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Gorgeous fluted details on this vintage Van Cleef ...

Sep 19

Gorgeous fluted details on this vintage Van Cleef & Arpels dress ring from 1958. In 18ct gold set with rubies and diamonds, the crossover design is super stylish and has such great shape and volume.

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If you love old cut diamonds this beautiful rose ...

Sep 18

If you love old cut diamonds this beautiful rose cut is sure to set your heart a flutter. Just look how the light catches all those little triangular facets✨ Set into a Victorian Gothic revival pendant highlighted with black enamel and embellished with further old cut diamonds, this pendant is a total show stopper.

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Sssseriously ssssmitten with our new Victorian ...

Sep 17

Sssseriously ssssmitten with our new Victorian gold snake bangle. The head is set with a beautiful vibrant kite-shape emerald and the beady little eyes with fiery rubies. The body is wonderfully articulated and sinuous and feels smooth and supple as it slithers round the wrist. 🐍❤️

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In celebration of our 1000th post 🎉 here’s a ...

Sep 14

In celebration of our 1000th post 🎉 here’s a selection of our wonderful tiaras for your viewing pleasure, swipe through to see the different styles and sizes we currently have. Don’t forget - most of these beauties are available to hire so your tiara wearing dreams may be closer to reality than you think! 👸✨ Which is your favourite? Mine’s number 4 but don’t tell the others! 🤫

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A super stylish gold and steel cuff bangle by ...

Sep 13

A super stylish gold and steel cuff bangle by Bulgari c.1980s. The cuff has an overall zig zag design formed of two uniform rows of 18ct yellow gold arrow shaped motifs interspersed with stainless steel motifs that fit flush in between each gold one. The back of the bracelet is open and the whole is gently sprung to aid putting on and taking off. The bangle is very smooth and comfortable to wear, it slips on and off easily but is very secure on the wrist. This combination of metals is a classic Bulgari look and is a bold and stylish design.

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X’s from Tiffany for a sunny Sunday morning. ...

Sep 12

X’s from Tiffany for a sunny Sunday morning. This classic gold collar necklace from the ‘Signature’ collection is a great easy to wear necklace, perfect for wearing alone for a chic daytime look or adding to layers of chains for a more informal feel. More pics and full details on the website.

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Shut the front door! No, your eyes are not ...

Sep 11

Shut the front door! No, your eyes are not deceiving you… this is a spectacularly rare and sensational antique pink pear shape natural diamond… we have made a ring traditional in style around it as a nod to the period it is from.

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It was love at first sight with this unusual ...

Sep 11

It was love at first sight with this unusual antique French signet ring. The gold double headed swivel ring dates from c.1880, it has a rope twist band which terminates either side in a lion’s head between which is an oval two tone plaque. It has stylised fleur-de-lys motifs around the edge and swivels around, each face in either yellow or white metal, both sides unengraved, perfect for you to put your own stamp on. A rare opportunity to personalise an antique signet ring, it’s just been added to the website.

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Holding on to summer with our gorgeous colourful ...

Sep 10

Holding on to summer with our gorgeous colourful 1960s Bulgari bracelets. Coral and lapis or turquoise and lapis, both equally beautiful and they look great worn together. Available separately or as a pair, swipe to see them on and see our website for full details and more photos. Which do you prefer?

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Revelling in the pure watery depths of this truly ...

Sep 9

Revelling in the pure watery depths of this truly exceptional 7.79ct Golconda diamond. Recently finished, we’re thrilled to be able to offer this beauty for sale. All diamonds can be classified into two main categories which are referred to as ‘types’, depending on the trace elements that are naturally present within the carbon crystal structure of the diamond. Type I diamonds contain small amounts of nitrogen whereas Type II diamonds do not. Each of these types is then subdivided further and the term Type IIA is used to denote the very purest diamonds. This means there are no measurable impurities in the diamond of any kind which makes these stones exceptionally rare, they make up less than 2% of all gem quality diamonds found worldwide. Not only can these stones be perfectly colourless but they also possess an exceptional level of transparency which enhances their beauty and allows the brilliance and fire of the diamond to be appreciated to the fullest. Famous examples of Type IIA diamonds include the Koh-i-Noor and the Cullinan, which are part of the Crown Jewels, as well as the Krupp diamond which Richard Burton bought for Elizabeth Taylor and was later renamed the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond.

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These gorgeous antique diamond cufflinks have just...

Sep 8

These gorgeous antique diamond cufflinks have just arrived with us. French and dating from the early 20th century they have a beautiful open work design and an elegant sparkle which is sure to add the perfect finishing touch to a suited and booted ensemble.✨

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There’s so much light and life in these gorgeous...

Sep 5

There’s so much light and life in these gorgeous chunky old European cut diamonds. You can see the generous height of the crowns as I turn the ring and this is one of the characteristics that lend these old cut stones the charm and personality that we love. These three weigh 1.81cts in total and we’ve set them flush into this fabulous 18ct gold gypsy setting. Perfect for him or her or maybe to share?!

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It’s always a thrill to find one of our jewels ...

Sep 4

It’s always a thrill to find one of our jewels in a jewellery book but especially when it’s one of the classics on a particular Maison. A Van Cleef & Arpels Cheveux D’Ange necklace from 1954 (just like ours) features in this Sylvie Raulet book - swipe to see them side by side.

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New arrival 🎉 This fabulous pair of Van Cleef ...

Sep 3

New arrival 🎉 This fabulous pair of Van Cleef & Arpels vintage gold and diamond floral cluster earrings from 1962. Designed as a three-dimensional stylised cluster of gold flowers with textured 18ct yellow gold petals and round brilliant cut diamond centres they have clip fittings making them suitable for everyone to wear. They are light-hearted and fun whilst still being super stylish. The asymmetric, overlapping clusters give the earrings great shape and volume and the textured gold adds visual interest which is highlighted by the bright sparkle of the scattered diamonds. Nature is a key source of inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels, as the Maison notes, “Since its founding in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels has oft turned to nature as an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Enthralled by the constant metamorphoses of flora and fauna, the Maison creates pieces that echo the blooming of flowers and the lushness of gardens.”

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As summer is drawing to a close it’s even more ...

Sep 3

As summer is drawing to a close it’s even more important to surround ourselves with bright colours! The very best and rarest gemstones should be within reach in all sizes. These three rings are the very highest quality, the emeralds are lovely old Colombian material and both are No Oil, the spinel is unheated from Burma and the most vivid red achievable.

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The King of Beasts and the King of the Skies. 🦁...

Sep 3

The King of Beasts and the King of the Skies. 🦁 🦅 Our wonderful antique French bangles c.1890s are made in 18ct gold, one with lion heads and the other eagle heads. Both animals were symbolic of strength, courage and majesty and these heads definitely have a commanding presence. Both bangles have a beautiful soft patina to them and they look great worn together or one on each wrist. Available separately, all the details are on our website.

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