Antiques in Oxford
Which gemstones to pick for your engagement ring
To make it even more personal and special you could pick the stone that is associated with the month in which your loved one was born....
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Antiques in Oxford
Antiques in Oxford has over forty years of experience in the antiques trade and we've been online for six years. We offer a personal service to clients, both those who wish to buy something special and to those who are looking for a Valuation or considering Selling. We can easily visit you in the South East. We have three retail outlets. Our stock is changing all the time. You will find new items of silver and jewellery every month. Do contact us for gift ideas. And don't be afraid to ask us what something of yours is worth. You just never know...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Which gemstones to pick for your engagement ring
To make it even more personal and special you could pick the stone that is associated with the month in which your loved one was born....
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Antiques in Oxford
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Diamond engagement ring top tips
When buying diamonds, you are advised to consider the “four cs” Carat – You will see this abbreviated to “ct” in descriptions. Clarity –...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Time to tie the knot?
Thinking of popping the question and tying the knot? What should you look for when buying an engagement ring? The most important thing to...
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Antiques in Oxford
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Why a second-hand buy is a first-class acquisition
58% know that buying second-hand furniture is greener than new 44% are more likely to buy second-hand now than 3 years ago Reasons for...
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Nov 23, 20223 min read
Arts & Crafts Bernard Instone
Bernard Instone (1891-1987) was born and educated in Birmingham. He became a renowned designer of contemporary jewellery in the 1920s and...
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Antiques in Oxford
Nov 23, 20221 min read
John Atkins & Sons silver and enamel butterfly brooches
The history of one of the most famous and oldest British companies John Atkins & Sons started over a hundred years ago in Spencer Street....
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Antiques in Oxford
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Arts and Crafts Gladys and Charles Mumford
Gladys and Charles Mumford were partners in both life and business. They were jewellers and silversmiths working in the Midlands and...
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Antiques in Oxford
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Arts & Crafts jewellery from Edith Linnell and Bernard Instone
Arts & Crafts jewellery from Birmingham designers Edith Linnell and Bernard Instone. Bernard Instone: Instone was born in Kings Norton,...
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Antiques in Oxford
Sep 2, 20222 min read
International Women’s Day
Since 1911 we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March, which is set out to be the focal point in the movement for women’s...
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Antiques in Oxford
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Georg Jensen
The Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866 – 1935) is a firm favourite with buyers. His silverware optimises the characteristics which...
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Antiques in Oxford
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Victorian ‘castle-top’ souvenirs
The term ‘castle-top’ is regularly used to describe a variety of silver boxes, primarily made during the early to mid-19th century and...
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Antiques in Oxford
Aug 30, 20222 min read
History of Birmingham ‘Toys’
Birmingham-made ‘toys’ demonstrate a rich, local history of world renowned craftsmanship. A range of eminent names illustrate a network...
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Antiques in Oxford
Aug 30, 20221 min read
The Charm of Convertible Jewellery
Convertible jewellery has been charming us since the turn of the century, from a diamond tiara that can be transformed into a necklace,...
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Antiques in Oxford
Aug 30, 20222 min read
The secrets of jade
The beauty of jade has made it treasured worldwide for over 7000 years. A representation of the many secrets of elegant gemstones can be...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Indian silver
Of all the art forms traditionally associated with India, silver work is perhaps the least well recognised. Until recently, silver that...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 28, 20222 min read
The Look of Love
The term “lover’s eye” is a fairly recent addition to the auction world. However, the origin of these pieces dates right back to the late...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Tanzanite: Lavish, Elegant, Fashionable . . .
Sourced from only one location, the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, tanzanite in its finest form is a highly sought-after precious gem, with...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 28, 20221 min read
The Arts and Crafts Movement
Charles Robert Ashbee was a prime mover of the Arts and Crafts Movement which lasted from around 1880 until 1920, shortly after the First...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 28, 20221 min read
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Amethyst is the February Birthstone, and the history behind the stone is hugely fascinating. Amethyst takes its name from the ancient...
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