by Lucy | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Above: Georgian emerald paste parure, close set in gold. English early 19th Century. My interest in antique paste jewellery goes back to the 1980’s when I purchased a demi- parure set with foiled amethyst paste stones set in cut down gilt settings. I loved the...
by Anne Schofield | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Above: A fabulous emerald pendant brooch by Collingwood & Co. Ltd., in its original case labelled ‘Jewellers to the Royal Family’. We’re excited to share the news of a private collection of superb quality Art Deco jewels which has just arrived in time...
by admin | Sep 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
The House of Cartier – Family business to International Brand Above: Cartier onyx & diamond bow brooch c.1930 In 1847 Louis Cartier opened a small jewellery store in Paris.In 1870 his son Alfred assumed leadership and organised the first exhibition in London.In...
by Lisa Moore | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Mourning Jewellery Above: Victorian banded agate & diamond heart shaped pendant c.1859. The 20th century Irish born artist Francis Bacon had a very simple view of mortality; “You live, you die. That’s it,” This may be seen as a very bleak view of one of life’s...
by Lisa Moore | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Opals: Australia’s ‘Rainbow’ Gems Above: European opal, carved as a cameo, attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt, c. 1880. ?? cm. Photograph courtesy of the author. I recently acquired a striking opal cameo set in silver as a ring. Depicting Nike, the goddess of Victory in...
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