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Estate and Vintage Jewelry in Aptos, CA

3 of the 4 jewelry stores we list in Aptos have estate and vintage jewelry.

Estate jewelry — pre-owned, vintage and antique pieces — is sold by a smaller group of jewelers and dealers, and most jewelry stores carry only new stock. Every business in this list names estate, vintage, antique or pre-owned jewelry in its business name, listing or on its own website.

  1. Mark Areias Jewelers

    7552 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003-3820

    Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday & Monday - Closed

    Watch repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
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  2. Garrett Jewelers

    7 Seascape Vlg, Aptos, CA 95003-6102

    Mon 10am-5pm, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelryAppraisals
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  3. Alice Riordan Estate Jewelry

    26A Seascape Vlg, Aptos, CA 95003-6100

    Estate jewelry
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Ask about the era and the stones. Good estate dealers describe the period (Victorian, Art Deco, retro), test the metal and can tell you whether the stones are original. For a larger purchase, ask whether the piece comes with a written appraisal or a lab report for the main diamond.

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What is the difference between estate, vintage and antique jewelry?

Estate jewelry simply means previously owned, whatever its age. Vintage usually describes pieces at least a few decades old, and antique is generally used for pieces about 100 years old or more.

Is estate jewelry cheaper than new jewelry?

Often, because the price does not include a new retail markup — but rare period pieces and signed designer jewelry can sell above the price of comparable new jewelry. Compare the metal, the stones and the condition, not just the price.