Authenticated genuine
Authenticated genuine
Vintage Jewelry
We test and authenticate all of our jewelry by verifying the metal purity using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers as well as non-damaging chemical purity testing methods. We use diamond and precious gem testing tools to test our gemstones, and we have a jeweler and GIA-accredited gemologist on staff, as well as trained brand authentication experts. We meticulously check every piece before listing it for sale to make sure it meets our rigorous quality standards and can be guaranteed to be authentic and as described. We go above and beyond and do all of this so you can shop with confidence and rest assured that you are getting extremely high-quality and authentic vintage jewelry.
OUR VISION
We see each piece of vintage jewelry as not just a thing of beauty, but as a piece of history; a piece of art. We want to bring these wonderful pieces into the hands of people who will wear, cherish, and love them. We created this platform to preserve the history of these pieces for you, so you can find the pieces you will love.
OUR MISSION IS
To be the #1 seller of quality, affordable, and genuine vintage jewelry and to preserve the history and beauty of these cherished pieces for generations to come.
Our Core Values
DIVERSITY
We deal with all kinds of vintage jewelry, any style, from all across the globe and from any time period.
TRUST
We offer a simple and easy full money-back refund guarantee; if you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, just let us know.
AUTHENTIC
& TESTED
We rigorously test and authenticate every piece of jewelry, so you can be sure you are getting exactly what you want every time.
CARE
Your happiness is our top priority. We will go to great lengths to build a relationship based on trust and provide you with quality vintage jewelry. You can always reach out to us directly at any time, as we are always happy to help.
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OUR STORY
Our passion and enthusiasm for vintage jewelry started out as just a hobby. In 2015, we began going to estate sales and garage sales, searching for beautiful, unique vintage jewelry. We began selling our vintage treasures online, but kept the ones we really loved.
By 2016, online sales continued to grow, and we expanded our operations to include having regular booths set up to sell our vintage jewelry at local flea markets. Our hobby was growing into a business, and we were learning a ton about the history and origins of the exquisite jewelry pieces we were coming across.
In 2017, we began buying vintage jewelry in bulk from businesses like pawn shops and gold stores. We repaired and refurbished many pieces that would have otherwise just been melted down and processed into gold or silver bullion bars. Saving ornate and handmade jewelry pieces from the furnace just felt like the right thing to do, and it turns out, it was not a bad business strategy either.
In 2018, business began to grow rapidly, and we expanded by listing on other 3rd-party platforms such as Mercari and Poshmark, among others. We were successfully repairing and reselling tons of jewelry that came through, but at this point there were enough unsalvageable pieces coming through that we formed CK Refiners, our parent company, so we could process the scrap gold and silver in house, which provided us with a secondary revenue stream.
Finally, our own website, VintageJewelryTrade.com, goes live, and we are able to service all of our customers directly. We provide you with beautiful, one-of-a-kind, vintage jewelry pieces.
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Our passion and enthusiasm for vintage jewelry started out as just a hobby. In 2015, we began going to estate sales and garage sales, searching for beautiful, unique vintage jewelry. We began selling our vintage treasures online, but kept the ones we really loved.
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By 2016, online sales continued to grow, and we expanded our operations to include having regular booths set up to sell our vintage jewelry at local flea markets. Our hobby was growing into a business, and we were learning a ton about the history and origins of the exquisite jewelry pieces we were coming across.
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In 2017, we began buying vintage jewelry in bulk from businesses like pawn shops and gold stores. We repaired and refurbished many pieces that would have otherwise just been melted down and processed into gold or silver bullion bars. Saving ornate and handmade jewelry pieces from the furnace just felt like the right thing to do, and it turns out, it was not a bad business strategy either.
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In 2018, business began to grow rapidly, and we expanded by listing on other 3rd-party platforms such as Mercari and Poshmark, among others. We were successfully repairing and reselling tons of jewelry that came through, but at this point there were enough unsalvageable pieces coming through that we formed CK Refiners, our parent company, so we could process the scrap gold and silver in house, which provided us with a secondary revenue stream.
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Finally, our own website, VintageJewelryTrade.com, goes live, and we are able to service all of our customers directly. We provide you with beautiful, one-of-a-kind, vintage jewelry pieces.
FEATURED BLOGS
A Practical Guide to Jewelry Era Dating at Home
Use this guide to jewelry era dating to spot period details, assess materials, and buy authentic vintage pieces with more confidence and fair-value focus.
Turquoise Versus Lapis Jewelry Compared
Compare turquoise versus lapis jewelry by color, origin, durability, value, and vintage style so you can choose an authentic piece with confidence today.
Your Guide to Jewelry Appraisals and Value
Use this guide to jewelry appraisals to understand value, choose a qualified appraiser, protect your vintage pieces, and avoid common costly mistakes.
FAQs
Each of our pieces of vintage jewelry is unique, and most are handmade or one-of-a-kind, oftentimes by artists that are no longer making jewelry. So since each piece is individual, there is only one; once it is sold, that’s it.
Yes, we can resize any ring you want for an additional fee; simply check the resizing option upon checkout and select the size you want it resized to. Please note that this will increase the delivery time.
You can absolutely send it to us through our “sell to us” page; even if you are not sure what is real and what is a costume, we will go through it for you and then email you photos of what we found to be real gold, silver, and costume. We will include a clear breakdown of weight and purity and offer you a very fair and competitive price. Then you can sell what you want to part with, and we will ship back the rest you want to keep.