Antiques in Oxford

Enamelling is one of the most widely used techniques that adds to an item’s decorative appeal. Commonly used on silver items, it is the...

The late Anthony Gardner (1938-2023), a notable London-based jewellery dealer and collector specialised in both the Art Nouveau and Arts...

According to Chinese legend, some 5000 years ago, the mythical Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea’s ability to provide ‘vigour to the body,...

Pearl takes its name from the Latin word ‘perna’ meaning ‘leg’ as in the shape of the mollusc which hosts the pearl whilst it grows....

The end of the First World War heralded a revolt against the excesses of the Edwardian and Belle Epoque eras. The Great War had ravaged...

Are you clearing out a loft, a bottom drawer or garage? Do you need help to get cash?   Have you got many jobs you would like to do in...

With International Women’s Day on the 8th March the subject of Suffragette jewellery is a timely one. The period was short the majority...

You may be familiar with these antiques from Bridgerton, or perhaps The Queen Consorts visit on the Antiques Roadshow, but collecting...

Georg Jensen was a Danish silversmith and designer who lived from 1866 to 1935. He is best known for founding his eponymous design...

Spiders, as a general rule, are not well-loved by humans. Arachnophobia is one of the most common fears that people deal with. I would...

Thanks to films such as The Great Gatsby and period dramas like Downton Abbey offering an insight into how the fabulous jewels of the...

Few designers have managed to earn such acclaim while remaining as utterly elusive as Joel Arthur Rosenthal, otherwise known as JAR. His...

Alexandrite in its natural form is now rarer than diamonds. It is highly desirable and sought after – not surprising considering its...

Etruscan revival jewellery came about around the same time as the Egyptian and Hellenistic revivals, emerging during the same cultural...

Scarab beetle jewellery is often associated with Ancient Egypt. We’ll look at its origins in this ancient culture, the Egyptian Revival...

Charles Horner (1837 – 1896) from Yorkshire, was a prominent jeweller in the late 19thCentury. Born to a local weaver in Ovenden, his...

Hester Bateman is celebrated not just for her status as one of few female silversmiths working in Georgian England, but for the dynamic...

We delve into the world of Art Deco jewellery to discover its history, the most prized pieces and how to buy a few beautiful jewels of...

Garnets come in many colours and even in colour-changing varieties. They are formed from a group of minerals that have similar crystal...

Whether you're looking for a special ring to propose with, or perhaps you've inherited a ring you'd like to sell, here's everything you...