What We Look for When Acquiring Jewelry at Edith & Aster
At Edith & Aster, we only acquire the most unique and stunning antique, vintage, and estate jewelry. Explore our jewelry acquisition criteria.
Erica Swallow
Erica Swallow, founder of Edith & Aster, combines her love for history and beauty on her search for the most stunning and unique antique, vintage, and estate jewelry pieces. She is a GIA Applied Jewelry Professional and is currently pursuing her GIA Graduate Gemologist degree. She aspires to be as bold and fearless as Gilded Age novelist Edith Wharton.
What’s the Difference Between Antique, Vintage, and Estate Jewelry?
What’s the difference between vintage jewelry, antique jewelry, and estate jewelry? Well, it comes down to two things: age and ownership.
The Eras of Antique & Vintage Jewelry
Learn about the key eras of antique and vintage jewelry, from Georgian and Victorian to Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Retro.