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Category Archives: Estate Jewelry

A One-of-a-Kind Filigree Engagement Ring

Friday, July 16, 2010

We completed a most beautiful engagement ring a while back but weren’t able to post this blog till now. It was one of the most challenging projects we’ve ever done! Our clients Megan and Mike, big fans of antique and period jewelry, fell in love with a 1920′s Art Deco platinum ring in our estate [...]

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Enameled Jewelry Stars in Estate Collection

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Recently, we had a real treat in purchasing a large group of estate jewelry items- many pieces were enameled, of European make. The enamels shown above feature the technique commonly referred to as “French” enameling, where the enamel is fired directly onto the face of the item as a final decorative touch. Even the fangs [...]

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

This wonderful brooch/watch hanger with it’s portrait of a lady within a flower is quintessential Art Nouveau, expressing the romantic link with nature in a dreamy yet realistic style. The enamel has survived one century in perfect condition, probably due to it’s heavy construction. The enameling technique is superb, of subtle pink and flesh tones [...]

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