Right this moment’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 encompasses a wonky previous reduce diamond set in a celestial star motif, with navy blue enameling throughout it. It’s a piece I’ll treasure endlessly! Ishy is situated in London and sells such a beautiful collection of vintage & classic jewellery – he actually has such an important eye and distinctive style. He additionally has one of the best hair within the enterprise. Let’s hear about his private jewellery assortment:
“I’m keen on amassing vintage medallions and charms with fascinating and weird imagery on them. There might 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 – usually the unique artists have enormous 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 various locations that I like to go antiquing. My favourite locations are in all probability Portobello Highway and Hatton Backyard – simply because I do know loads of sellers there and so they all the time have one thing for me, and there’s all the time new folks 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 comprised of. I like how lovely jewellery is, how transportable it’s — you’ll be able to have like 50 completely different rings, whereas different antiques are oftentimes more durable to retailer. I benefit from the private connection that comes with jewellery. I keep in mind the place all my items come from, who I purchased them from and particularly once they’re given as items, 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 believed it appeared historic 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 shocking piece and I’m so glad I managed to put it aside from being melted.”
“My ruby and diamond ring was a birthday reward final yr and it’s one thing which I put on on a regular basis. It’s crafted from 18ct white gold and is sort of a novel design. Each time I submit it I get requested the value! I like that it has my birthstone (Ruby) integrated into the design.”