Jewellery Assortment Tales – Ish of Ishy Antiques – Gem Gossip
Immediately’s featured jewellery collector is Ish of Ishy Antiques. He’s a longtime buddy and I’ve watched him develop his enterprise from the very starting. I’ve a extremely particular ring from him that includes a wonky outdated reduce diamond set in a celestial star motif, with navy blue enameling throughout it. It’s a piece I’ll treasure without end! Ishy is positioned in London and sells such a beautiful collection of vintage & classic jewellery – he actually has such an incredible eye and distinctive style. He additionally has the perfect hair within the enterprise. Let’s hear about his private jewellery assortment:
“I’m keen on accumulating vintage medallions and charms with attention-grabbing and strange imagery on them. There may be a lot element packed right into a small place. It’s at all times 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 big 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 based mostly in London so there’s numerous locations that I like to go antiquing. My favourite locations are most likely Portobello Street and Hatton Backyard – simply because I do know quite a lot of sellers there they usually at all times have one thing for me, and there’s at all times new folks to fulfill and go searching, there’s at all times one thing cool that turns up. Additionally on-line, I like Jewelry Hannah – every thing 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 constructed from. I like how stunning jewellery is, how moveable it’s — you possibly can have like 50 totally different rings, whereas different antiques are oftentimes tougher to retailer. I benefit from the private connection that comes with jewellery. I bear in mind the place all my items come from, who I purchased them from and particularly once they’re given as presents, 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 assumed it seemed historical 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 12 months 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 publish it I get requested the value! I like that it has my birthstone (Ruby) integrated into the design.”
