ALVR Blog

red enamel twisted heart pendant with white enamel border, green enamel leaves, and a pearl in the center

ALVR Blog: When Is a Witch Not a Witch? The Story Behind a Bewitching Jewel

four white catalogs fanned out on a white table, each with "ALVR" text in pink and a picture of a bronze bust

Hot off the Press:
Our 2022 Holiday Catalogue!

ALVR and Ollendiek Couture

diamond heart brooch superimposed with blue and yellow heart outline

To a Bright Future and a Lasting Peace

emerald and diamond ring compared with a green garnet and diamond ring to show that they are both precious gemstones

ALVR Blog: All Gems Are Precious

front-right view of a silver and elephant sandstone sculpture, with a smiling face

A La Vieille Russie Loans to V&A Fabergé Exhibition

side view, Antique Russian Gold, Red Lacquer, and Emerald Charka

ALVR Blog: A Toast to Russian Art

Antique Russian Enamel Tea Glass Holder

ALVR Blog:
Russian Teatime Traditions

main view of ceramic charger depicting scenes from the legend of sadko

ALVR Blog: The Legend of Sadko

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring

ALVR Blog: The Empress of Gems – Pearls

ALVR’s Mark Schaffer on Antiques Roadshow!

main view, black opal ring

ALVR Blog: Opal-Essence