Author Archives: heirlooms
When green is not just green
When thinking of green gemstones, emerald often comes to mind as one of the most valuable. But did you know there are
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A Royal mystery solved!
One of the most exciting parts of my work is when I come across treasures like the brooch you can see in
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How functional fobs became fashionable
Fobs used to be a functional accessory but they are now considered to be treasured antiques and even fashionable modern jewellery pieces.
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Caring for Antique Jewellery
As you can imagine, caring for antique jewellery requires special attention to preserve its beauty and value and if they are not
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Vintage vs Antique
I recently talked about jewellery eras and thought you may find it interesting to know the differences between vintage and antique jewellery.
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Fine Filigree
Filigree is a delicate and intricate metalworking technique that has been used for centuries to create exquisite patterns in jewellery. Originating in
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Going for Gold
You may be aware that the price of gold has rocketed in recent months and this has had a significant impact on
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Jewellery eras explained
I love sharing about antique jewellery with you and thought it might be interesting to tell you about what you could expect
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Anyone for Tennis?
It’s the middle of Wimbledon fortnight so it seemed like a good opportunity to talk about tennis bracelets! Before it was known
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Valuing your treasures
I’m often asked what I look for when valuing antique jewellery. I have extensive experience in the field of antique jewellery having
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