Some Of The Best Antique Jewelry On Instagram For Holiday 2022

For all of you antique jewelry enthusiasts, there are some awe-inspiring pieces on IG as stores and dealers promote holiday gift-giving and featuring some of their most rare and spellbinding designs from various periods.

So why not hop on over and take a look? However, it can lead you down a rabbit hole, scouring one antique IG’s feed or hopping around when the app makes ‘suggestions.’

Believe me, I have been on for hours at a time… and here is what I found to be the best in this month’s posts, reels, and stories (of which I have taken screenshots).

Romanov Russia’s vintage gold, carved rock crystal and nephrite jade lily of the valley brooch. (lily of the valley in the language of flowers means a ‘return of happiness’)

Seigelson’s Art Deco diamond Cartier bracelet with removable diamond clips can be worn on the wrist or come apart from the bracelet to be worn clips traditionally on a lapel or in the hair, on a sweater or anywhere else your imagination takes you.

Wartski’s French Antique 18K gold and silver mounted ruby and diamond rosebud brooch, circa 1900, is a sentimental jewel. In the form of two rosebuds on a stem, the buds are mounted with old European cut diamonds; their centers are set with r cushion cut rubies representing the red rose beginning to emerge—signifying the start of romantic love

Estate Diamond Jewelry’s quintessential Art Deco ring has a overall geometric feel, yet is softer, not too angular. It is detailed with the engraving and piercing work that adds to its beauty with a European cut center stone set into platinum. If you are thinking about getting engaged soon and prefer an antique style, this is one to consider.

S.J. Phillips’ate 18th / early 19th century is a piece that will have you mesmerized as you stare at the vibrant multi-colors and the excellent condition it is in after more than 200 years.. This is a rare gem set foiled buckle, circa 1800, of oblong form with Cupid’s bow-shaped sides, close cut down collet set with fancy calibre cut stones in aquamarine, amethyst, pink and yellow topaz and tourmaline among others, hinged three-pronged grip along the middle, mounted in gold.

Bernadette Debruijn’s Verdura 18K gold and platinum brooch of a heart-shaped pink tourmaline and diamond floral and arrow brooch, circa 1940s. Makers mark: Raymond Drouet. Signed Verdura Paris. A similar brooch was commissioned by actress Joan Crawford in 1940 with a reference illustration by Patricia Corbett in: ‘Verdura, The life and work of a master jeweler’, NewYork, H. A. Abrams, 2002, p. 90.

Sandra Cronan’s bevy of bracelets in diamonds and gemstones from the early to mid-twentieth century can be worn alone or stacked in multiples on your wrist.

Fred Leighton’s Chief Creative Director Rebecca Selva creative styling evokes a modern vibe. She mixes pieces and periods like this Victorian red and white enamel witches heart brooch with pearl and rose cut diamonds surrounded by a pair of early 20th-century three-leaf clover clip earrings set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires , and emeralds unexpectedly on a collar of a white shirt.

Lang Antiques’ Burmese ruby Victorian crescent moon might “have you at hello.” It’s all passion and fire and a whole lot of female empowerment, which is one of the meanings of this motif.

Gray & Davis’ 19th century earrings recall the rare beauty of dancing by candelight with their subtle glow of old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, circa 1830.

Jewelletigram dove enamel locket ring with repousse shank is a ring that you just might go to sleep and dream about. I know that I will. Everyything about this ring is perfection.

Antique Animal Jewellery’s French pendant, circa 1800 with teal colored foiled scene under glass of two love birds perched on top of a column, framed with an arcade of yew trees. This a lovely example of sentimental jewelry—with the word ‘Constants’ in stitching below (the first C is faded with time), but during the period it was a word that signified romance and unswerving commitment. The frame is set with marcasite at the top with crossed bow and arrow quivers and cascading ribbons, At the bottom, there is a wreath and the back is engraved silver depicting flowers in a basket. Multiple motifs for the simple meaning of love everlasting.