About Jean Vitau Brand
Jean Vitau was one of the most impactful jewelry makers of his time. He was born in France in the 1930 and began his career in the jewelry industry at a young age by apprenticing in his uncle's Parisian atelier. That experience brought his creativity to a whole other level and became a foundation for his future success.
Vitau came up with a unique setting technique idea called “Gemlok setting”. With that setting he changed the bridal ring market and became a main supplier for Tiffany & Co. Vitau's Gemlok setting is still an innovative, secure, and elegant way to set gemstones. In addition to working for Tiffany, Vitau created jewels for Van Cleef & Arpels in parallel with building his own company. The brand is known for using unusual gemstones that are colorful and eloquent.
Jean Vitau pieces have a distinct European charm with an American take on luxury and style. His use of vibrant gemstones set in intricate designs made his jewelry stand out. Jean Vitau jewelry is timeless not only by the design but also by being made with the highest quality standards in mind.
About Estate Jewelry
Purchasing estate jewelry is an excellent way to buy high-quality pieces at a fair price. Those who appreciate classic or one-of-a-kind pieces prefer purchasing estate jewelry for a wide range of styles and historical influences.
Buying jewelry online can be challenging. The quality of the making has not got better over the time while the design is getting more and more generic. Add ever rising prices and you could end up with not finding anything suitable. To purchase a high-quality jewelry piece for an obtainable price consider buying estate items.
Quality vs Quantity
Estate pieces mostly belong to the era when jewels were handmade and not mass produced. There were simply less jewelry makers at that time and they cared about their reputation. Opposed to the current fast fashion approach, life pace was in general slower. That allowed makers to take more time to craft a truly quality piece.
Fair price vs Overpriced
Designer pieces aka signed pieces can cost multiple times more than their unsigned equivalents. We pay not only for an item itself but also for the brand advertising campaigns and all the buzz the name is creating. Prices for estate jewelry form differently and mostly depend on the cost paid by a seller. A pre-owned Bulgari ring and a brand-new Bulgari piece have a significant price difference. Ask your local jewelry store about the retail price of the desired piece and you’d be pleasantly surprised.
True value vs Seasonal rush
Pre-owned jewelry retains its value as over time it gets unique and sought-after. Think purchasing a new car that loses its value right after you left your dealer versus buying a vintage vehicle.
At the Nadine Krakov Collection we are in love with all things beautiful. Each of our estate jewelry pieces is in excellent condition. We preserve the history and the greatest styles of the past so our clients can enjoy it at the fullest.
