Timeless luxury for modern collectors
Discover rare and authenticated vintage designer pieces from the world's most prestigious brands.
Curated Collection
Handpicked items that define luxury and style
Give your luxury pieces a new chapter
We specialize in purchasing estate jewelry, diamonds, watches, and designer handbags. Whether you’re refreshing your collection or parting with treasured pieces, we offer a seamless, discreet selling experience that allows your items to move forward with purpose.
Confidence in every legendary piece
True luxury endures. Each item we curate is meticulously authenticated to uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship and provenance. From GIA certified diamonds and iconic handbags to rare watches, coins and antiquities, only the extraordinary makes it into our collection.
Trusted Buyers. Global Reach. Wearable Wealth.
Vintage Contessa & Times Past is an internationally respected retailer and wholesaler of vintage and estate luxury goods, known first and foremost for experience, consistency, and integrity. Our position in the global luxury market has been earned over decades—not through hype or trend chasing, but through honorable buying practices, disciplined valuation, and doing exactly what we say we will do. Because of this reputation, wholesalers, collectors, estates, and private individuals around the world routinely reach out to sell directly to us. We are buyers first.
Client experience
Collectors trust us for our insight and unwavering commitment to exceptional luxury.
Rob and his staff took care of me in helping me check off a bucket list item. Pricing was fair but the customer service was even better.
My go to spot for all of the best handbags and jewelry finds!!! Rob and Donae are the best
Always a great selection of unique designer purses and a large variety of collectible watches. I love that it's a local business so you can talk to the owners directly.
I was so impressed with the customer service I received at The Vintage Contessa. The team was very friendly and helpful, and they went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a great buying or selling experience.
Well curated authentic selection, friendly and knowledgeable people and great values
I recently purchased two small designer handbags from Vintage Contessa. They were both in immaculate condition and just like new. Ashley, the salesperson who helped me, was extremely helpful and had the bags shipped promptly.
I recently purchased a watch from the Vintage Contessa and it was the easiest purchase I have ever made. Rob made it a fun shopping experience while in the store and treats everyone like family, if I could give 10 stars I would. Thank you Rob!
I loved the store and Ryan was absolutely great and answered all my questions. I never thought I was going to love ❤️ this store so much. It was like finding a treasure in the heart of Houston. Ryan was super patient and helped me to choose an impeccable Louis Vuitton purse! I just want to report a very lazy employee, Grace Kelly, the dog. She was sleeping on the sofa all the time I was in the store. But you know, she's a princess and absolutely cute.
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