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Victoria's Journal

Stories, guides and jewellery history from Victoria's thirty years among Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco treasures.

How to Choose a Two Stone Ring: A Buyer's Guide to Meaning, Style and Quality
antique jewellery — 4 min read

How to Choose a Two Stone Ring: A Buyer's Guide to Meaning, Style and Quality

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Presented in Friar House Antique Jewellery Box
antique jewellery — 4 min read

What to Look for When Buying an Art Deco Engagement Ring: A Dealer's Checklist

A Gentleman's Guide to Antique Rings: History, Styles and How to Choose
antique jewellery — 4 min read

A Gentleman's Guide to Antique Rings: History, Styles and How to Choose

A Complete Guide to Buying Antique Rings in England and the UK
antique jewellery — 4 min read

A Complete Guide to Buying Antique Rings in England and the UK

Buying Second-Hand Ruby Rings in the UK: A Dealer's Guide to Spotting Quality and Authenticity
antique jewellery — 5 min read

Buying Second-Hand Ruby Rings in the UK: A Dealer's Guide to Spotting Quality and Authenticity

Choosing Vintage Sapphire Rings: What Every Buyer Should Know Before Purchasing
antique jewellery — 4 min read

Choosing Vintage Sapphire Rings: What Every Buyer Should Know Before Purchasing

Edwardian Cultured Pearl Single Strand Necklace
antique jewellery — 5 min read

A Buyer's Guide to Antique Pearl Jewellery: Quality, Types and Investment Value

The Buyer's Guide to Victorian Engagement Rings: Choosing Authentic Period Romance
antique engagement rings — 4 min read

The Buyer's Guide to Victorian Engagement Rings: Choosing Authentic Period Romance

Antique Diamond Engagement Rings
antique diamond rings — 5 min read

How to Buy Antique Diamond Rings: A Collector's Guide to Quality and Value

Discovering Your Birthstone: A Complete Guide to Monthly Gemstones and Their Meanings
antique jewellery — 5 min read

Discovering Your Birthstone: A Complete Guide to Monthly Gemstones and Their Meanings

Art Deco Diamond Rings: A Collector's Guide to 1920s Brilliance and Craftsmanship
1920s rings — 5 min read

Art Deco Diamond Rings: A Collector's Guide to 1920s Brilliance and Craftsmanship

Vintage Ruby Rings Through the Ages: From Victorian Romance to Art Deco Glamour
antique jewellery — 5 min read

Vintage Ruby Rings Through the Ages: From Victorian Romance to Art Deco Glamour

Art Deco 18ct Yellow Gold Pink Topaz and Diamond Cluster Ring
antique jewellery — 6 min read

A Guide to Topaz Gemstones: From Imperial Yellows and Blush Pinks to Mystic Blues

A Guide to Art Deco Engagement Rings: Glamour and Geometry from the Roaring Twenties
antique jewellery — 4 min read

A Guide to Art Deco Engagement Rings: Glamour and Geometry from the Roaring Twenties

Seeking Art Deco Treasure - Identifying Authentic 1920s Geometric Glamour
1920s diamond rings — 5 min read

Seeking Art Deco Treasure - Identifying Authentic 1920s Geometric Glamour

The History of Acrostic Jewellery (Language of Gemstones) - Friar House
acrostic jewellery — 1 min read

The History of Acrostic Jewellery (Language of Gemstones)

Aquamarine - The Birthstone for March - Friar House
anniversary — 1 min read

Aquamarine - The Birthstone for March