Antiques in Oxford

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...

Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep them dry. They take their name from the Roman goddess of fire and...

Vintage jewellery is desirable twentieth century jewellery, that doesn’t necessarily fit into any particular design styles, such as Art...

From brooches and bracelets, to necklaces and rings, sparkling Victorian insect jewellery is currently popular among modern buyers. But...

More is more when it comes to eye-catching cocktail rings, so jazz up your jewellery collection this party season with some vintage bling....