I’m pretty sure it was fate that the future Mr. DitL asked me if I’d be up for visiting Georgia the same week that the fabulous Gem Gossip posted about Scott Antique Market. We scheduled our flight to give us 4 hours at the market before we were picked up and I dove headfirst into the treasure hunt.
As one of the vendors said, “There aren’t many places where you can buy a used pair of socks and a half a million dollar engagement ring, but this is one of them.” It’s $5 admission for two huge buildings full of vendors. In our four hour adventure we saw most of one building and none at all of the other
Lovely Mr. DitL ended up carrying all of our luggage around – remember, we came right from the airport – because I kept dashing away from my bags whenever I spotted something pretty. He’s a keeper.
How amazing is this 1930’s ballerina-style diamond ring? I never understood these rings until I put this one on my finger. The sparkle is so exuberant and joyful. It’s bewitching. This is officially on my life’s jewelry to-buy list.
Everyone I met was lovely, but Benchmark of Palm Beach did have the most charming salesperson.
Could these rings at Lynn’s Unique and Antique be any prettier? They’re both Art Deco/Edwardian with ornate filigree and multi-colored gold detailing.
This bracelet was another highlight. It’s a contemporary piece made by affixing an antique brooch to the glossy black cuff. I loved the juxtaposition of the delicate antique filigree with the bold, dark, contemporary base of the bracelet. Such a great way to give an old piece new life.
Most of what we saw was estate, but I couldn’t help admiring these two antique-style contemporary beauties. All in all, it was wonderful and I highly recommend going if you’re ever in Atlanta on the right weekend. Here’s what I ended up taking home:
That’s a vintage malachite bead necklace, a long double-stranded rose gold and seed pearl Victorian slide necklace, and the prettiest little turn-of-the-century engraved gold and garnet ring you ever did see.
Special thanks to the following vendors for making my visit to Scott Antique Market such a fabulous experience:
Lynn Seplowin of Lynn’s Unique and Antique
Debbie Turner of Turner’s Treasures
Beverly Losacco of Bebi Pearls & Estate Jewelry
Ryean Rad of Peabody Estate Buyers, Inc.
Michael Burns of Benchmark of Palm Beach
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I Have this ring, My dad bought it at estate sale but they took center diamond out. my dad gave it to my mom with ablue stone her favorite. after dad passed right before my mom passed she handed it down to my daughter who is named after my dad…she got engaged and her fiancé put a diamond back in the center…it is a beautiful love story that now is passed down in the family…to admire it you must see an original it is brilliant.
Oh wow! I bet it’s beautiful.
I know this post is from 2013 but I’m just wondering if you recall how much the ballerina ring was? I am looking for something like this/considering having it made if possible and wondering the expected price range?! Any information you have would be amazing! Thanks
Hi Sarah,
I’m sorry, I don’t know how much this one was. I think it probably varies pretty greatly based on the quality and size of the diamonds, but here are a few similar listings for reference. Good luck on your quest!! It’s an exciting one.
http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/10-2-828
http://www.rubylane.com/item/340024-PC5325/Estate-Platinum-Ballerina-Dinner-Ring-Piccadilly
http://www.rubylane.com/item/546437-192580592x2a/Vintage-14K-White-Gold-1-19ct
https://www.georgianjewelry.com/items/show/16506-with-abandon-ballerina-diamond-halo-ring
http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/30-1-5687
Hi,
I am in love with that ballerina ring. You didn’t buy it at the estate sale? I guess it would be impossible to find at this point?
Thank you
I didn’t buy it. I believe the seller was Bibi Pearls and Estate Jewelry, but it has now been several years since I saw it. I’ll keep an eye out for similar pieces!
Thanks!!!
It seems I have seen this before it looks like a ring my aunt got when I was 19 I would like to know what happen to it.
Melissa Cummings.
Which vendor had the ballerina diamond ring?
I believe it was Bebi Pearls & Estate Jewelry, but unfortunately my notes got jumbled on the journey home and I’m not entirely positive that’s correct (It may also have been Peabody Estate Buyers, Inc.). I’m sorry I can’t give you a firm answer. It really is a fabulous piece.
Thanks so much for the info. I’ll check it out. I have been looking for a ballerina ring and this one looked so pretty!!
It was SO pretty. Also, that’s awesome. I’d love to see the end result, whether it’s this ring or different one. Good luck on your quest!
I have a Ballerina ring that looks just like that ring. I have been wanting to sell this ring.
Oh wow! It sounds like a beautiful piece. If you’re interested in selling your piece, may I recommend contacting Joden? They’re a jewelry store I’ve worked with in the past and they do a lot of buying. Let them know I sent you!
Here’s contact information: https://www.joden.com/wp/contact-us/
wait noooo! How did I not know you were here!? I’m going to Scott antique market today!
Don’t worry!! It was months ago – if you and I had been in ATL at the same time, we obvi would have had a glorious reunion (union?) over grits or some such other deliciousness. I’m just really backlogged on my jewelery show posts because I went to so many close together. But I’m glad you’re going!!! Let me know what you think .
Thanks for the post. I used to go and show at Scott’s but when things slowed down, it just didn’t pay off to make the 8 hour drive. I know it’s more fun to shop than it is to be stuck in a booth though. Sounds like you had a blast and I love the pieces you featured.
8 hours is quite a drive to make for any reasons. I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
Lovely items, great purchases! I love bead necklaces, but I have a hard time wearing them. They get “old lady” on me when I try them on at home- and that’s not a good fashion statement at my age. How will you wear your lovely malachite?
Thank you!! I’ve been wearing it a lot already- usually with dresses or tops with scoop-style necklines. It’s a medium length – about 17 inches – and the beads are graduated, so that adds a bit more visual interest in terms of shape than just a simple strand of beads. I adore them. And the color is so marvelous!