The Late Georgian period is named after the English kings: George III and IV, and William IV and is set within a time of various social and political upheaval. The American Revolution, French Revolution, and the Napolean Wars were all fought during this time.
Chemical Formula: Silica (Silicon Dioxide, Si02) Mohs Scale Hardness: 7 Modern Birthstone: February Treatment: Heated (It’s safe to assume that any modern Amethyst gemstone has been heated to enhance color unless otherwise stated) Mined: Brazil, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Siberia, Canada,…
Retro period jewels (c. 1935 – 1950) tend to take on a very Americanized look and feel that balances sheer artistry and mass production. During this era, war devestated much of Europe, and jewelry designers fled to the US while…
Christina Rossetti, sister to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, was an English poet during the mid Victorian era that was born in London and educated by her mother. Known mostly for her romantic and children’s poetry, Rossetti began writing at the age…
I couldn’t help but smile this afternoon when I got my mail and found this little book had arrived! I am a complete addict for old jewelry books, catalogs, and other paper paraphernalia. A common concern customers have when dealing…
This week I had the honor of walking through an older home on the hunt for more vintage jewelry heirlooms. Instead, I stumbled across a ton of old photgraphs. I had a great time sorting through this family’s history, many…
“Modern birthstones set in a beautiful well made and substantial modern style ring. Stones are finest quality synthetic or genuine.” Companies at this time (20s-30s) used a wide range of top quality synthetic and genuine gemstones – all of which…
This image is from the 1932 Annual Wallenstein Mayer Co Wholesale Catalog. All the lavaliers on this page are cast in 14k white gold and clad in pure platinum. Check out a piece from our collection that is very similar…
Also new to our blog this year is our Cataloging History series which can be found in our Education section. I have been collecting old Jewelry books for sometime, and this is my opprotunity to share some of my collection with you. …