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Turquoise was among the first gems to be mined by our ancestors with many historic sites now exhausted. Hardness and richness of colour are the two major factors determining… Read more »
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When I was young my Grandfather, a very keen angler, shot and yachtsman, took my younger brother and I on our first fly fishing trip to his local… Read more »
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My love for cufflinks is well known in the trade But I will only acquire them if they meet the grade With nearly 100 styles to choose from,… Read more »
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On Tuesday March 17th I “shut up shop” in Grays Antique Centre (London) not knowing when I would return. Luckily, I have my website to enable me to… Read more »
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You definitely know you have been in the business a long time when you acquire a piece of jewellery that was originally sold by the family business almost 60… Read more »
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People often ask me whether they would be better off buying direct from the sale-room rather than from a retailer like myself? Buying direct does not guarantee you a… Read more »
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Amongst the 200 or so items of jewellery dating from 19th to mid 20th century which I specialise in, I have a number of vintage signed pieces by makers… Read more »
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I am often asked “how different was it in the 1970’s when I was buying and selling jewellery?” In the 1970’s, 18th and early 19th century pieces were in… Read more »
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I remember one memorable rainy day when a woman came into our shop. On entering she asked my Father the cost of the diamond set swallow brooch on display… Read more »
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The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair has grown to become a foremost international showcase for art and antiques, as well as one of the most prestigious events on the… Read more »
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The golden chandelier symbol displayed in a window or at a fair is the sign of membership of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. Since its inception in… Read more »
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Knowledge is key in order to protect the public I am often asked how to identify a piece of antique jewellery. In the UK a genuine antique is an item… Read more »
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