Costume jewellery often emulated the style of high end fine jewellery.Ĭostume jewellery was made very desirable by high end designers in the mid-20th century. Jewels made of semi-precious material were more affordable, and this affordability made jewellery accessible to a wider audience. In the 19th century, costume jewellery made of semi-precious material came into the market. During the 18th century, jewellers began making pieces with inexpensive glass. Costume jewellery has been part of culture for almost 300 years. However rare, high quality items have an ardent following and can garner high price tags. Jewellery within this genre is categorised as costume jewellery, as generally speaking it is made from inexpensive materials. The attraction lies in the discovery of that unique piece, one of a kind with quality workmanship which has survived a previous life. The term ‘Vintage’ describes pieces made 30 – 99 years ago, while ‘Antique’ refers to jewellery that is more than 100 years old. Vintage jewellery in particular, is a collectable form of art and sentimentality, and as such captures the attention of only the most discerning fashionistas. We source pieces from noted designers such as Dior, Givenchy, YSL, Trifari, Monet and much more. Only the finest and most attractive pieces make it through our selection process. Vintage pre-owned luxe is a carefully curated, sustainable collection of pre-owned luxury vintage and antique pieces sourced from antique fairs and expert dealers all over the world.

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