Vintage
(from 1950 onward)
In our fast-moving and oversaturated world of consumer goods, vintage-style jewellery stands out from the crowd. These pieces inspire with their uniqueness, individuality and charm. They also fulfil the demand for sustainability and the appreciation of unique pieces from past decades.
Vintage jewellery (also known as retro jewellery) from the mid-century, 80s, 90s and 2000s takes you into a world full of discoveries, surprises and nostalgia. Take a stroll through the beauty of past decades and let yourself be enchanted by extraordinary individual pieces! Find out more
What does vintage actually mean?
In English, "vintage" means old, old-fashioned, mature and special. The term is considered a very positive attribute. In German, too, vintage stands for a quality feature that refers to objects that embody the style of their time and are characterised by their special quality, their special look and authenticity.
Good to know: Vintage pieces of jewellery are authentic originals, not modern imitations in the style of past eras.
Vintage jewellery: a historical classification
It is difficult to define uniform style characteristics for vintage jewellery. The reason for this is the diverse trends and stylistic pluralism that characterised the second half of the 20th century: From the figurative brooches of the 1940s and the cocktail jewellery of the 1950s to the innovative structures and ornaments of the Swinging Sixties and unusual material combinations of the 1970s to the eccentric designs of the 80s and 90s - each decade produced its own trends. Jewellery designers and goldsmiths were also constantly testing the boundaries and redefining the understanding of what is considered jewellery and what it should look like.
In our "Vintage" category, you will find all those pieces of jewellery that were created after the years of Art Déco jewellery and embody the style of the post-war period with its newly discovered joie de vivre.
Whether expressive vintage necklaces from the Space Age, large playful pendants from the Seventies or voluminous vintage earrings from the Eighties - browse through four decades of extraordinary jewellery art!
Which decade speaks to you?
Vintage jewellery: characteristics and features
Despite the versatility of vintage jewellery, there are a few features that characterise the "genre" and which we have compiled for you below:
- varied, sometimes daring and eccentric use of ornamentation
- interesting and unusual structures
- floral/plant-inspired shapes
- Contrasts between reflective and matt surfaces
- bold volumes
- lively reliefs
Halsbandaffaire - unique pieces for jewellery lovers
You don't want to buy off-the-peg jewellery, but are looking for treasures with character? Halsbandaffaire is your expert when it comes to authentic jewellery from the past and truly unique pieces.
Enjoy our comprehensive expert knowledge, our many years of experience and our expert advice. When you order a piece of jewellery from us, you will receive a carefully checked, lovingly packaged and high-quality unique piece, for which we issue a certificate of authenticity with every order.