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Do antique rings have hallmarks?

Whilst exploring the world of antique and vintage jewellery, one might expect to find the kind of hallmark that is standard of modern jewellery - a small stamp indicating the piece's origin, metal ...

How old is my antique ring?

Perhaps what excites us most about vintage jewellery is the intrigue that surrounds it. Who loved it previously? What did they do, where did they go and who did they meet? Our antique jewels tell m...

What is a vintage ring?

A broad-brush term used to describe items from the past, the word “vintage” is widely used, and often misused, across the worlds of fashion, furniture and jewellery. But how old must a ring be, exa...

How to Authenticate a Genuine Antique: A Beginner's Guide

First, the bad news: there is no single characteristic that all antique rings share. There are, however, some signatures that can help you authenticate your ring as a genuine vintage or antique. Fr...