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Audrey & Wolf vintage jewels: the perfect gift to give yourself.

November 17, 2020

I believe fiercely in the merit of buying jewelry for oneself, rather than waiting to receive it as a gift from someone else. Self-gifting is a celebration of autonomy, the recognition of one’s own worthiness to seek joy.

Because do you know who deserves a spectacular treat after this difficult year? It’s you, my darlings. You deserve a treat. Perhaps…a jewelry treat?

I am so excited to introduce you all to hidden treasure of a jewelry shop that I recently discovered, Audrey & Wolf!

Audrey & Wolf vintage jewels: the perfect gift to give yourself.

Audrey & Wolf is a family-owned small business whose goal is to search out beautiful, intriguing, rare, vintage antique and estate jewelry. After years of doing business at the famed Portobello Market in London, they’ve moved their business online, making their curated selection of treasures available to the wider world.

What vintage jewels await you at Audrey & Wolf? Let’s take a look.

The majority of the vintage jewels Audrey & Wolf offers are classic antique English pieces, discovered through extensive treasure hunting around the UK and Europe. It’s their passion to find new homes for these beautiful pieces; they seek out noteworthy treasures from every era.

Just look at the variety in this one photo: the rich textured surface of the snake brooch, the vivid enamel and luminous cabochons of the pendant, the exquisite charm of the turtle pendant, the whisper-light details of the guilloche pendant and finally the dark romance of the deep blue witch’s heart brooch.

When you gift yourself an antique or vintage jewel, you become one link in a chain stretching back into history. You’re not just buying a pretty accessory, you are ensuring the survival of a piece of the past, you’re writing a new chapter in an ongoing, unfished story.

Store Profile: Wilson’s Estate Jewelry.

December 6, 2018

Are you ready for a virtual visit to a truly fabulous jewelry store? I journeyed north to Philadelphia, PA, to visit Wilson’s Estate Jewelry and I have so many beautiful things to share with you!!

Wilson’s Estate Jewelry is an appointment-only jewelry store with an an exquisitely curated selection of exceptional antique and vintage jewelry.

When I say “exquisitely curated” what I mean is that you can tell they simply don’t stock anything that falls below a certain standard of quality. Every piece in their store has been hand picked, carefully evaluated, and purposefully chosen. There are simply no low points in their showcases.

I’ve seen Wilson’s Estate Jewelry around the ol’ IG but this visit was the first time I’ve ever actually met the Wilson’s folks in real life, and I must say that they are all as lovely as their jewelry.

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 took the train up to Philly just to visit Wilson’s, went straight there, and stayed for 5 hours. I played with as much jewelry as one woman can in 5 hours and I still left feeling like I had only scratched the surface. This place is a treasure trove.

Wilson’s Estate Jewelry carries all sorts of vintage and antique jewelry, as well as some newer estate pieces, but their specialty is rings. They love all kinds of rings, but they have a particular weakness for antique engagement rings, especially Art Deco era, and also fine sapphires, particularly stones of notable origin and extraordinary color.

This handful of sapphires span several eras and many styles, but they all have one very important thing in common: they’re all beautiful. If you’re in the market for a sapphire ring (engagement or otherwise) I would definitely recommend reaching out to Wilson’s. They have some killer pieces and they get more in all the time.

BTW: that swirl ring is by Oscar Heyman. Perfection!

One of the first things you see when you walk into Wilson’s Estate Jewelry is a closet filled with antique and vintage jewelry boxes. I’ll say it again: a CLOSET filled with ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE JEWELRY BOXES.

If you don’t care about this fact, we are probably not friends.

I’ve been told that most of this collection of boxes is not for sale, but that special customers could potentially be allowed access to the box closet under the right circumstances.

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.

I don’t think I need to tell you how beautiful these are, because you can tell that for yourself. So instead I’ll draw your attention to the variation here: they’ve got it all, from the sleekest of chic geometric, low-profile styles to lacy filigree to small center stones to giant honking sparkleboulders in original settings.Read More

The Jewelry Showcase launches!

October 16, 2018

I’ve known that The Jewelry Showcase was coming for months and I’m so excited that I can finally tell you all about it!!

The internet has many options for jewelry e-commerce, but it’s the philosophy and care behind The Jewelry Showcase that makes it something truly special. The Jewelry Showcase offers only handmade, original jewelry carefully produced by independent jewelry artisans. Nothing mass-produced, nothing run-of-the-mill.

The jewelry featured on The Jewelry Showcase includes a wide range of styles, metals, and gemstones; but it all has one thing in common: true artistry. In their own words:

If you value quality, pride in ownership and original design, we know you will appreciate the artistry that each one of our independent jewelry designers offers to this curated jewelry platform. By choosing one of their handcrafted jewelry designs you are supporting their passion for excellence, creativity and fine design, as well as supporting independent small businesses.”

A carefully curated selection of handcrafted jewelry, created by dedicated independent jewelry artists and offered with the goal of supporting and promoting those independent jewelry artists? I think this sounds like The Jewelry Showcase was created with us in mind, my darlings.

The Jewelry Showcase’s opening roster includes several designers I already know and love – Nataly Aponte, Loriann Jewelry, May Came Home, and DRU. Jewelry, to name a few – as well as many new-to-me brands I was delighted to discover. The site lets you filter by artist or by type of jewelry, which is great for browsing and discovery or for getting right down to business if you already know what you want.

I love that The Jewelry Showcase offers so many aesthetic options: from boho to minimalist, classic to edgy, statement to everyday staples. It’s a truly eclectic selection, which is thrilling! So many stores – especially e-commerce – focus on just one look and neglect others.

The price range is appealingly wide as well: the handmade treasures on The Jewelry Showcase start with a healthy selection at $250 and below, before ranging upwards. That means that The Jewelry Showcase is fantastic both for browsing and for buying, no matter your budget.

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Audrey & Wolf vintage jewels: the perfect gift to give yourself.

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