How do I clean silver gemstone jewellery?

Clean sterling silver gently with a soft polishing cloth designed for precious metals, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage softer or porous gemstones like amber, opal and moonstone. Store pieces individually in soft pouches to prevent scratching between the silver settings and the stones.

What periods do these pieces represent?

The selection covers several distinct eras, beginning with Edwardian and early 1900s work, progressing through Art Deco and Arts and Crafts movements, and extending into 1950s and 1960s mid-century modernism. Each period brings specific design characteristics, from Edwardian lockets to modernist silver clusters.

Are all items solid sterling silver?

The listings include pieces marked as sterling silver, alongside items noted simply as silver or featuring gold accents and enamel work. Hallmarks and silver marks often provide specific confirmation of the metal purity. Examining the reverse or interior of a piece typically reveals maker initials or standard purity stamps.

How can I identify an Arts and Crafts piece?

Arts and Crafts items generally display hand-wrought silver techniques, visible hammer marks, and bezel-set cabochon stones rather than machine-faceted gems. The focus rests on the natural qualities of the materials and the individuality of the workshop. Prominent makers from this tradition often incorporated distinctive leaf or floral motifs into pendants and brooches.

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Sterling silver gemstone jewellery brings together precious metal and natural stones, offering distinctive pieces from the Edwardian era through to the mid-century.