Jewellery Assortment Tales – Ish of Ishy Antiques – Gem Gossip
As we speak’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 very particular ring from him that encompasses a wonky previous minimize diamond set in a celestial star motif, with navy blue enameling throughout it. It’s a piece I’ll treasure without end! Ishy is situated in London and sells such a stunning number of vintage & classic jewellery – he actually has such an excellent eye and distinctive style. He additionally has the very best hair within the enterprise. Let’s hear about his private jewellery assortment:
“I’m keen on gathering vintage medallions and charms with fascinating and strange imagery on them. There will 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 primarily based in London so there’s numerous locations that I like to go antiquing. My favourite locations are in all probability Portobello Highway and Hatton Backyard – simply because I do know a number of sellers there and so they at all times have one thing for me, and there’s at all times new folks to satisfy and go searching, there’s at all times one thing cool that turns up. Additionally on-line, I really like Jewelry Hannah – the whole lot is handmade, ethically-made, and distinctive with consideration to element.”
“I really like the tales that come together with jewellery – the place they arrive from, who made it, the place it was made, what it’s constituted of. I really like how stunning jewellery is, how transportable it’s — you possibly can 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 assumed it regarded historical and couldn’t cease staring on the richly colored 21ct gold. I purchased the amethyst cabochon from a gem seller in Hatton Backyard and had Gaetano Chiavetta restore the mount and set the stone. It’s a surprising piece and I’m so glad I managed to reserve it from being melted.”
“My ruby and diamond ring was a birthday present final yr and it’s one thing which I put on on a regular basis. It’s crafted from 18ct white gold and is kind of a singular design. Each time I submit it I get requested the value! I really like that it has my birthstone (Ruby) included into the design.”