Antique pieces have a character and craftsmanship that are difficult to reproduce today. Jewelry was often handmade, with individually cut diamonds, detailed goldwork, and the warm patina that develops with age. Antique paintings likewise preserve the artist’s original brushwork, materials, and the subtle surface character built over time.

Each piece is unique and carries its own history. Most items I offer are antique, while some are vintage or pre-owned. I do not sell newly made reproductions, and any important restoration, replacement stones, or synthetic gemstones will always be clearly disclosed in the listing.

My pieces have come from all over the world. Many times I will offer things collected for my own personal enjoyment that I decide to release over time, as that is of course how it all started with me selling online, by wanting to be a collector first (I was buying plates and spoons at the time : ).  I also enjoy traveling when I can - for seeking inventory specifically, for pleasure, or even when visiting family and finding treasures along the way.   Pretty much every time I go anywhere I am checking maps for any shops in the area.  I am always hunting.  

I love the antique jewelry of Europe so I try to take inventory trips there each year and bring back enough pieces (If I can find them! : ) to release over time.  You can check my instagram for some posts and photos of my travels. I am continuing to make relationships with other dealers, or collectors who sell only to dealers, both near and far.  I have partners and friends all over the world that I work with directly throughout the year. 

Unfortunately I am selling to U.S. buyers only at this time.  I also do not ship to USA based freight forwarding companies that send items overseas, due to the high levels of fraud targeting small businesses.  These orders are marked by Shopify as high risk of fraud and offers no seller protection. 

Any orders marked as high fraud risk, or being sent to freight forwarding companies will be cancelled and the lost payment fees will be at the buyer's expense since they cannot be recouped (Shopify does not refund them unfortunately).

Never.  All my pieces with diamonds are pre-owned vintage to antique pieces made with natural diamonds only.

Hallmarks to antique gold vary from country to country.  We of course are familiar with the American stamping of 10k, 14k, 18k, etc.  In France they do not use numbers but rather pictorial symbols.  In the UK they use a combination of stamps to inform us about the gold, location of the assay and date.  They may also stamp pieces 18CT, etc.  Many countries in Europe use numerical hallmarks instead: 585 for 14k, 750 for 18k, and so on.  Since I buy my pieces all over the world, I always mention in my listings what the hallmarks are when present and any clues they can reveal to us.

I apologize that I don't offer sizing. Opinions vary when it comes to modern jewelers working on antique pieces so it is best to check with your local jeweler for feedback prior to purchasing. Many of my customers email, text or show their jewelers a photo for feedback on the extent of sizing. Typically altering a ring within two sizes is a good guideline, but it can vary piece to piece depending on the patina of the gold and how the stones are set, so it is best to ask the person doing the work to determine their comfort level. Just let me know if you need me to send a pic of anything specific.