Author Archives: Ann Powell

Kutchinsky rings: the British jewellery house serious collectors know

There are jewellery names you learn quickly when you work with vintage and antique pieces [...]

The dress ring edit: statement rings you’ll actually wear (and how to choose one)

“Dress ring” can sound a bit old-fashioned, but the idea is simple: it’s the ring [...]

Platinum vs White Gold Rings: what’s better for everyday wear?

Platinum and white gold can look almost identical on the hand, especially when white gold [...]

Georg Jensen jewellery: Danish design that feels effortless (and why it still matters)

There’s a reason Georg Jensen jewellery has such a loyal following. It has that very [...]

Rings Your Way: Stacked, Solo or Somewhere in Between

Stacked rings are everywhere at the minute. You see them on Instagram, in magazines and [...]

Not Just Solitaires: Alternative Engagement Rings That Still Feel Special

When most people picture an engagement ring, they see a single diamond on a plain [...]

Are you a vintage expert? Do you know your Retro from Art Deco? We do.

Art Deco, Mid-century or Retro. Learn the quick cues we use in the shop and [...]

The Great Wrist Debacle: Vintage Bracelets vs Bangles

We fix the great wrist debacle daily. Here’s the simple way to size vintage bracelets [...]

Vintage lockets: sizes, chains and how to fit a photo

A vintage locket is personal by nature. It carries a story and sits close to [...]

Vintage Brooches UK: 20 modern ways to wear them

We never stopped wearing brooches…. In our Stockport shop our team pin brooches on blazers, [...]