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A perfect marriage of jewellery and history! This ...

Mar 3

A perfect marriage of jewellery and history! This pair of gold and ancient coin ‘Monete’ earrings by Bulgari c.1970s have been set with a matched pair of decorative bronze coins from ancient Persia featuring the stylised head of a man within a rounded 18ct yellow gold frame, to post and clip fittings. The reverse of the gold frame settings are engraved with the following UMAR-IBN AL-ALA 738 d.C. DRAMMA PERSIA DINASTIA DEI SASSANIDI. Part of the iconic Bulgari Monete collection these earrings are both vintage and ancient and look very striking worn.

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These emerald rings are absolute gems, all ...

Mar 2

These emerald rings are absolute gems, all Colombian and all the unbeatable antique Muzo colour.

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A wonderful Victorian gold and gem-set snake ...

Mar 2

A wonderful Victorian gold and gem-set snake necklace, c.1870. The snake was a very popular jewellery motif in the mid-19th century after Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a snake engagement ring. This particular style of snake jewel where the snake holds its tail in its mouth references the ancient ouroboros symbol and its connotations of eternity and eternal love which is enhanced by the heart shaped motif held in the snake’s mouth which has a locket panel in the reverse for a tiny portrait of love token. The gemstones further the romance of the piece with diamonds symbolising eternal love, rubies for passion and emeralds for truth and fertility.

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Our beautiful new diamond and platinum floral ...

Feb 26

Our beautiful new diamond and platinum floral tiara by E. Wolfe & Co with wild roses set en tremblant. The tiara has a wonderful naturalistic form with its asymmetry and the fluid undulating movement of the stems. The design dates back to 1904 and was found in one of the many sketchbooks in the E. Wolfe archive, it was updated to include the en tremblant fittings which enhance the beauty of the tiara by breathing life and movement into it when worn. The tiara detaches from its frame and converts to a necklace using the accompanying diamond-set back chain, the three principle wild rose motifs also detach and the large one can be worn as a brooch whilst the slightly smaller pair become earrings with post and clip fittings. Full details and more images are on our website.

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This design is a beautiful way to express the ...

Feb 25

This design is a beautiful way to express the geometric facetting and big cut corners of a deco step cut diamond. The sapphire surround and subtle daylight gap accentuate these and highlight the diamond with the contrast.

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A magnificent 21.24ct cushion-cut diamond ...

Feb 25

A magnificent 21.24ct cushion-cut diamond solitaire ring, fresh off the bench and hypnotic in its beauty. This wonderful diamond has a lovely shape and cut and is of course a significant size at over 21cts, it has been set in the simplest and most elegant of settings with nothing to detract from its radiant beauty. The setting is as minimal as possible without compromising on security and the mix of platinum and gold feels contemporary and chic.

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A stylish gold and diamond torque style ring by ...

Feb 25

A stylish gold and diamond torque style ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1990s. The cuff-like design with an opening to the centre is pavé-set with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds within a free-form organic 18ct yellow gold edging of gently undulating style. This is a fun and versatile ring which can be worn alone or with other rings, the straight edges allowing it to stack neatly with other band style rings.

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A wonderful 19th Century French gold and ...

Feb 24

A wonderful 19th Century French gold and micromosaic cross pendant c.1880, the Latin style cross in 18ct yellow gold with exquisitely detailed micromosaic inlay centred on a vase of pink, red and white roses with a white dove of peace to either side. This is a wonderful example of micromosaic jewellery, it is in beautiful condition and the colours used are vibrant and clear. The tesserae are very tiny and well formed meaning the images really do appear painted until closer examination with a loupe reveals the individual glass pieces.

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This beautiful antique Cartier diamond and ...

Feb 23

This beautiful antique Cartier diamond and platinum solitaire ring c.1920 has just arrived with us. It is such a lovely ring, the generous deep proportions of the old mine brilliant cut with its small table and open culet cause the light to dance through it and the minimal platinum setting does nothing to distract from this. The ring has a romantic, nostalgic quality to it and the Cartier signature only adds to its appeal. Full details and more images on our website, link in bio.

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A beautiful pair of Victorian drop earrings ...

Feb 19

A beautiful pair of Victorian drop earrings c.1880s set with old-cut diamonds. These gorgeous earrings are set with a generous 5cts (estimated) of diamonds and they are beautifully articulated which creates wonderful movement allowing the diamonds to dazzle as they catch the light. These earrings have doubtlessly seen many a party and celebration in their 140 or so years, where will they be worn next?!

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An antique gold fringe style necklace by Wièse ...

Feb 18

An antique gold fringe style necklace by Wièse c.1890, designed in the archaeological revivalist style. Swipe to see a close up of the wonderful clasp designed as an ouroboros, the ancient Greek symbol of a snake eating its own tail which represented life, rebirth and infinity. Wièse has cleverly used a gold alloy with a reddish patina for this piece (as he did with others) to give the impression of an ancient jewel that has been in the earth for many hundreds of years.

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A perfect example of 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels ...

Feb 17

A perfect example of 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels jewelled whimsy. Part of their ‘la boutique’ collection this scarecrow brooch - or Clip Épouvantail as he’s properly called - is formed of 18ct gold with a chrysoprase head and is embellished with rubies, sapphires and diamonds. Advertised in the 1966 la boutique catalogue this clip is a highly collectible design and one just like it was owned and worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

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A stunning 8.20ct vintage Cartier ring. This is a ...

Feb 16

A stunning 8.20ct vintage Cartier ring. This is a wonderfully elegant ring, the emerald-cut diamond is mounted with minimum setting to allow maximum light into the stone, it is perfectly complimented by the rows of tapering baguette diamonds each side and the channel setting enhances the clean and refined appearance of the ring. The overall look is bright and icy, clean and elegant, an heirloom jewel to be worn and loved for generations. Full details, images and video on the website.

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A vintage 18ct gold and diamond ring by Van Cleef ...

Feb 16

A vintage 18ct gold and diamond ring by Van Cleef and Arpels circa 1970s, the head of the ring is lozenge shaped and formed as though it is being peeled open to reveal a pavé set round brilliant diamond interior, the 18ct gold is polished smooth and the head tapers down to a plain D-shape band. A stylish, easy to wear ring with a twist, it looks great worn alone or stacked with other band rings.

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Just arrived with us - this stylish Cartier 18ct ...

Feb 15

Just arrived with us - this stylish Cartier 18ct gold, diamond and coral vintage dress ring circa 1960s. It makes me think of suntans, kaftans and Manhattan cocktails sipped by the pool!

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It’s Valentines weekend! Does size matter? No. ...

Feb 13

It’s Valentines weekend! Does size matter? No. But if it does to you then this ticks that box!

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