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

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

antique jewellery — 4 min read
What to Look for When Buying an Art Deco Engagement Ring: A Dealer's Checklist

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

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

antique jewellery — 5 min read
A Buyer's Guide to Antique Pearl Jewellery: Quality, Types and Investment Value

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

antique diamond rings — 5 min read
How to Buy Antique Diamond Rings: A Collector's Guide to Quality and Value

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

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

1920s diamond rings — 5 min read