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2018-12-30

The entire Adin team is toasting
to your good health!

Click the picture to get to the Adin Antique Jewelry Collection

Click the picture to see the antique jewellery our team has gathered.

 

We would like to congratulate you
on having the great taste
to call upon our antique jewellery expertise.

Happy New Year!

 

 
 
 
 
 
 


2018-12-23

The Garden of Adin presents:

There are Christmas presents and Christmas presents.

Click the picture to get to see this Original stylish Vintage Art Deco platinum sapphire and diamond loaded pendant.
Click here to get to this Vintage Art Deco diamond and sapphire pendant.

 

 

 


2018-12-16

The end is approaching
at Adin Antique Jewellery!

Click the picture to get to see this Antique Victorian diamond ring.
Click here to get to this Antique Victorian diamond ring.

 

 

 


2018-12-09

From The Garden of Adin's Animal Shelter

A sweet and silent, signed parrot

Click the picture to get to see this Signed Carrera Y Carrera Vintage gold diamond onyx parrot pendant necklace.
Click here to get to this signed Carrera Y Carrera parrot pendant.

 

 

 

 


2018-11-29

Vintage Jewellery Present Suggestions

Sorted in various themes

 

In December we will be open all days of the week!
Appointments are recommended when planning visiting us!

 

 

Antique jewelry with luck theme
Luck
Antique jewelry with love theme
Love
Religious antique jewelry
Religion
Mythologic antique jewelry
Mythology
Antique jewelry with human theme
Human
Antique jewelry with floral theme
Flora

 

Antique jewelry with animal theme
Animals
Antique jewelry with insect theme
Insects
Antique jewelry with heraldic theme
Heraldry
Antique jewelry with universe theme
Universe
Antique jewelry with music theme
Music
Antique jewelry with bow theme
Bow

 

 

 

 

 

 



2018-11-27

Antique Jewellery Present Suggestions

Sorted by colour

 

In December we will be open all days of the week!
Appointments are recommended when planning visiting us!

 

 

Antique and estate jewelry with black
antique and estate rings with black
antique rings
with black
antique and estate earrings with black
antique earrings
with black
antique and estate brooches with black
antique brooches
with black
antique and estate pendants with black
antique pendants
with black
all antique and estate jewelry with black
all jewelry
with black

 

Antique and estate jewelry with blue
antique and estate rings with blue
antique rings
with blue
antique and estate earrings with blue
antique earrings
with blue
antique and estate brooches with blue.jpg
antique brooches
with blue
antique and estate pendants with blue
antique pendants
with blue
all antique and estate jewelry with blue
all jewelry
with blue

 

Antique and estate jewelry with green
antique and estate rings with green
antique rings
with green
antique and estate earrings with green
antique earrings
with green
antique and estate brooches with green
antique brooches
with green
antique and estate pendants with green
antique pendants
with green
all antique and estate jewelry with green
all jewelry
with green

 

Antique and estate jewelry with red
antique and estate rings with red
antique rings
with red
antique and estate earrings with red
antique earrings
with red
antique and estate brooches with red
antique brooches
with red
antique and estate pendants with red
antique pendants
with red
all antique and estate jewelry with red
all jewelry
with red

 

Antique and estate jewelry with white
antique and estate rings with white
antique rings
with white
antique and estate earrings with white
antique earrings
with white
antique and estate brooches with white
antique brooches
with white
antique and estate pendants with white
antique pendants
with white
all antique and estate jewelry with white
all jewelry
with white

 

 

 

 


2018-11-26

Vintage Jewellery Present Suggestions

Sorted by technique

 

In December we will be open all days of the week!
Appointments are recommended when planning visiting us!

 

 

Antique jewelry with painting
Painting
Antique jewelry with hidden space
Hidden space
Antique jewelry with filigree
Filigree
Antique jewelry with enamel
Enamel
Antique jewelry with cameo
Cameo
Antique jewelry with micro mosaic
Micro mosaic

 

 

 

 


2018-11-25

Antique Jewellery Present Suggestions

 

Thoughtful and exclusive presents

Eleven months a year we try to amuse you with a weekly cute antique jewellery related mail. However, this time of the year we take the liberty of sending you some mails without any special picture or back-ground information on symbolism, style or era. There will be just a list of present suggestions.

Please don't worry, these few mails will be as much "hard marketing" as you can expect from us in a whole year. Rest assured that it will take another year before we will start bragging again about all those beautiful pieces of antique and vintage jewellery that can be bought online from us and that it will take only about 2 or 3 working days from the moment of buying to the moment it is delivered at your doorstep (with no shipping-costs).

