Archive for the ‘Estate Jewelry’ Category
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014
Just in time for Valentine’s day, Friday, February 14– fabulous new goodies we recently acquired from a large collection of fine jewelry! If you are looking for something really special for that special someone, this group of vintage jewels may offer the perfect choice– we’ll highlight just a few items from over one hundred new […]
Tags: 18K gold, carved tourmaline, French enamel, Lady M watch, Mauboussin, Non-heated natural sapphires, Pink tourmaline, Valentine's Day
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Sunday, December 1st, 2013
This spectacular pendant from the early 20th century highlights a parade of items new to our estate department. At 2 1/2 inches long, it’s just killer.
Tags: 2 ct diamond, apple green jadeite, Art Deco, Edwardian, Madeline Albright, Old European cut diamond
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Thursday, August 22nd, 2013
When you mention engagement ring, most of us think of a simple band with a single diamond, shining and sparkling with love and promise. This is known in the jewelry trade as a solitaire engagement ring. The development of today’s solitaire rings really began in the late 1800’s when several new technologies brought jewelers the means […]
Tags: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Asscher cut diamond, Cartier, Custom Design, die and hub, die struck jewelry, Emerald cut diamond, fabricated jewelry, lost wax casting, Padpardscha, Princess cut diamond, Radiant cut diamond, Tiffany, Victorian
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2013
Mardon Jewelers would like to thank all of our loyal friends and clients for voting us the Best Jeweler in the Press Enterprise 2013 Reader’s Choice– that make’s five years in a row! Our focus has always been on our community– we’re really appreciative of the support you’ve shown over the years. This coming year, […]
Tags: enameled jewelry, Estate Jewelry, estate jewelry buyer, original jewelry, Reader's Choice
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Wednesday, July 24th, 2013
This striking ring is a standout in our latest line-up of fine vintage engagement rings. The ring is pure Roaring 20’s, combining design elements of the delicate Edwardian style along with geometry of the Art Deco look. The low setting gives a nice big look with comfort and wearability.
Tags: 18K gold, Art Deco, die struck jewelry, Edwardian, Estate Jewelry, Estate Jewelry Buyers, fabricated jewelry, platinum, vintage engagement ring
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Friday, April 5th, 2013
We’re just back from the Los Angelese Antiques Jewelry Show where we acquired these wonderful vintage and antique items. Antiques are at least 100 years old, while vintage refers to pieces less old, but usually of period style, such as Art Deco or Retro.
Tags: Antique Jewelry, Art Deco, Edwardian, platinum jewelry, Retro, Victorian, Vintage Jewelry
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Friday, March 22nd, 2013
We’ve recently added several interesting vintage pieces to our Estate Department. This cameo was a real sleeper– it was literally so crusted over with years of accumulated crud (gemological term!) that we barely recognized it.
Tags: Bracelet Watch, Cameo, Gothic, Retro
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Friday, February 1st, 2013
This beautifully made amethyst intaglio ring from ancient Rome, carved over 2000 years ago by master carver Hyllos, resides in the famous Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia. Featuring the head of Apollo, it reminds us very much of this magnificent amethyst intaglio ring that resides in our estate case.
Tags: Ancient Rome, Cameo, Hermitage Museum, Hyllos, Intaglio
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
We immediately fell in love with this sweet little opal and diamond pin of gold and platinum that was offered to us as part of an estate. A blend of Late Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Edwardian styling, the construction of fabricated platinum overlaid onto 14K yellow gold indicated the piece was made right around 1900.
Tags: Art Nouveau Jewelry, carved opal, crystal opal, Edwardian jewelry, Estate Jewelry Buyers, jewelry restoration, Late Victorian jewelry, opal pansy, platinum and gold jewelry, Vintage Jewelry
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Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Today, the 16th Annual Sale at Mardon Jewelers begins and the Press Enterprise Reader’s Choice voting ends. A very small independent business like Mardon must compete not only with other independent jewelers but with large retail chains like Ben Bridge and Zales, with discount warehouses like Sam’s and Costco, and with the Jewelry Mart vendors […]
Tags: Colored Gemstones, Mardon Sale, Rare Gems, Reader's Choice
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