born featuring shells, mosaics and colorful gemstones.
Late Victorian, Aesthetic Jewelry (1885-1900)
During the Late Victorian or Aesthetic period, jewelers used diamonds and feminine, bright gemstones such as sapphire, peridot, and spinel. Star and crescent designs as well as elaborate hat pins were also popular.
Arts and Crafts Jewelry (1894-1923)
Due to the Industrial Revolution, many jewelry designers rebelled during the Arts and Crafts movement, returning to intricate jewelry designs and handmade craftsmanship. It was common for jewelry of this era to be simple in pattern, made of colorful, uncut stones.
Art Nouveau Jewelry (1895-1915)
Designed by Rene Jules Lalique in France and other jewelers in America, Art Nouveau jewelry features natural designs such as flowers and butterflies.
Edwardian Jewelry (1901-1910)
The Edwardian period was born when Queen Victoria died and her son Edward became king. During this period, expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs were the fashion.
Art Deco Jewelry (1920-1935)
Influenced by African, Egyptian and Japanese themes, Art Deco jewelry is famous for its geometric designs, sharp lines, and bright colors. Bakelite, celluloid, enamel and doublets were used frequently during this era. Necklaces were long and bracelets were worn many at a time. Amber and murano beads were worn as well as chokers.
Retro Jewelry (1940s)
Inspired by Hollywood, Retro jewelry is colorful, bold and elaborate. Commonly worn were large cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and charm bracelets.
Georgian Jewelry (1714-1837)
Georgian era jewelry is handmade, making the quality of each piece variable. Needless to say, Georgian jewelry is very rare. Often featuring nature-inspired designs such as leaves and birds, Georgian jewelry frequently includes precious stones.
Early Victorian, Romantic Jewelry (1837-1850)
Like jewelry of the Georgian era, early Victorian era jewelry features nature-inspired designs. Frequently, these designs would be delicately and intricately etched into gold. Lockets and brooches were popular everyday jewelry during the early Victorian era whereas colored gemstones and diamonds were worn during the evening.
Mid-Victorian, Grand Jewelry (1860-1880)
Because the Grand or Mid-Victorian era corresponded with the death of Queen Victoria’s husband, many jewelry pieces have solemn, grave designs. Known as mourning jewelry, the pieces feature heavy, dark stones. Jet, onyx, amethyst, and garnet are frequently found in jewelry from this period. The jewelry also became especially creative during this period. More colorful designs were born featuring shells, mosaics and colorful gemstones.
Late Victorian, Aesthetic Jewelry (1885-1900)
During the Late Victorian or Aesthetic period, jewelers used diamonds and feminine, bright gemstones such as sapphire, peridot, and spinel. Star and crescent designs as well as elaborate hat pins were also popular.
Arts and Crafts Jewelry (1894-1923)
Due to the Industrial Revolution, many jewelry designers rebelled during the Arts and Crafts movement, returning to intricate jewelry designs and handmade craftsmanship. It was common for jewelry of this era to be simple in pattern, made of colorful, uncut stones.
Art Nouveau Jewelry (1895-1915)
Designed by Rene Jules Lalique in France and other jewelers in America, Art Nouveau jewelry features natural designs such as flowers and butterflies.
Edwardian Jewelry (1901-1910)
The Edwardian period was born when Queen Victoria died and her son Edward became king. During this period, expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs were the fashion.
Art Deco Jewelry (1920-1935)
Influenced by African, Egyptian and Japanese themes, Art Deco jewelry is famous for its geometric designs, sharp lines, and bright colors. Bakelite, celluloid, enamel and doublets were used frequently during this era. Necklaces were long and bracelets were worn many at a time. Amber and murano beads were worn as well as chokers.
Retro Jewelry (1940s)
Inspired by Hollywood, Retro jewelry is colorful, bold and elaborate. Commonly worn were large cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and charm bracelets.
Do You Buy Jewelry? Can I sell my jewelry to you?
Yes. We are your full service jeweler on the web. Please visit our buying page for more information
Do you collect sales tax?
Only for Florida residents
We collect 7% sales tax from Miami-Dade County residents. All other Florida residents will incur a 6.5% sales tax. We do not collect sales tax for items shipped to other states.
Do you have a store that I can visit?
Yes and No.
We first an foremost jewelry dealers/ wholesalers. We do have an office that is staffed with real people and not some random call center.
You are welcome to visit our office by appointment to view any items that you might be interested in. We are located in the DuPont Building in downtown Miami. Call us at 305-933-5777 to schedule an appointment.
You are welcome to visit our office by appointment to view any items that you might be interested in. We are located in the DuPont Building in downtown Miami. Call us at 305-933-5777 to schedule an appointment.
Do you offer a layaway plan?
Yes.
Dover Jewelry offers a 60 day Layaway Plan for your convenience. We usually require a 30% down at time of purchase, followed by 2 monthly installments.
Example: You are purchasing an item for $2,400 on Jan 15th. On the day you place the order (Jan 15th) you would pay $800. Then on Feb 15th and March 15th you would pay $800. Your item is shipped once the final payment is received (In this case it would be March 15th)
If you decide to cancel your layaway we will collect a restocking fee equal to 10% of the item's price. Items returned which were purchased using layaway are also subject to a 10% restocking fee.(in this aforementioned example this would equal to $240).
Example: You are purchasing an item for $2,400 on Jan 15th. On the day you place the order (Jan 15th) you would pay $800. Then on Feb 15th and March 15th you would pay $800. Your item is shipped once the final payment is received (In this case it would be March 15th)
If you decide to cancel your layaway we will collect a restocking fee equal to 10% of the item's price. Items returned which were purchased using layaway are also subject to a 10% restocking fee.(in this aforementioned example this would equal to $240).
Do you offer appraisals?
Yes
An appraisal for retail replacement purposes (insurance) is provided for each item.
We do offer appraisals for jewelry not purchased from us. Prices vary from $50 to $250 depending on the difficulty of the item being appraised, not it's value.
We do offer appraisals for jewelry not purchased from us. Prices vary from $50 to $250 depending on the difficulty of the item being appraised, not it's value.
Do you ship internationaly?
Yes.
We ship using FedEx or UPS.
Importing merchandise into your country may result in additional customs, taxes, brokerage fees and/or duty fees imposed by your government upon delivery of your order. The buyer is soley responsible for any additional expenses incurred.
A note about international RETURNS: Any export duties imposed by your government are your sole responsibility. We will not absorb any of those costs when you return items to us.
You may be able to recover your initial importing fees/duties when returning an item. Please check with your government about recovering those duties/fees.
Importing merchandise into your country may result in additional customs, taxes, brokerage fees and/or duty fees imposed by your government upon delivery of your order. The buyer is soley responsible for any additional expenses incurred.
A note about international RETURNS: Any export duties imposed by your government are your sole responsibility. We will not absorb any of those costs when you return items to us.
You may be able to recover your initial importing fees/duties when returning an item. Please check with your government about recovering those duties/fees.
