Antique Jewellery
What is a Signet Ring?
The signet ring is one of the oldest objects in human history — a personal mark, pressed into wax to seal letters and authenticate documents for thousands of years. A...
What is a Signet Ring?
The signet ring is one of the oldest objects in human history — a personal mark, pressed into wax to seal letters and authenticate documents for thousands of years. A...
How to Read Antique Gold & Silver Hallmarks
British hallmarks are one of the oldest consumer protection systems in the world — and once you know how to read them, they tell you exactly what a piece is...
How to Read Antique Gold & Silver Hallmarks
British hallmarks are one of the oldest consumer protection systems in the world — and once you know how to read them, they tell you exactly what a piece is...
Rebus Intaglios — The Secret Language of Georgi...
Rebus intaglios are Georgian wax seals that encode hidden messages in their imagery — an eye, a cherub and a yew tree spelling out I love you. A guide to...
Rebus Intaglios — The Secret Language of Georgi...
Rebus intaglios are Georgian wax seals that encode hidden messages in their imagery — an eye, a cherub and a yew tree spelling out I love you. A guide to...
The Language of Flowers in Victorian Jewellery ...
Victorian jewellery was never purely decorative — every flower and plant carried a specific meaning. Forget-me-nots said remember me, ivy declared eternal fidelity, shamrocks spoke of faith and national pride,...
The Language of Flowers in Victorian Jewellery ...
Victorian jewellery was never purely decorative — every flower and plant carried a specific meaning. Forget-me-nots said remember me, ivy declared eternal fidelity, shamrocks spoke of faith and national pride,...
A Dazzling Journey Through Antique Diamonds
Not all diamonds are cut the same way. A guide to the three cuts you'll encounter most often in antique jewellery — old mine cut, rose cut and old European...
A Dazzling Journey Through Antique Diamonds
Not all diamonds are cut the same way. A guide to the three cuts you'll encounter most often in antique jewellery — old mine cut, rose cut and old European...
Antique Pocket Watch Chains
A buyer's guide to antique pocket watch chains. The difference between an Albert and Double Albert, what hallmarked links mean, and exactly what to look for when buying a Victorian...
Antique Pocket Watch Chains
A buyer's guide to antique pocket watch chains. The difference between an Albert and Double Albert, what hallmarked links mean, and exactly what to look for when buying a Victorian...