Antique & Estate Jewelry

Jewelry Highlights From the Estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree

Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree was many things—president of Pacific Air Industries and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and one of Santa Barbara’s most...

For the First Time, the 150-Year-Old Spencer-Churchill Necklace Is for Sale

Sure, there are plenty of jewels with historic provenance. And there are plenty of jewels with some incredible stories to tell. There are far fewer,...

The Must-See Jewels at TEFAF Maastricht 2023

From March 11 through 19, a treasure trove of incredibly rare jewels can be explored at one of the world's top art fairs, the European Fine Art...

A Rare Alexander Calder Jewelry Design Is Available for Purchase

Alexander Calder was famous for his large, colorful (often humorous) mobiles. Only on very rare occasions would the sculptor handcraft jewelry—and...

Highlights From Bonhams’ Upcoming California Jewels Sale

On Feb. 22, British auction house Bonhams is looking west for its California Jewels sale. With 244 lots, the sale includes signed pieces from such...

How I Got Here: Elana Zajdman Trades In Magazine Editing for Jewelry Curation

For years Elana Zajdman studied, pitched, and admired fine jewelry for others, working for fashion magazines Vogue, Marie Claire, and InStyle. ...

Elizabeth Taylor’s Necklace on View at Van Cleef & Arpels Exhibit

As Van Cleef & Arpels looks to demystify high jewelry and make it more accessible, the French jeweler is hosting a major exhibition through April...

5 Lovely Toi et Moi Rings in Celebration of Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air. And in the world of fine jewels, that means we're reminded of particularly romantic designs, such as the toi et moi ring. French...