Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Matthams Spencer is a Paris-based writer who covers jewelry. Vintage jewellery makes a thoughtful and unique Christmas gift.

Vintage and antique jewelry from iconic and influential heritage houses appeal to those who love the ethos, aesthetic, and craftsmanship of a bygone era.

A host of jewelry insiders share their memories of vintage pieces and their insider knowledge when it comes to purchasing special items, including Tim Mendelson, the former personal assistant to ...

The cost of a piece from the past won’t reflect the recent steep rise in gold prices, and the weak U.S. dollar may help international buyers, too. By Tanya Dukes The jewelry industry has been having a ...

Gorgeous collectible vintage costume jewelry can add a wow factor to any outfit. Not only are the pieces beautiful, but they're more affordable than their fine jewelry counterparts. What's more, some ...

Trying to determine the trends in vintage jewelry can be a fool’s errand, given the category’s extraordinary variety. (By definition, anything that is older than 20 years is vintage.) But there is no ...

Take a look inside your jewelry box — or even your junk drawer — and you probably have a few pieces of unidentified rings, bracelets, or necklaces rolling around in there. Sure, they could be costume ...

First, let’s rip up the rulebook that says you can’t be sustainable and splurge. Case in point: You can now shop a rare collection of beautifully preserved, vintage Christian Dior jewelry on Farfetch.

How do you go about buying online? Should a piece be signed? And what’s good value right now? By Rachel Felder Whether you are looking for a delicate Art Deco engagement ring or a lavish antique ...

Thick gold chains and oversized cocktail rings from the ’80s and ’90s are staging a powerful return across high fashion and everyday wardrobes. This revival is being driven from both ends, with runway ...

Millennials and Gen Z are fueling global growth in pre-owned jewelry with an emphasis on craftsmanship and eco-consciousness. Courtesy Levy's Fine Jewelry In a luxury landscape where “sustainability” ...