YJ Blog

Revealing my personal vintage and antique jewellery collection

This month’s blog is not a fashion advice post but rather something personal I’ve wanted to share for a while. As a vintage and antique jewellery collector, I come across stunning period jewels all...

My favourite gems and the stories that will make you love them

Gems are the perfect way to add meaning and a splash of colour to your outfit, particularly for brightening up those dark evenings ahead. Of all my trinkets, gemstone jewellery is my favourite go-t...

Understanding jewellery auctions and expert tips for first-time bidders

Auctions are undoubtedly one of the most thrilling parts of pre-loved jewellery hunting. The variety of jewels, cascade of precious gems, and curation of designer pieces with exceptional provenance...

Swap Your Fine Pieces For Vintage Fashion Jewellery This Summer

After months of following work-related dress codes, we can finally let our style express our true personality and be exactly who we want to be. And what better way to celebrate your freedom of styl...

New vintage arrivals: Get this summer’s hottest vintage look!

Our new edit allows you to choose from our selection of contemporary or vintage rings, earrings, or brooches and bring some zing to your style. With so many beautiful new jewels to pick from, you a...

The Lord of the Vintage Rings Vo.2: Ring designs through the eras

Art in all its forms is special because it’s immortal. That’s why I find there’s something deeply fascinating and romantic about antique jewellery from previous eras. A piece of jewellery can repre...

The blingiest red carpet jewellery moments from the Oscars 2022

The Oscars 2022 will be mostly remembered for the wrong reasons, thanks to a particular “incident”. However, it still delivered in glamour and razmataz. Hollywood did what Hollywood does best. It t...

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 ...

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 expl...

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...