The Lord of the Vintage Rings Vo.1: Beginner’s guide to deciphering hallmarks and ring engravings
As a vintage collector and aficionado, I’ve been intrigued by the history and symbolism behind jewellery for even longer than I’ve been collecting it. Interpreting hallmarks is where a jewel’s exploration begins, while engravings are what really tell its story. Rings, in particular, are loaded with meaning and significance and are known to be the most intimate jewel that we wear since ancient Egyptian times. They’ve been in existence for over six thousand years, appearing in almost every culture of the world and serving various purposes, both practical and symbolic.
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Collecting vintage jewellery: Expert advice on how to start your own collection
Though collecting vintage jewellery might sound like a hobby for the ultra-rich, many jewellery lovers today turn to the past to find fascinating pieces with a story to tell. There are many reason...
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Choose vintage luxury for an extra-special Mother’s Day gift this year
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”, said famous preacher Gaspard (Cardinal) Marmillod. As Mother’s Day gift season approaches, this and so ...
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