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Through out the ages， antique jewelry not only embodies profound historical and cultural values， quite often it tells fascinating stories. Every stone and every curve on an antique piece lovingly made by artisans would always have carried good wishes for your closest， or have been a witness for an undying love story. It sometimes acts like a guardian or a keeper of secrets and hopes.
With their distinctive artistic features and exquisite crafts， period styles such as Georgian， Victorian， Edwardian， Art Nouveau and Art Deco have also been known as the classics. Georgian （1714-1830） and Victorian （1837-1901） high jewelries define the meaning of sophistication and extravagance. Both period styles have strong influences to the world， even today. Art Nouveau inspired people to respect nature， using a large number of flowers， birds and animals as its design subjects， jewelry had never been so romantic. In the 1920s， the industrialization and modernization of America and Europe pushed the arts and designs into a more abstract fashion. It was all about machines， geometry and speed.
In this fascinating era， many great jewelry brands became to be known and collected amongst royalties and the rich and famous. Cartier， Van Cleef & Arpels were born in Paris. They source gems of the highest quality and the best designers. Tiffany was born in the States， representing American spirit – new and free.
Elizabeth Taylor once said：“jewelry is eternal， I merely act as temporary guardian.”