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NORTH SHORE EXCHANGE North Shore Exchange, a luxury consignment and nonprofit organization that was established in 2013, offers a large assortment of authenticated vintage jewelry, both online and in three Chicagoland boutiques, where 80% of the inventory is exclusively in-store. The selection and price point of these pieces run the gamut from $25 for costume jewelry to upwards of $25,000 for fine jewelry. "The recent rise in the popularity of vintage jewelry reflects a broader shift toward personal style over mass production,” says President & CEO, Maxine Winer. “People are seeking pieces that feel individual, intentional and distinctive.” At North Shore Exchange, which is volunteer-founded and -staffed, you can find items from luxury fashion houses like Chanel, Cartier, Van Cleef, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. Other popular vintage jewelry brands that are highly coveted in the stores include Miriam Haskell, Bvlgari, Buccellati, Kenneth Jay Lane, Hattie Carnegie, Trifari and Coro. if you’re searching for vintage jewelry on the North Shore, there are a number of local options to start a treasure hunt.
HERITAGE TRAIL MERCANTILE An eye for quality vintage goods is a skill Lisa Chrisopoulos cultivated during her childhood, as she tagged along with her parents to various antique markets throughout the Midwest. Later, she honed her skill traveling Europe and filling her suitcases with vintage items to sell back in the States. Today, Chrisopoulos owns and runs Heritage Trail Mercantile, a popular antique market located in an airy, studio- style building in Northfield. HTM is a hub for 42 artisans and specialists showcasing a menagerie of unique items, ranging from home décor, furniture and antiques to collectibles, vintage clothing and jewelry. The jewelry department is particularly strong with 13 well-sourced vendors, some of whom have been with HTM for over 20 years. Displayed in tall glass cases, the colorful merchandise frequently turns over as vendors are constantly finding new antique and vintage pieces to sell. Costume jewelry averages around $100 per piece (you can find some pieces for as little as $15), and fine jewelry ranges from $1,500 to $4,000. “If you’re influenced by the zeitgeist of what’s cool, you may be looking to vintage jewelry to continue a contemporary jewelry trend,” Chrisopoulos explains.
While Christie’s may be known for signature pieces and blockbuster sales,
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