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Author Archives: Duncan Parker
Antique Jewels: Moving Stories, Histories, Great Beauty
The word “antique” usually refers to items that are at least one hundred years old. Obviously, based on the definition, “antique” means that with each year’s passing, more recent items fit into that description. When Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers was … Continue reading
Toni Cavelti
Modern Classic Toni Cavelti is a creative artist, craftsman, and jeweller based in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada’s beautiful West coast. He has retired from jewellery, but continues to be a creative artist. He has said that he feels jewellery … Continue reading
Posted in award winning, design, Jewellery, Opal, Uncategorized
Tagged design, diamond, gold, jewel, Ruby, Tanzanite, Toni Cavelti
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Opal: A Spectrum in a Gem
Opal has fascinated people for thousands of years. Its hypnotic iridescent spectrum of colours flash as the gem moves. The colours in an opal float mysteriously from within its translucent depths. Sources While many people think of opal as a … Continue reading
Tompion Banger: A rare antique pocket watch
Way back, in the mid 1700s, there was a person who needed to be on time for appointments. The name D. L. Darcy is engraved, just above the date 1762 on the case back of this rare and fine timepiece. … Continue reading
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The Case for Unique Jewels
When we receive an important jewel, we think of it in an important box. The joy of seeing the telltale blue of Tiffany (Pantone colour 1837, the year that Tiffany was founded), the frisson of pleasure on unwrapping the distinctive … Continue reading
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Tagged Jewel box
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A Fan Of Diamonds
Who isn’t a fan of diamonds? After seeing this extraordinary jewel, it would be difficult not to be a fan. Created by artist Derek Olson, this functioning fan is an extraordinary work of art. Olson is a creative artist, a … Continue reading
Erté Art Deco Designer
Erté Erté is a name central to the world of design and closely associated with the height of Art Deco style. This long lived artist became prominent in the 1920s, and held influence over the world of fashion for most … Continue reading
Burma: What Does It Mean for Gems?
Burma (Also Known as Myanmar) Burma, it’s a name that evokes images of great treasures to anyone who knows about gemstones. Now known as Myanmar, the country is still referred to as Burma by many people. The country of Burma … Continue reading
Selling your Jewels at Auction
Selling at Auction is a Simple Affair Are you thinking of selling your jewels? Is it time to find a new home for your precious things? There are lots of reasons for looking for ways of selling: “I’m selling my beautiful … Continue reading
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ABC of Jewellers
ABC of Jewellers Here we present an ABC of jewellers whose work has been offered at auction at Dupuis: Around the world and around the alphabet, Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers has offered jewels to bidders from East to West, and … Continue reading