Tag: Antique

What is a Marriage Casket
AC Silver
Bethany Massey

17th Century Fashion

Trying to picture life in the 17th century can seem a daunting task. Seventeenth century fashion can feel like an almost unreal topic, with it

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Famous Fictional Jewellery
Jewellery
Bethany Massey

Famous Fictional Jewellery

I am a big fan of fiction. The fictional worlds we can visit through film, books, even video games, are absolutely magical. The attention to

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What is a Filigree Box
Silver
Louise Snowdon

What Is Filigree?

The term “filigree” comes from the Latin words “filum,” meaning thread, and “granum,” meaning grain. It refers to the use of fine threads of metal

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What Is a Charger Plate?
Silver
Louise Snowdon

What Is a Charger Plate?

Charger plates have been in use since the 19th century. They are sometimes referred to as service plates and under plates. They have both practical

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old mine cut diamond
Jewellery
Jodie Smith

Old Mine Cut Diamonds

The History of The Old Mine Cut Diamond The Old Mine cut diamond was developed through the gradual process. Cutters and merchants grew to understand

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