Antique and vintage jewels

Fabulous Art Deco, mesmerising Art Nouveau, charming Victorian, elegant Edwardian or beautiful Belle Epoque; the Jewellery Editor celebrates jewellery and watches from the most opulent eras of the past centuries as well contemporary interpretations.
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Cartier 8.38 carat Burmese ruby Fleur de Lotus ring - Poly Auction Hong Kong 10th Anniversary Sale
Cartier’s Fleur de Lotus ring features an 8.38-carat Burmese ruby, surrounded by a diamond-set lotus flower. The vivid rich red of this ruby is reminiscent of the highly sought-after Mogok mine gems. #red #cartier #ring #vintage
14.35-carat Colombian emerald and diamond ring - Poly Auction Hong Kong 10th Anniversary Sale
This 14.35-carat Colombian emerald and diamond ring is of an impressive size. #green #vintage # ring
Burmese pigeon blood 5 carat ruby earrings - Poly Auction Hong Kong 10th Anniversary Sale
These Burmese ruby earrings possess a rich, saturated, uniformly bright red colour that three gemmological laboratories – the SSEF, Gubelin and GRS – have certified as of the most desirable ‘pigeon blood’ classification. #vintage #red #earrings
The history of micro mosaics: a unique artistic tradition born in Italy
Empress Marie-Louise’s Chaumet micro mosaic parure, a wedding gift from Napoleon I © The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.
The history of micro mosaics: a unique artistic tradition born in Italy
Etruscan revival micro mosaic necklace by Castellani, with the woven gold chain suspending a fringe of lozenge-shaped turquoise micro mosaic drops. © 1stDibs
74.48-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow IF diamond - Poly Auction Hong Kong 10th Anniversary Sale
74.48-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow IF diamond has an intense saturation as well as being internally flawless and of an impressive size making this a true collector’s treasure. #yellow #diamond #vintage
Richard Mille RM 11-03 FQ TPT fly-back chronograph - Poly Auction Hong Kong 10th Anniversary Sale
Lovers of cutting edge engineering and mechanics will be eyeing the Richard Mille RM 11-03 FQ TPT fly-back chronograph. #vintage #watches #richardmille
Jacob & Co. Astronomia Clarity Collection Ref AT120 watch - Poly Auction Hong Kong 10th Annivers
The sapphire crystal domed glass offers a view into the workings of our solar system with a blue-lacquer planet Earth and a 1-carat diamond representing the moon that move around each other in exactly the same sequence as in the sky. #vintage #watches
Patek Philippe platinum and ruby-set Nautilus Ref.5711/112P N - Poly Auction Hong Kong 10th Annivers
Made circa 2020, this platinum Nautilus Ref.5711/112P N is true rarity as it has been personalised with 4 carats of rubies on the bezel and dial, a service that Patek Philippe only offers to its most valued clients. #vintage #patekphilippe #watches
The history of micro mosaics: a unique artistic tradition born in Italy
Giacomo Raffaelli micro mosaic goldfinch plaque, c. 1775-1800. From the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection, on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. © V&A Museum
The history of micro mosaics: a unique artistic tradition born in Italy
Gold and micro mosaic Castellani brooch edged with twisted gold wire, circa 1880, signed on the reverse with intertwined Cs for Castellani. © Wartski
The history of micro mosaics: a unique artistic tradition born in Italy
19th century micro mosaic of the Roman forum in Rome, set in gold as a brooch with aquamarines. From the collection of Elizabeth Locke. © Travis Fullerton/Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Patek Philippe is a Grand Complication Ref. 5078G - Poly Auction Hong Kong 10th Anniversary Sale
This elegant Patek Philippe watch is a Grand Complication Ref. 5078G automatic cathedral gong minute repeater in white gold with arabesque vine motifs on the dial. #vintage #watches #patekphilippe
The history of micro mosaics: a unique artistic tradition born in Italy
Giacchino Barberi micro mosaic plaque, Rome, circa 1820-25.
Crown jewels, Platinum Jubilee
The Platinum Jubilee marks the first time in British history a sovereign has reigned for seventy years.As celebrations around the British Isles kick off today to mark this fabulous milestone for Her Majesty The Queen, we take a look at some of the jewels she has been wearing during her reign.#platinumjubilee #royaljewels #royaljewellery #royalfamily #crownjewels #crownjewel