Why we stock contemporary jewellery alongside antiques
Alongside our antique and vintage collections, we keep a selection of contemporary jewellery - newly made pieces that sit comfortably next to older designs rather than competing with them. Some contemporary jewellery draws directly on Art Deco or Victorian design language reworked with modern manufacturing; other pieces in our contemporary jewellery range are simply well-made, classic settings that we think stand up to the company they keep.
The appeal of contemporary jewellery for many customers is practicality: a contemporary piece can be commissioned or bought new to an exact specification, in a size or metal that is harder to find in an original antique, while still fitting a wardrobe built around vintage and antique jewellery. Modern jewellery UK buyers increasingly look for contemporary pieces that reference historic design without being a direct antique.
Styles in our contemporary jewellery collection
Our contemporary jewellery range includes contemporary rings, contemporary pendants and contemporary earrings in gold, white gold and platinum, set with diamonds and coloured gemstones. Many pieces of contemporary jewellery in our collection are inspired by Art Deco geometry or Victorian sentimentality, offering a modern jewellery alternative for those who love the look of antique jewellery but want a newly made piece.
We apply the same standard of stone identification and quality checking to our contemporary jewellery as we do to our antiques. Whether you are looking for a contemporary engagement ring, a modern pendant, or a pair of contemporary earrings, our contemporary jewellery collection is chosen to complement rather than compete with vintage and antique jewellery.
Buying contemporary jewellery: what to look for
If you are looking for a contemporary piece to wear alongside an inherited or antique item, bring the older piece in - or send us a photograph - and we can help you find a piece of contemporary jewellery that sits well with it rather than against it. Metal colour and stone tone matter more than most buyers expect when pairing contemporary jewellery with antique jewellery.
We are happy to advise on how a new piece of contemporary jewellery might complement or contrast with something older you already own, whether you are building a stack of rings or choosing a contemporary pendant to wear alongside a vintage necklace.
Visit us or browse online
Our contemporary jewellery collection changes as new pieces come in. Contact us directly with questions about any piece, or visit our shop at 29 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, open Monday to Saturday, 10:15 to 17:00.
