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If you love the thrill of the hunt — especially when it involves sparkling jewels, storied antiques, and one-of-a-kind objects — mark your calendar. The NYC Jewelry, Antique, & Object Show is back this spring, and for 2026, it’s giving collectors exactly what they asked for more time to browse, discover, and swoon.
Continue reading Vintage Glam, Curated Treasures and One More Day to Shop: NYC JAOS Returns This Spring
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Over the weekend, I took a trip to the New York City Jewelry, Antique & Object Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion, where I was delighted to find a booth from favorite vendor — a veritable shrine to the color Pink courtesy of Gravitas Antiques of Miami. Gravitas’ online presence may be minimal, but trust me: their eye for exceptional vintage objects speaks for itself.
Continue reading Pink Thing of the Day: Collectible Confections from the NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show
Vintage Double Diamond Ring
An engagement is a moment like no other — unique to the bond a couple shares and their way of expressing love and commitment. In today’s landscape, there is a return to valuing pieces that are special, storied, and superior in quality. These traits are inherent to much of the vintage and antique jewelry world. Levy’s Fine Jewelry crafts one-of-a-kind rings that encompass the exceptional importance of an engagement, and the company is a go-to for estate jewels. Here is a roundup of antique and vintage engagement rings for those looking for heirloom engagement ring inspiration.
Continue reading Old is Gold: 10 Unique Antique and Vintage Engagement Rings from Levy’s Fine Jewelry
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An absolute highlight of my recent London vacation was a visit to Sotheby’s for a tour of Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, featuring the entire contents the late icon’s estate, Garden House. Virtually everything Freddie ever owned will be sold off in 6 separate auctions starting September 6th. Presented here is Freddie’s antique jukebox, a 1941 Wurlitzer model 850 Peacock design. Designed by Paul Fuller (1897–1951), this multi-colored illuminated Wurlitzer delighted Freddie with its depictions of two peacocks at the front.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Freddie Mercury’s Peacock Wurlitzer Juke Box
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Chinese fretwork first appeared in Britain in the early eighteenth century on garden fences, but it was not until midcentury that the vogue for fretwork on furniture erupted. Continue reading Eye On Design: Chinese-Inspired Fretwork Candlestands