What periods do these pieces date from?

The items span from the eighteenth century through the nineteenth century and into the mid twentieth century, encompassing periods such as Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco. Specific dates within listings reflect either the exact year of manufacture or the stylistic era in which the object was produced.

How do I care for gold and silver jewellery?

Precious metals and gemstone items require gentle cleaning with soft cloths and lukewarm water without harsh chemical submersions. Storing pieces separately prevents scratching between harder diamonds and softer pearls or enamel. Items containing organic materials like pearls benefit from avoiding direct contact with perfumes and cosmetics.

What is the difference between a pendant and a charm?

Charms traditionally attach to a movable bracelet link and are smaller in scale, whereas pendants typically suspend from fixed chains worn around the neck. Many items combine both functions as pendant charms. Historical pieces often blur these definitions depending on how previous owners chose to wear them.

How can I identify Art Deco pieces?

Art Deco items, emerging around the 1920s and 1930s, feature geometric lines, symmetrical patterns, and modern material pairings like silver and jade. They stand apart from the organic, flowing floral motifs of the preceding Edwardian and Victorian eras. Clean angles and streamlined silhouettes define this twentieth-century aesthetic.