Category Archives: design

Antique Jewels: Moving Stories, Histories, Great Beauty

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Duncan Parker

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 →

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Toni Cavelti

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Duncan Parker

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 →

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The Case for Unique Jewels

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Duncan Parker

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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Erté Art Deco Designer

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Duncan Parker

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 →

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ABC of Jewellers

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Duncan Parker

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 →

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Antique Jewels: 19th Century

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Duncan Parker

ANTIQUE JEWELS: VICTORIAN Antique jewels have a story. Sometimes we aren’t told what the story is. We can, however, discover the tale by reading the secrets of the jewel. History is a moment in time. In antique jewels, these moments … Continue reading →

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Egyptian influences

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Duncan Parker

 Egyptian Influences Did you know that the world has been fascinated with the world of ancient Egypt since it was not ancient? Every time someone uncovers a tomb or grave in ancient Egypt, we see Egyptian influences flowing in to … Continue reading →

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