A piece of jewelry often has a life much longer than that of its original owner. Whether lost, stolen, sold, or gifted, any item of high quality will develop character as it is passed on, and ages. Instead of describing how a necklace, for instance, evokes a 1920s “feel,” an owner can imagine what her new necklace actually was 90 years ago, where it went, and who was lucky enough to wear it before her. If properly cared for, estate jewelry can allow a new owner to be a part of a story larger than herself.