Bloodstone, the striking alternative birthstone for March, is a gemstone we find deeply compelling, both for its distinctive appearance and its rich historical lore.
VINTAGE IS THE UNIQUE & ETHICAL CHOICE
Handed down; passed on; lost and found; to love again... come delve into the story and aesthetics of the pieces we sell...
Welcome to our shop...
Based in the famous Brighton Lanes Jewellery Quarter, we are specialist dealers in original vintage, antique and secondhand jewellery.
Take a peek at our collections here; we deliver worldwide, or you can visit us in our shop...
Monday: 10.30-4.30pm
Thursday: 10.30-4.30pm
Friday: 10.30-4.30pm
Saturday: 10.30-4.30pm
We can usually adjust the size of rings on the day.
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Aquamarine - The Birthstone for March
Posted on March 03 2025
Aquamarine, the serene birthstone of March, is a gemstone we adore for its tranquil beauty and soothing, oceanic hues.
METAL ALLOYS used in vintage jewellery - a little science for you
Posted on February 17 2025
METAL ALLOYS used in vintage jewellery - a little science for you
We see many mysterious metals used in the vintage and antique jewellery which passes through our hands. Whilst we can test the various carats of Gold, Silver and Platinum (sometimes even these give us surprises), much of the base metal we can't test and so have to be circumspect in our descriptions. The information about many of these alloys is almost lost to time; except that we happen to have a copy of SPON's Workshop Receipts (recipes to you and I) which gives the following information, taken directly from the text:
