Antiques in Oxford

Ancient jewellery Jewellery is a universal form of adornment. Jewellery made from shells, stone and bones survives from prehistoric...

In 1873 Auguste Verneuil, who was based at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, began to work to synthesise corundum. In 1876, after...

Acrostic jewellery Acrostic jewellery, which originated during the Georgian era, utilises various gemstones to convey a secret message....

Very symbolic rings given during the Victorian era are called fede or gimmel ring. Representing loyalty and dating back to the days of...

Lalique glass has long been a world-famous brand, internationally admired and still in production today under Swiss ownership. But for...

English drinking glasses have a long collecting pedigree. Certain types have been sought out for many centuries as ceremonial...

Rock crystal is transparent, colourless quartz. Pliny the Elder reported that rock crystal was ice that had been permanently frozen. The...

Plique-à-jour enamelling is where ribbons of precious gold and silver filigree wire are fused with specially formulated glass to create...

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

Jewellery Useful to test the gems if possible like diamonds and sapphires Beware of fakes and copies If buying mourning jewellery check...

The most important thing to consider when buying a ring is taste of the person you are buying it for. Whether you go for a regal sapphire...

As we enter 2021, we have been researching the birthstones for the months at the beginning of the year. The garnet is the January...

Buying antique jewellery at auction is growing in popularity with a new generation of jewellery enthusiasts. The combination of unique...

The serpent bracelet and necklace was designed to show a serpent coiled around the wrist or neck. Often the head is encrusted with...

Snake rings were made in a number of different styles. The bodies of the snake were made up of one, two or three gold bands sometimes...

1. Snake or serpents Queen Victoria’s engagement ring from Prince Albert was a snake with its tail in its mouth. This was a symbol of...

I recently sold a pair of beautiful buttons, depicting a foliate scene with birds. Each one is hexagonal in shape and in a gold mount....

1. Small, but high quality is better than large medium quality. 2. Post-war jewellery has experienced a large rise in values between 2007...

Originally used for carrying tobacco, today they are a wonderful size for holding small keepsakes. There is an enormous variety of...

Antique pieces of novelty silver are renowned for their one of a kind style and design. They are sold for their uniqueness and humour. ...