Investing in antique and fine estate jewelry is more than just the appreciation for the beauty and craftsmanship of the jewelry. Popular in all eras, Art Deco is famous for its bold and vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and opulent materials. Renowned for its charm and timeless appeal, the Art Deco Sapphire Bracelet is the perfect […]
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The Truth and History of the Blackamoor
There has been so much controversy of late on the Blackamoor and Blackamoor jewelry. THE TRUTH When Megan Markel meet the Royal Family Princess Margret of Kent was wearing a Blackamoor brooch. Journalists and the press made a very loud statement that this was a racists brooch and it was worn to insult the future […]
Plique a Jour Jewelry
What is Plique a Jour Jewelry: Plique a Jour is French for “letting light in”, or “Pools of Light.” It defines the vitreous enameling technique where enamel is applied in cells similar to cloisonné but with no backing in the final product, so light can flow through the transparent or translucent enamel. This requires a […]
History of Snake Jewelry
History of Snake Jewelry | Stunning, culturally diverse and symbolic The history of Snake jewelry has been around since Egyptian times. The snake one of the earliest and culturally diverse symbols in jewelry. Since Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, this slithering serpent has represented a host of different meanings to different cultures. […]