At Abbeys Auctions we regularly have a vast range of estate jewellery from the mid to late 1900s at our Melbourne auctions, as well as some more recent pieces.
We hold regular Fine Jewellery auctions in addition to our weekly general furniture and household goods auctions every Friday, and Collectables and Antiques sales every month. All can have jewellery items so take a look at the current auctions online or come down and view estate jewellery in-room every Thursday.
Examples of our estate jewellery includes:
- Bracelets
- Rings
- Necklaces
- Earrings
- Bangles
- Cuff links
- Brooches
- Pendants
Interested in selling Estate jewellery? Click here to find out more about selling jewellery at Auction and having items valued.
The definition of Estate jewellery is that it is pre-owned. It does not necessarily come from a deceased estate but quite often it can. There are a number of time periods it may come from, including as far back as the mid1800s (Victorian era) but the majority of pieces we get are in the mid to late 1900s.
Antique jewellery typically refers to items that are over 100 years old, and should therefore not be confused with estate jewellery (which can be any age). Items of this age seldom appear for sale, but try your luck! That being said, we get a wide range of jewellery from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, which would better fall into the Retro or Art or antique categories.
Vintage jewellery is defined by pieces that are over 20 years old (but less than 100). Essentially, it is something that’s not modern. It can also include Mid Century and Art Deco jewellery.
Check out our current auctions online, call us on 03 9898 2118 to see if we have what you’re after or visit our rooms on Thursdays between 9am and 5pm. Each week we get new stock!