Antiques in Oxford
History of Archibald Knox
Born on the Isle of Man, Archibald Knox began working for Liberty in his twenties and many items produced featured symbols, curves,...
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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
Jun 28, 20221 min read
Padparadscha Sapphire
The Padparadscha is a very special cousin to the more commonly found blue sapphire. This pinkish orange stone is rare due to its unusual...
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Jun 28, 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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Jun 6, 20222 min read
Antiques in the home: the most sustainable way to furnish.
Every house has a distinct feeling and personality based on its age, its owners and how they use the space. I love the impact antiques...
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Rene Lalique
Born in 1860, René Lalique was an extremely talented and prolific designer who enjoyed great commercial success during his lifetime. He...
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Theodor Fahrner jewellery
The Theodor Fahrner jewellery company is best known for its typical Art Nouveau designs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries....
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Jun 5, 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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December Birthstone – Turquoise
Turquoise gets its name from the French ‘turquois’ meaning ‘Turkish,’ relating to the silk road the mineral would have travelled from...
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December Birthstone – Tanzanite
Tanzanite takes its name from its country of origin – Tanzania. Believed to have formed over 585 million years ago. Tanzanite laid...
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November birthstone – Topaz
Topaz takes its name from the Sanskrit word ‘tapas,’ meaning ‘fire’. Topaz is found in an array of colours, including: yellow, orange,...
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November birthstone: Citrine
Citrine is derived from the Latin word ‘citrina,’ meaning ‘yellow’. Citrine is a part of the wider ‘Quartz’ family, as the rarest member...
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October Birthstone – Tourmaline
Tourmaline acquired its name from the Sinhalese word ‘turmali,’ meaning ‘mixed coloured crystals’. Egyptian legend tells how tourmaline...
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October Birthstone – Opal
Opal is believed to take its name from the Indian Sanskrit word ‘upala,’ meaning ‘precious stone’. Opals are categorised based on their...
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Birthstone for September: Sapphire
Sapphire is the name of the gem-quality version of the mineral ‘corundum’. Its name derives from the Latin ‘sapphirus’ for blue....
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Birthstone for April: Diamond
The April birthstone is diamond. Diamonds are amongst the most sought after and important gemstones, with many factors contributing to...
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Birthstone for August: Peridot
The birthstone for August is peridot. It is known for its alluring green colour and vibrant lily pad inclusions. Peridot, chrysolite...
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Jun 1, 20222 min read
July Birthstone: Ruby
Ruby is July’s birthstone, Ruby takes its name from the Latin word ‘rubeus’ for ‘red’. Ruby is the red variety of the ‘corundum’ family,...
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May 30, 20222 min read
June Birthday. Pearl
Pearl takes its name from the Latin word ‘perna’ meaning ‘leg’ as in the shape of the mollusc which hosts the pearl whilst it grows....
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May 26, 20222 min read
Pearls in various eras
Georgian and Victorian designs Many of the pearls in Georgian jewellery are from the Pinctada radiata oyster found in the Persian Gulf,...
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May 26, 20222 min read
Pearl power
Pearls are back and sparking bidding wars in salerooms In China, as early as 2300BC, pearls were considered as gifts for royalty. In the...
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