I love this so so much, as someone who also feels a special pull towards jewellery. Thank you for articulating this, I feel very similarly about the categories you named, although I will buy contemporary pieces such as earrings that are not necessarily “artisanal” if that makes sense. I also love the idea of the piece speaking to you and collecting slowly over a lifetime.
JESS...THIS POST!!!! I also own the Cummings positive/negative earrings in black jade and had the exact same thought when I bought them — the Tiffany provenance was almost beside the point. I knew they were good because I had never seen anything like them before — the inlay, the scale, all of it...mismatched!? Like, what!? And the thing is, the longer I own them the more I reach for them. That's the mark of a truly great piece. Thank you for this — so generous to share your thinking and perspective so openly.
I recommend attending the Original Miami Beach Antique Show. Held once a year you will see so much incredible jewelry in one place! There are signed, unsigned, antique and estate pieces. There are deals and very rare pieces. One of my favorite places to shop❤️
This is how I’ve grown my collection. I collect vintage copper from the 50s, and 1970s Canadian Brutalists (brass, copper, pewter). It resonates with me and I wear it all!
This is a great framework. I’ve collected jewelry for years (mix of independent designers and name brands) and am mostly focused on rings. Looking forward to seeing the bombe ring.
Please show the bombe ring.
P.S. I have an antique OMC cluster ring arriving tomorrow. Crossing my fingers on in-person vibes…
Your wish is my command
I love this so so much, as someone who also feels a special pull towards jewellery. Thank you for articulating this, I feel very similarly about the categories you named, although I will buy contemporary pieces such as earrings that are not necessarily “artisanal” if that makes sense. I also love the idea of the piece speaking to you and collecting slowly over a lifetime.
it's so different for everyone, so personal!
Yes I love the reminder that things like this should remain special.
yes! treasures!
JESS...THIS POST!!!! I also own the Cummings positive/negative earrings in black jade and had the exact same thought when I bought them — the Tiffany provenance was almost beside the point. I knew they were good because I had never seen anything like them before — the inlay, the scale, all of it...mismatched!? Like, what!? And the thing is, the longer I own them the more I reach for them. That's the mark of a truly great piece. Thank you for this — so generous to share your thinking and perspective so openly.
They’re soooo good,, enjoy them!!
Epic engraving on the watch!
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Loved diving into this!!!
Loved this - thank you for sharing!
I recommend attending the Original Miami Beach Antique Show. Held once a year you will see so much incredible jewelry in one place! There are signed, unsigned, antique and estate pieces. There are deals and very rare pieces. One of my favorite places to shop❤️
Oooh great tip
This is such an amazing read! Thank you xxx
This is how I’ve grown my collection. I collect vintage copper from the 50s, and 1970s Canadian Brutalists (brass, copper, pewter). It resonates with me and I wear it all!
Awesome article, Jess!💕
“I think that’s the true shopper’s trick, right? Learn to see the object before you read the stamp” such a great reminder
Important silencer of marketing noise
Never nodded my head so much. Incroyable!
tanky tanky!
Great post, great tips, and a GREAT collection!!! Now..where can I find some Angela Cummings earrings for $2500?! :( :( :(
I’d save an alert on TRR!
Check out this designer from Miami who hunts and processes local Burmese pythons for her skins https://ellebarbeito.com/
I wish I could afford anything you are talking about, but I love to listen 😇
What don’t you do!!! I learned so much. Can we get an image of all your pieces?
This is a great framework. I’ve collected jewelry for years (mix of independent designers and name brands) and am mostly focused on rings. Looking forward to seeing the bombe ring.