Dublin-based Carus Jewellery was established in 2012 by John and Elaine Hoyne, industry veterans with more than 25 years of experience in antique and vintage jewelry. This wealth of knowledge is evident in every aspect of their business, from Carus Jewellery’s carefully curated selection to its detailed online listings and informative educational blog posts.
Carus Jewellery: precious antique treasures.
I love when a jewelry store has a clear aesthetic vision; a consistent feeling to their inventory that makes it clear that they’re all carefully selected with the same goals in mind.
Carus Jewellery excels at this. You could wear any two random pieces from their inventory at the same time and they’d compliment each other perfectly.
That’s not to say their selection isn’t diverse: Carus Jewellery’s offerings encompass all of the eras, styles, and gemstones you’d expect from a fine antique jewelry store. But you can tell every single piece was chosen by the same guiding hand. It’s incredibly satisfying to behold and makes their shop’s inventory both dependable and delightful.
Let’s take a closer look at some of Carus Jewellery’s treasures, shall we? I bet you’ll be able to see what I mean.
This petite and perfect Georgian era beauty is an acrostic: the first letters of each stone use spell out the word “DEAREST.” You can see there’s a space in the back of the ring that would have offered a compartment for a sentimental treasure like a beloved’s hair, but it is now empty.
I LOVE acrostic jewelry and I know many of you do too. I’m betting this ring will be snapped up quickly.
I enjoy browsing every section of Carus Jewellery’s website, but their ring selection is a little bit extra special, with a particular abundance of the of kind sleek, low-profile ring that is so appealing as an easily wearable everyday treasure.
This pearl and garnet ring is a perfect example: its exquisite side detailing and luscious colors are pure luxury, but its silhouette is simple enough that it could come with you almost anywhere in your daily life. It’s Victorian era and just gorgeous.
Here’s a very special Victorian era set! These remarkable matching pieces feature three hand-painted cameos showing a couple together on the pendant and a male and female figure on their own in the earrings, all in the dreamiest pastel colors.
I’m fascinated by the playful scene on the pendant; the female figure is blindfolded and her gentleman is leading her somewhere. Do any of you recognize a particular myth or story being referenced here?
Each cameo is set with a gold-inlaid tortoise shell surround with a tortoise shell bail on the pendant.
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Wilson’s Estate Jewelry is in a picturesque, beautifully maintained old building. The inside feels like an art gallery: clean white walls above sloping wood floors, raised cases showing carefully arranged selections of jewels. Plenty of space, flooded with sunshine. The setting is a perfect blend of historic goodness and modern vibes.
I mentioned that Wilson’s Estate Jewelry has a stunning collection of antique engagement rings, Art Deco in particular, didn’t I? I would never say such a thing and then not prove it with pictures.