Antique Jewelry Information

Vintage vs. Lab Diamonds: The Ethical Case for Recycled Sparkle
Vintage vs. Lab Diamonds: The Ethical Case for Recycled Sparkle
Diamonds are forever — but not all diamonds are equal. In today’s market, the choice often comes down to two: the sleek promise of a lab-grown diamond, or the storied... Read more...
How to Care for and Clean Every Vintage Metal & Stone: A Room-by-Room Guide
How to Care for and Clean Every Vintage Metal & Stone: A Room-by-Room Guide
Vintage jewelry is not just adornment — it’s survival. Gold that has seen centuries, turquoise that has outlived empires, diamonds that carry light from another era. To keep these treasures... Read more...
The Secret Language of Motifs: What Buckles, Scarabs, & Serpents Meant Then (and Now)
The Secret Language of Motifs: What Buckles, Scarabs, & Serpents Meant Then (and Now)
Jewelry has always spoken in symbols. To the casual eye, a pendant is just an ornament, a ring a glittering trinket. But to those who know, every curve and carving... Read more...
scarab jewelry
Your Guide to Egyptian Revival Jewelry
From the Great Pyramids of Giza to the treasures of Tutankhamun, there has always been a fascination with the mystical land that is Egypt. The ancient Egyptians were the first... Read more...
KNOW YOUR STONES – TURQUOISE JEWELRY
KNOW YOUR STONES – TURQUOISE JEWELRY
  TURQUOISE HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY The Turquoise stone has been used for longer, and across more cultures than almost any other gemstone. It was first used by the Ancient Egyptians,... Read more...
SWEETHEART JEWELRY – TOKENS OF LOVE
SWEETHEART JEWELRY – TOKENS OF LOVE
If you come across an old locket or pendant with a military emblem or designation such as ‘mother’ or ‘wife’ it is probably an example of WWII sweetheart jewelry. Sweetheart collectibles... Read more...
BUCKLE / GARTER MOTIF IN ANTIQUE JEWELRY
BUCKLE / GARTER MOTIF IN ANTIQUE JEWELRY
As a collector of vintage and antique jewelry, one of the motifs you will most often find (and in many different forms) is the Buckle or Garter. In Victorian jewelry, garters can... Read more...
Is My Brooch Vintage?
Is My Brooch Vintage?
  Not sure if your brooch is an antique, vintage, or a more modern piece? Here is a helpful guide to dating brooches. It’s all about the back…Looking at the... Read more...
How To Wear: Victorian Guard Chains
How To Wear: Victorian Guard Chains
Originally worn by Victorian women as a way to carry their pocket watches; these long chains (often called "Guard Chains" or "Slide Chain" by collectors) came in solid gold, gold... Read more...
Toi et Moi Rings and Other Alternative Engagement Rings 
Toi et Moi Rings and Other Alternative Engagement Rings 
  As more of my friends are starting to get married. I am thrilled to take on the task of sourcing special antique rings for the engagement.There are no rules to relationships... Read more...
Modern Ways to Wear a Victorian Baby Ring
Modern Ways to Wear a Victorian Baby Ring
Children wore many styles of jewelry during the Victorian era. According to Morning Glory Collects "Coral beads, silver lockets, bead necklaces and little bracelets all were popular. Coral was thought to ward... Read more...
What is The Difference Between Gold Filled, Gold Plated, and Gold Tone Metal?
What is The Difference Between Gold Filled, Gold Plated, and Gold Tone Metal?
While shopping online for vintage or antique jewelry, you may come across items described as "gold filled," "gold plated,"or "gold tone." We may all be familiar with solid gold, silver, and platinum, but... Read more...