Annual Ring Event

It's that time of year again! Our annual ring event kicks off on the weekend of April 22nd. These are once-a-year savings not to be missed - 20% off wedding bands or 15% off in-stock or custom engagement rings - wow. Come in early to see all the gorgeous options we have in stock & get a jump on the weekend..

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday

The Holidays are upon us! And while tomorrow we'll be enjoying the relative quiet with our families, Friday we'll be back at it getting into what surely will be a busy few days..

New Antiques!

Some gorgeous new finds coming in to the shops. A quick shot below to whet the appetite - among them, a Victorian bone shield necklace, a beautiful sapphire & pearl Art Deco cluster ring, handmade 18k flower post earrings with little diamond centers and of course an amazing rare 18k Essex Crystal handpainted 'Aude, Vide, Tace' ring with an all seeing eye! Ring dates to 1896 and bears the masonic motto meaning 'know, dare, be silent' (to live in peace).

Diamonds & Pearls

Title of this post in honor of Prince of course. Stunning round of special antique pendants just in! And there's more than just diamonds & pearls - there's emeralds, platinum, yellow & white gold - and even more diamonds. One of these already sold so drop a line through the website if you're interested..

An incredible museum-worthy Victorian necklace, dating to 1860. With Emeralds, Diamonds & Pearls in 18k & Silver.

Georgian period necklace with 1.5 carats of rose cut Diamonds! In 14 & 18k gold.

From the Edwardian period, in Platinum with approx 1.5 carats of Diamonds, delicate and striking.

also Edwardian with lots of diamonds (over 3 carats!) in Platinum & 18kt. Wow.

Art Deco period with Emeralds, Pearls & Diamonds in 18kt & Platinum. *SOLD

Edwardian with Diamonds in Platinum & 18k, delicate and very pretty.

Wedding Ring Event!

Spread the news for our annual wedding ring event - 15% off all wedding bands, custom or out of the case, one day only, Saturday April 9th in Cambridge & Northampton. See you there!

New Antiques

This Victorian Swallow Necklace was quite special - so much so it sold within hours of putting it out on the floor in Cambridge! And all before we could get pictures on the blog so, sharing it now vicariously. 18k gold hand etched swallow with incredible detail, a sparkling table cut diamond eye & an antique diamond in it's mouth - just beautiful. Lots of contemporary jewelry emulates this style but.. this is the real deal.

 

Below some very lovely cut steel 'rose' post earrings. These have mixed metal & really look great on the ear. We've never seen any exactly like this before, someone is sure to love them..

Another very unique find below, a Spanish filigree flower necklace. This presents better in person but the picture gives you an idea - it's Silver filigree with Rose & Yellow gold gilt. Really cool piece, this one's residing in our Northampton store if you want to come in & try it on.

Antique Engagement Rings

It's been awhile since we've featured diamond engagement rings on the blog but as we're coming in to the height of our season, seemed like a good time to share some of these beauties. The two below came in last week - perfect examples of the singular quality these rings offer. The one at top is quite special with incredible white gold filigree work & a perfectly low profile set off by brilliant antique diamonds. The ring at bottom is more classic but no less stunning, sparkling diamonds with a large solitaire set in gorgeously detailed & engraved platinum - wow.

 

 

Wedding Ring Event!

Please join us for our annual Wedding Ring Event on Saturday April 11th. It will be taking place in both stores, call for an appointment or just stop in - looking forward to seeing you!

 

Rebekah's Sapphires

Rebekah came into the studio last week wearing this necklace that her husband gave her for an anniversary gift many years ago. It sparked a conversation about the splendor of Sapphires - both of these pieces below being great examples of the natural, saturated palette found in precious stones. The necklace is woven with 18k loops connecting earthy oranges, greens & yellows. These are high quality gems that hold the light while having a stunning transparency. The bracelet (another gift) has 14k beads offsetting the deep blue hues exaggerated by the fade from dark to light. These are (technically) lower quality sapphires as they're opaque, but the richness they offer alongside the gold are nothing short of stunning.

 

Cycles of Life: Rings from the Benjamin Zucker Family Collection

For those who follow our blog & our passion for antique jewelry, consider this. If you find yourself in New York City from Oct 30 - Dec 6th, make room in your schedule for a visit to Les Eluminures. Titled, 'Cycles of Life: Rings from the Benjamin Zucker Family Collection' - this exhibition collects over 40 exceptional museum-quality rings selected from the private collection of one of the world's leading gem dealers, experts, and connoisseurs. These will be on  public view together for the first time - the collection spans from 3rd century A.D. through to the later part of the 19th century (*see examples below). Not to be missed! See you there.

 

 

From the Catalog : Since his first purchase in 1970, Benjamin Zucker has assembled one of the largest collections of marriage rings in private hands and a collection of diamond jewellery that is unrivalled, even by De Beers. With each ring selected for its exceptional quality of stones, rarity, and level of artistry, the collection features many fine examples of signet rings ranging from the 3rd to the 17th century; ancient Roman friendship and engagement rings; medieval posy rings; Renaissance and Baroque wedding rings; Jewish marriage rings, and memorial and death’s head memento mori rings from the 17th to the 19th century. They include a significant grouping of precious diamond-set rings. Many boast provenances dating back generations to Europe’s most prominent collecting families, including the de Clercqs and the Rothschilds. Ultimately, these exquisite jewels – many of which have been the subject of national and international museum exhibitions, loans, and publications – form a remarkable testament to a discerning eye.

Oct 10-13 : Antique Sale

 

* in store only

Ring Book

At long last our new ring book is unveiled! This labor of love beautifully showcases the range of our ring offerings - from wedding bands & engagement rings to specialty custom work. To make it even easier to peruse, all you have to do is click on the 'ring book' button on our site & you will instantly have a high quality PDF on your desktop. Additionally, we have print copies in both stores so if you come in you can view the book alongside the current stock in the cases. Perfect!