Neoclassical Influences on Later Jewellery
With the high level of accessible and affordable travel in the early 20th century, there was a rise in sentimental…
Spotting Conversions and Changes in Early Rings
Jewellery is often altered, be it to turn an unfashionable item of its time, such as a slide or brooch,…
To Replace or Not to Replace (Glass)
Often when discovering a new piece, one can be swayed with the eternal question of price vs quality. Let’s take…
Giving Your Jewellery a Reality Check (Basic Scrutiny)
You may not believe it, but if you’ve paid a very high premium from a distinguished and respected dealer, you…
Faux Friday: Symbolism & Contemporary Pieces
Contemporary Piece Matching Always match a piece that you are looking at to another. Be it from books, a collection,…
Faux Friday: Plastic, Odd Materials and Repairs
Use of plastic or materials that are not developed in the contemporary time frame of a piece are obvious things…
Faux Friday: Hallmarks
Hallmarking is the best standard to identify a piece, but unfortunately (although mostly illegal), jewellers are known to falsely stamp…
Faux Friday: Gold Content
Gold and silver were marked with the same standard until 1798, when the introduction of 18 carat gold required standard…
Faux Friday: The Tell-Tale Signs
There are many tell-tale signs of a forgery. By “forgery”, I mean a piece that was constructed in order to…
Faux Friday: Conflicting Styles
If a piece has conflicting styles, such as an enamelled skull with an art deco shank or if a piece…
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