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Retro (1940 – 1950)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by admin

Heavy usage of yellow and rose gold in big, bold designs using large gem-stones of many shades and colors characterized this period. Platinum was being reserved for the war effort as a strategic metal. Designs were Deco-inspired but often asymmetrical. … Continue reading →

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Mid-Century (1950 – 1960)

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With mid-century jewelry, the use of platinum was prevalent once again. Designs were often abstract free-form designs using a combination of yellow gold and platinum. Pieces were often pavéd with small diamonds covering much of the piece. This was the … Continue reading →

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Charities Our Clients Support

Posted on June 8, 2010 by admin

With each purchase we are happy to list a 501 3C  (US tax-exempt) charity of your choice.  You can also submit a photo of you at your charity’s event wearing your purchase. We may post that too! Everyone in the … Continue reading →

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An Imperial Fascination: Porcelain. Dining with the Czars: Peterhof.

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An Imperial Fascination: Porcelain. Dining with the Czars: Peterhof. Catalogue of an exhibition at A La Vieille Russie of porcelain services from the Russian Imperial Palaces, from the collections of the State Museum in Peterhof. Paul Schaffer, Editor. Texts by … Continue reading →

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Golden Years of Fabergé:
Drawings and Objects from the Wigström Workshop

Posted on June 8, 2010 by admin

 Golden Years of Fabergé: Drawings and Objects from the Wigström Workshop, by Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, Peter Schaffer, Alice Ilich, and Mark Schaffer, A La Vieille Russie and Alain de Gourcuff Editeur, Paris, 2000. Please contact A La Vieille Russie to order … Continue reading →

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Imperial Easter Eggs

Posted on June 7, 2010 by admin

Imperial Easter Eggs. An Exhibition of porcelain Easter Eggs from the Collection of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, The Royal Danish Collections at Amalienborg Palace, and the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg. Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen, 1994. Own your own copy … Continue reading →

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