Category Archives: Estate Jewellery

A bright spot on the colour chart Part 3 of 3 By Ron Dupuis In addition to the base corundum, small quantities of iron cause the pinkish-orange tinge in sapphires specifically termed Padparadscha, meaning ‘the colour of the lotus flower.’ … Continue reading →

A bright spot on the colour chart Part 2 of 3 By Ron Dupuis In the 1860s, esteemed Ivy League university Princeton chose orange as one of its official campus colours in homage and to celebrate its historic link to … Continue reading →

A bright spot on the colour chart Part 1 of 3 By Ron Dupuis Always an attention grabber, the colour orange is particularly hot, hot, hot right now and if you can actually remember the acid-drenched 1970s, you’ll recall it … Continue reading →

On the rocks, with a touch of icy bling Part 3 of 3 By Ron Dupuis Sometimes the bracelet consisted of a mesh strap of platinum bordered by diamonds. These designs are often preferred by modern-day wearers; the integrated, seamless … Continue reading →

On the rocks, with a touch of icy bling Part 2 of 3 By Ron Dupuis In Europe, the Verger Bros., were the dominant suppliers of cases, while European Watch and Clock Co., provided the majority of movements for the … Continue reading →

On the rocks, with a touch of icy bling Part 1 of 3 By Ron Dupuis In the 1920s and early ’30s, while Prohibition was dampening spirits in America and parts of Canada, European high society openly enjoyed a creative … Continue reading →