Antiques in Oxford
A history of jewellery
Ancient jewellery Jewellery is a universal form of adornment. Jewellery made from shells, stone and bones survives from prehistoric...
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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
May 2, 20214 min read
Synthetic gemstones.
In 1873 Auguste Verneuil, who was based at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, began to work to synthesise corundum. In 1876, after...
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Antiques in Oxford
May 2, 20212 min read
Rings with a secret meaning
Acrostic jewellery Acrostic jewellery, which originated during the Georgian era, utilises various gemstones to convey a secret message....
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Antiques in Oxford
May 2, 20214 min read
Symbolic rings
Very symbolic rings given during the Victorian era are called fede or gimmel ring. Representing loyalty and dating back to the days of...
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Antiques in Oxford
May 2, 20215 min read
Lalique glass
Lalique glass has long been a world-famous brand, internationally admired and still in production today under Swiss ownership. But for...
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Antiques in Oxford
May 2, 20214 min read
English Drinking Glasses
English drinking glasses have a long collecting pedigree. Certain types have been sought out for many centuries as ceremonial...
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Antiques in Oxford
May 2, 20212 min read
Antique jewellery with rock crystal
Rock crystal is transparent, colourless quartz. Pliny the Elder reported that rock crystal was ice that had been permanently frozen. The...
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Antiques in Oxford
May 2, 20218 min read
ALL ABOUT PLIQUE-À-JOUR ENAMELLING
Plique-à-jour enamelling is where ribbons of precious gold and silver filigree wire are fused with specially formulated glass to create...
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Antiques in Oxford
May 2, 20215 min read
Art Deco jewellery: A revolution in form and function
World War heralded a revolt against the excesses of the Edwardian and Belle Epoque eras. The Great War had ravaged European cultural...
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Antiques in Oxford
May 2, 20211 min read
Tips for buying antiques and issues to be aware of
Jewellery Useful to test the gems if possible like diamonds and sapphires Beware of fakes and copies If buying mourning jewellery check...
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Antiques in Oxford
Feb 11, 20212 min read
What should you look for when buying a ring?
The most important thing to consider when buying a ring is taste of the person you are buying it for. Whether you go for a regal sapphire...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jan 29, 20211 min read
January Birthstone: Garnet
As we enter 2021, we have been researching the birthstones for the months at the beginning of the year. The garnet is the January...
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Antiques in Oxford
Dec 28, 20202 min read
Looking after antique jewellery
Buying antique jewellery at auction is growing in popularity with a new generation of jewellery enthusiasts. The combination of unique...
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Antiques in Oxford
Dec 6, 20201 min read
3. Snakes and serpents
The serpent bracelet and necklace was designed to show a serpent coiled around the wrist or neck. Often the head is encrusted with...
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Antiques in Oxford
Dec 6, 20201 min read
2. Snakes and serpents
Snake rings were made in a number of different styles. The bodies of the snake were made up of one, two or three gold bands sometimes...
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Antiques in Oxford
Dec 6, 20201 min read
Jewellery with secret meanings
1. Snake or serpents Queen Victoria’s engagement ring from Prince Albert was a snake with its tail in its mouth. This was a symbol of...
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Antiques in Oxford
Dec 1, 20201 min read
Late 19th Century Japanese Shakudo Buttons
I recently sold a pair of beautiful buttons, depicting a foliate scene with birds. Each one is hexagonal in shape and in a gold mount....
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Antiques in Oxford
Nov 28, 20202 min read
Top tips for #investing in #Jewellery
1. Small, but high quality is better than large medium quality. 2. Post-war jewellery has experienced a large rise in values between 2007...
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Antiques in Oxford
Nov 28, 20201 min read
Vesta cases a highly popular novelty gift.
Originally used for carrying tobacco, today they are a wonderful size for holding small keepsakes. There is an enormous variety of...
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Antiques in Oxford
Nov 27, 20202 min read
Novelty silver such as these bear peppers make a great gift
Antique pieces of novelty silver are renowned for their one of a kind style and design. They are sold for their uniqueness and humour. ...
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