Jewellery Assortment Tales – Ish of Ishy Antiques – Gem Gossip
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At present’s featured jewellery collector is Ish of Ishy Antiques. He’s a longtime pal and I’ve watched him develop his enterprise from the very starting. I’ve a extremely particular ring from him that includes a wonky previous lower diamond set in a celestial star motif, with navy blue enameling throughout it. It’s a piece I’ll treasure endlessly! Ishy is positioned in London and sells such a stunning choice of vintage & classic jewellery – he actually has such an ideal eye and distinctive style. He additionally has the very best hair within the enterprise. Let’s hear about his private jewellery assortment:
“I’m keen on accumulating vintage medallions and charms with fascinating and weird imagery on them. There may be a lot element packed right into a small place. It’s all the time enjoyable to discover a design that you simply’ve by no means seen earlier than or see a makers mark/ signature and uncover works by the identical artist – typically the unique artists have large our bodies of labor and I see it as a privilege to be the caretaker of one thing that they created.”
“I’m fortunate to be primarily based in London so there’s numerous locations that I like to go antiquing. My favourite locations are most likely Portobello Street and Hatton Backyard – simply because I do know numerous sellers there and so they all the time have one thing for me, and there’s all the time new individuals to fulfill and go searching, there’s all the time one thing cool that turns up. Additionally on-line, I like Jewelry Hannah – every thing is handmade, ethically-made, and distinctive with consideration to element.”
“I like the tales that come together with jewellery – the place they arrive from, who made it, the place it was made, what it’s comprised of. I like how stunning jewellery is, how transportable it’s — you’ll be able to have like 50 completely different rings, whereas different antiques are oftentimes tougher to retailer. I benefit from the private connection that comes with jewellery. I bear in mind the place all my items come from, who I purchased them from and particularly once they’re given as presents, it’s such a particular factor.”
“I discovered my amethyst cabochon ring as a smashed up and flattened mount that was going to be scrapped by the vendor. I assumed it appeared historic and couldn’t cease staring on the richly colored 21ct gold. I purchased the amethyst cabochon from a gem seller in Hatton Backyard and had Gaetano Chiavetta restore the mount and set the stone. It’s a surprising piece and I’m so glad I managed to put it aside from being melted.”
“My ruby and diamond ring was a birthday present final yr and it’s one thing which I put on on a regular basis. It’s crafted from 18ct white gold and is kind of a novel design. Each time I publish it I get requested the worth! I like that it has my birthstone (Ruby) integrated into the design.”
