Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Heart Key Pendant Necklace

About the Brand

            Tiffany & Co. is a symbol of refined taste and superlative quality all over the world. The brand has a reputation of a leader in luxury goods and diamond jewelry.

​            Everything about this high-end jewelry maker, including Tiffany Blue color, is iconic. During the time Tiffany's has collaborated with the best jewelry designers such as Jean Schlumberger, Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso.

Tiffany & Co. engagement rings are unquestionably the most popular among diamond ring brands. What makes it to stand out? The answer is Tiffany diamond cut. Each diamond by the maker comes with excellent cut grades and is graded in house. The company controls every step of the grading process. Tiffany claims their standards as being higher than GIA standards. For a stone with borderline parameters, Tiffany's experts will go down in grade in order it to be exactly as it described.

About vintage jewelry

Vintage jewelry is something we can talk about for days. For such a big subject with the multiple aspects to discuss, here we’d like to focus on the most important parts of it.

So, what is vintage jewelry? Why it's so appealing? And how to buy your vintage jewelry online?

In the industry, different sellers and makers have different opinions on the time period when vintage jewels were made. Here at Nadine Krakov, we consider vintage as anything being made between 50 and 100 years ago. Therefore, all jewelry produced from 1930 to 1980 called vintage.

This time frame comprises of  Art Deco, Retro and Mid-Centurystyles.

Why do we love vintage jewelry so much? It's all about the quality of making and, of course, the aesthetic.

Vintage pieces were mostly made by hand or at least hand-finished while modern jewels are mainly cast. As the lifestyle back in the days was much slower, jewelry makers literally had more time in their hands. Skilled craftsmen honed their craft and reputation. They couldn’t allow a flimsy, poorly done piece to ruin that. Mass market jewelry didn’t exist at that time. Each little detail of a piece was executed thoughtfully and with the high quality in mind.

All the above is especially important when you are looking for a vintage engagement ring. If you want to find a special, one-of-a-kind engagement ring, look no further because we’ve got you covered.  Either it's a perfect diamond ring or a stunning color gemstone ring, we have a great variety to choose from.

How to shop your vintage jewelry online? Ask questions about maker's marks and hallmarks, request a video of the piece and show it to your jeweler. The easiest way to be confident with your purchase is to find a trustworthy, reputable seller. And if you are happened to be in Beverly Hills area, just google “vintage jewelry near me”, find Nadine Krakov Collection store and stop by for a good chat with a sip of champagne.