Baroque Rocks on What is Vintage Jewellery?

Within the gloriously glittery world of fine jewellery, you may have encountered terms such as contemporary jewellery, vintage jewellery, antique jewellery and estate jewellery used to describe different periods of design.  At Baroque Rocks, we delight in dazzling pieces that fall firmly into the vintage jewellery category, particularly jewels created between the 1960s and the early 2000s.

 
So, what exactly is vintage jewellery?
In simple terms, vintage jewellery refers to pieces that were created between 15 and 100 years ago.  These jewels capture the craftsmanship, style and spirit of their era, making them highly collectible for jewellery lovers who appreciate design with history and character.

 
By contrast, antique jewellery describes pieces that are over 100 years old, while contemporary jewellery refers to jewels created in the present day.

You may also encounter the term estate jewellery.  This simply means the jewellery previously belonged to another owner.  Estate jewellery can be vintage, antique or even relatively modern — the defining factor is ownership history rather than age.

 
At Baroque Rocks, our curated collection focuses on modern vintage jewellery from the 1960s through to the early 2000s — an era when designers transformed jewellery into expressive, sculptural works of art.

 
Note: This article explains what vintage jewellery is, while Baroque Rocks’ Guide to Antique vs Vintage Jewellery explores the key differences between these two categories in greater detail.