Older is better

I've often wondered where all the old jewelry is. I mean the really old stuff, like 15th century pieces and such. There probably in old family safe's where they belong. 

I occasionally read this blog for design ideas that I can't afford and I often covet the items so I often don't click on the link for that reason. She had a great article about old jewelry, and an earring (pictured below) that was over 2,000 years old. When I had been thinking about the 15th century pieces, this blew my mind! I should have thought bigger, better, and older. It's funny in my business, the older something is, the more valuable and sought-after it is. If our society only revered elderly people that way...

If interested, read article here.