If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I visited the January DC Big Flea and had a wonderful time there scouring the aisles for treasures. I’ll tell you about the Big Flea soon, but right now we’re going to talk about my dates for the Flea: noted jewelry purveyors Jessica and Jason Sitko.
Jessica and Jason own the fabulous Trademark Antiques, which you’re already familiar with if you do much hunting for antique jewelry on Etsy or Ruby Lane.
I can confirm firsthand that in addition to having an incredible eye, Jessica and Jason are extremely nice and really fun to walk a show with.
I also feel like we are kindred spirits because J & J’s background looks a lot like my current day job situation: before moving away and focusing more intently on their jewelry business, they were both DC-area professionals with very DC-like jobs.
Trademark Antiques carries a fantastic assortment of antique jewelry, from pretty little rings at affordable price points to spectacular one-of-a-kind masterpieces. The only reason I don’t own anything from them is that I can never pick just one piece to buy.
I’m head over heels for these snakes. This is also a great example of Trademark Antiques’ photography: their Instagram is a must-follow, in my opinion.
This Art Nouveau necklace with floral design and chrysoprase stones is just beautiful. Pieces like this are great because, while you can clearly feel the Art Nouveau aesthetic, it’s easily wearable with a contemporary look. Don’t you love the color of chrysoprase?
Trademark Antiques is particularly well known for their spectacular conversion pieces, which are pieces of jewelry that have been converted from one form into another. The rings above are all converted antique stickpins (and could they possibly be prettier??).
I could stare at this turquoise and enamel bracelet all day. A riot of gold and blue and white, just waiting to adorn a lucky wrist. It’s also posed on a beautiful old book, as if I needed any more reasons to adore Jessica and Jason.
This sweet little guy appeared recently on Trademark Antiques’ Instagram and everyone lost their minds over him (for good reason). He’s 14k gold with soulful garnet eyes. Do you think he looks more like a French bulldog or a Boston terrier?
This Victorian brooch looks like a seashell, but it’s actually a carefully carved banded agate. Such an incredible piece.
This killer Edwardian necklace has been at Trademark Antiques for a while. I know this because I am passionately in love with it and I like to visit its listing periodically. I’m crazy for everything about it: its sinuous silhouette, its crisp Greek key filigree details, its delicious old European center diamond. It’s a perfect piece.
As you can see, Trademark Antiques features a glorious and large inventory of antique jewelry from the easily wearable to the utterly jaw-dropping. If you like what you’ve seen here, get on over to their website ASAP.
All images and info in this post are thanks to Trademark Antiques. To purchase any of the pieces above, please visit Trademark Antiques on Etsy or Ruby Lane.
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trademark antiques) with the American arm of The Royal French Mint. As I have said before, coins by these two mints are quite different; their designs and details make them virtually indistinguishable from one another, yet they all bear a similar appearance – that is why each coin’s design has changed on several occasions over time, in almost exactly the same way… It may seem strange to say so now but there isn’t much you can do about it other than being happy paying your taxes every month (or perhaps collecting an un-earned bonus for buying foreign currency).
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xoxo,
Becky
I’ve been passionate about vintage and antique jewelry for many years – the true love letters from the past and to the future. Your blog is a dream come true! Someone who wants to talk about jewelry, all jewelry! Your blog is incredibly beautiful! You have such a wonderful eye!Thank you for sharing what you love!
Thanks so much, Cathy!! I’m so glad you found your way here – it’s always a delight to meet someone else who feels the way I do about jewelry.
I found your website on Pinterest and I just had to tell you how
Much I admire your jewellery,.
Thank you very much, Brenda!
That agate brooch is pure magic.
Isn’t it??? I have a friend who’s selling a small pendant of a similar design, and I’m seriously eyeing it.
Such Eye catching beautiful pieces. I’m just getting into collecting. So I’m doing much research right now. The vintage and antique jewelry be it fine or costume is just by far more beautiful than anything modernly produced. How do I visit your store? I’m not so savvy when it comes to Instagram and am just learning about Pinterest. Love your pieces and hope to someday soon get involved in the big Flea Markets and shows. I have many pieces just have to put dates and names to them. Thanks for sharing with others who enjoy this passion.
Oh heavens, I feel like this stuff is right up my alley.
It’s all wonderful, isn’t it?? Sigh.