Ask The Dealer

Hello. This is Ann, so please don't be shy about using our very special service.

This 'Ask The Experts' section is NOT restricted just to Members (although they get more input) but is available to anyone who has a question relating to Jewelry and Gemstones, and for me, Antique and Vintage Jewelry.

I have always had a love of old jewelry, probably because my Grandmother used to Dress up all the local Children in fancy clothes and sprinkle them in Sparkling Costume Jewelry.

It may have just been Glass and Lead, but they were the Crown Jewels to me, although my brother was not impressed

After 'Growing Up' I fulfilled my childhood fantasies by opening my own Antique and Secondhand Jewelry Stall, working from the local Markets until I opened my first shop (BrombilAntiques) in South Wales in the UK.

Over the years I became well known around the auctions, and my little shop on the High Street continued to become 'THE' place to go for Antique, Vintage, Second-hand and Fine Old Estate Jewelry.

Then my life kind of changed, when my husband was transfered to Australia to pursue his career in Mining. Naturally I brought as much jewelry as I could with me, but when I look back it seems a little thin, as we only had about 64 rings, a few chains and bracelets, plus about thirty brooches and stickpins.

Our first store in Australia soon sold out and we found ourselves traveling back and forth to the home country to 'Top Up' stock and expand our business. It was an idyllic lifestyle, one which many of our friends envied, but I told them it was 'Bloody Hard Work...'

Now, as the jewelry industry has become more global, I was approached to become part of this exciting new adventure.

My Grandmother would have been proud.

So here is you chance to find out, create the dream and prove it doesn't really matter if it's just glass and lead. Old Jewelry is still better quality than the rubish found in most Shopping Mall Jewelers windows, and they are all so full of character.

• So what's your story?
• Why not write and ask me?
• That's what I am here for as your personal Antique Jewelry Dealer.

Just use the form below and I will try and help you. As Members, you will also get more of my feedback in the Members Forum with questions on British Hallmarking and Period Jewelry and so much more.

There's a world of beautiful things just waiting to arrive...

For less than two dollars a week you can get access to experts in their field, courses, information, gemstone Lab Reports and the very best Members forum devoted just to Jewelry and Gemstones.

Make sure you fill in a REAL email address or else I won’t be able to get back to you with the answer.

See you on the inside.

Use this link to my Antique Jewelry Forum where I moderate Antique and Vintage jewelry questions. Just Ask me (or any of the other experts) as we simply love to hear about your treasures.

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