Jewellery Assortment Tales – Ish of Ishy Antiques – Gem Gossip
Right this moment’s featured jewellery collector is Ish of Ishy Antiques. He’s a longtime good friend and I’ve watched him develop his enterprise from the very starting. I’ve a extremely particular ring from him that contains a wonky outdated lower diamond set in a celestial star motif, with navy blue enameling throughout it. It’s a piece I’ll treasure without end! Ishy is situated in London and sells such a beautiful choice of vintage & classic jewellery – he actually has such a fantastic eye and distinctive style. He additionally has the most effective hair within the enterprise. Let’s hear about his private jewellery assortment:
“I’m keen on accumulating vintage medallions and charms with attention-grabbing 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 just’ve by no means seen earlier than or see a makers mark/ signature and uncover works by the identical artist – usually 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 in all probability Portobello Highway and Hatton Backyard – simply because I do know a whole lot of sellers there they usually all the time have one thing for me, and there’s all the time new individuals to satisfy and go searching, there’s all the time one thing cool that turns up. Additionally on-line, I like Jewelry Hannah – the whole lot 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 produced from. I like how lovely jewellery is, how moveable it’s — you’ll be able to have like 50 totally different rings, whereas different antiques are oftentimes more durable 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 historical and couldn’t cease staring on the richly colored 21ct gold. I purchased the amethyst cabochon from a gem vendor 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 reserve it from being melted.”
“My ruby and diamond ring was a birthday reward final 12 months 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 value! I like that it has my birthstone (Ruby) included into the design.”
