About Chrome Hearts
Chrome Hearts was founded in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles, initially as a brand dedicated to crafting custom leather motorcycle gear. However, the brand quickly expanded its scope, becoming renowned for its bold, gothic-inspired jewelry. The brand’s distinctive aesthetic, characterized by heavy use of crosses, fleur-de-lis, and dagger motifs, has cultivated a cult following. Chrome Hearts maintains an air of exclusivity by keeping production limited and distribution highly selective, often only available in their own boutiques or through special collaborations. This has positioned the brand as a symbol of luxury and rebellious style, attracting a clientele that ranges from rock stars to fashion-forward individuals who appreciate its craftsmanship and unique identity.
Today, Chrome Hearts is more than just a jewelry brand; it’s a cultural phenomenon. Despite its niche beginnings, it has grown to become a coveted label in the worlds of fashion and pop culture, largely due to its ability to transcend trends while maintaining a consistent, distinctive identity. The brand’s popularity has soared among younger generations, in part due to high-profile collaborations with artists, designers, and even other luxury brands, which have brought Chrome Hearts into new creative territories. Its commitment to quality and its defiant, non-conformist ethos continue to resonate strongly in a market saturated with mass-produced goods. As a result, Chrome Hearts jewelry is not just a statement piece but a badge of authenticity and individuality, making it a staple for those who seek to stand out with both style and substance.
About Estate Jewelry
Purchasing estate jewelry is an excellent way to buy high-end 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.
