Napoleon Curio Box
We recently acquired a delightful Victorian object d’art in the form of a charming decorative box. The diameter measures two and a quarter inches and the depth measures one inch. The box is gold plated and is lined with forest green velvet. What makes the box intriguing and highly collectable is its history. On the [...]
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Some pieces of jewelry are so beautiful, so perfect, and so engaging that one cannot help but comment. It may be the shape of the design that attracts, or perhaps color, or proportion. It may be the way it lays on the body, the intricacies of its manufacture or the combination of materials. It may [...]
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Edwardian Diamond Brooch
In England the Edwardian period lasted from 1901 to 1910, the duration of the reign of Edward VII. It was a period of sophistication and style. At the forefront of the era, of course, was King Edward VII and his enchanting Danish wife Queen Alexandra. Graciously delicate ribbons, bows, swags and tassels enjoyed great popularity [...]
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Aaron Henry Stick Pin
In the world of contemporary jewelry, there are a few designers that create exceptional jewelry. One such jeweler is Aaron Furlong of Aaron Henry Designs. He considers fine jewelry an art form and understands there are no shortcuts to achieving his vision. Every platinum and 18 karat gold (or higher) piece is labor intensive. The [...]
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Antique Crane-In-Flight Pin
Fred Leighton, recently retired, was a legendary New York City jeweler renowned for extraordinary, collectable, rare jewels. One sees the effects of Fred’s influence particularly in the reintroduction of diamond brooches to the exciting world of contemporary fashion. He was particularly fond of vintage diamond brooches and adorned many famous women with them, including Hollywood [...]
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Civil War Opal Bangle Bracelet
With a devotion to excellent design and a strong educational background in Art History, it is no wonder a passion for fine Estate Jewelry would develop in my soul. I am particularly fond of Antique pieces from the Victorian Era, acknowledging many of them as fine art. As an illustration of this, I would like [...]
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