Enter Catherine I, the first in a line of five Empresses of Russia in the 18th century whose reign, beginning…
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A Rare Find: A Russian Aquamarine Necklace and Ring Parure
The parure (a French word for jewelry set) was still the height of fashion not only in London, Paris and…
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What Learned in 2019, plus Exciting Events for 2020
After almost three decades in the jewelry business, I’m still learning. In fact, not a day goes by that I…
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Summer Reflections from a Jewelry, Art & Treasures Dealer on Her Trade
I love all aspects of my work, and the end of the Spring season is the perfect time to reflect…
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Russia Comes to London, plus a Special Art & Treasures London Tour Announcement
For those who love Russian treasures London is the place to be. That’s because from May 31 to June 7,…
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The Fate of the Russian Crown Jewels, Part 3
For our final post on this topic (read: Part 1 & Part 2), or let’s just say penultimate post –…
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