 

Antique & Vintage
under $1,000
Antique rings under $1000
rings
up to $1000
Antique earrings under $1000
earrings
up to $1000
Antique pendants under $1000
pendants
up to $1000
Antique brooches under $1000
brooches
up to $1000
Antique jewelry under $1000
all jewelry
up to $1000

 

Antique & Vintage
between $1,000 and $2,500
Antique rings between $1000 and $2500
rings
up to $2,500
Antique earrings between $1000 and $2500
earrings
up to $2,500
Antique pendants between $1000 and $2500
pendants
up to $2,500
Antique brooches between $1000 and $2500
brooches
up to $2,500
Antique jewelry between $1000 and $2500
all jewelry
up to $2,500

 

Antique & Vintage
between $2,500 - $7,000
Antique rings between $2500 and $7000
rings
up to $7,000
Antique earrings between $2500 and $7000
earrings
up to $7,000
Antique pendants between $2500 and $7000
pendants
up to $7,000
Antique brooches between $2500 and $7000
brooches
up to $7,000
Antique jewelry between $2500 and $7000
all jewelry
up to $7,000

 

Antique & Vintage
between $7,000 - $15,000
Antique rings between $7000 and $15000
rings
up to $15,000
Antique earrings between $7000 and $15000
earrings
up to $15,000
Antique pendants between $7000 and $15000
pendants
up to $15,000
Antique brooches between $7000 and $15000
brooches
up to $15,000
Antique jewelry between $7000 and $15000
all jewelry
up to $15,000

 

Antique & Vintage
$15,000 and above
Antique rings above $15000
rings
$15,000 +
Antique earrings above $15000
earrings
$15,000 +
Antique necklaces above $15000
necklaces
$15,000 +
Antique brooches above $15000
brooches
$15,000 +
Antique jewelry above $15000
all jewelry
$15,000 +

 

 

 

 



2018-11-18

Look what happens...

When a pomegranate explodes in The Garden of Adin!!

Click the picture to get to all our vintage rings and antique rings with red stones.
Click here to get to all our vintage rings with red stones.

 

 

 


2018-11-11

Adin Proudly Presents:
A Jewel For A Noble Lady

(for the connoisseurs: made by Wolfers)

Click the picture to get to see this Belle Epoque multi use diamond necklace and pendant made by Wolfers for noble family.
Click here to get to this Belle Epoque diamond necklace by Wolfers for noble family.

 

 

This jewel comes in a box where, behind its special made inlay, we found a little screwdriver and an extra piece to attach to the bottom part of the necklace (that can be unscrewed from the top part) to wear it just as a single drop shaped pendant.

Made by Bourdon & Wolfers who were suppliers to the court which is shown by the little crown we see above their name in the box. The company Wolfers was the leading jewellery company in Belgium with cooperations with other high standard jewellers in other Belgian cities.

At the outside of the box we see the monogram S.C. with a crown. At the moment we do not know yet which lady this beautiful jewel belonged to, but we're in the midst of our queest to finding this out.

 

 


2018-11-04

Adin Proudly Presents:
The Secret Of Eternal Youth

200 Years Old And Still Looking Good!

Click the picture to get to see this Antique necklace gold cannetille filigree work with 15 big citrine stones.
Click here to get to this antique citrine necklace with cannetille filigree.

 

 

This fiery 18K yellow gold Georgian necklace of cannetille work folds around your neck as a gentle swirling summer breeze. Every of these 15 degrading rectangular cut citrines gleam out of their granule topped setting fused on a scintillating corona of filigree, entirely composed with tendrils, scrolls, granules and spirals. Although this delicate necklace looks as ethereal as lace, still how clear it is that it will never loose its glory and it will keep on outstanding the test of time.

 

 


2018-10-28

Trick, Threat or Treat?

In The Garden of Adin!

Click the picture to get to see this astounding Victorian diamond ring.
Click here to get to this Victorian diamond ring.

 

 

 

 


2018-10-21

Famous quotes:

"Always carry a small snake!"

 

From W.C.Field:
"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite
and furthermore always carry a small snake."

Click the picture to get to see this Late Victorian French gold and platinum snake bracelet with diamonds and rubies.
Click here to get to this French Victorian gold snake bracelet.

 

 



2018-10-07

A Visit to The Garden of Adin *

Makes you want to:
Purrrrrrrl Purrrrrrrl Purrrrrrrl

Click the picture to get to see this diamond and pearl platinum estate engagement ring.
Click here to get to this diamond and pearl platinum estate engagement ring.

 

 

 


2018-10-02

Secure the treasure that has your name on it!

At Adin Antique Jewellery

Click the picture to get to see all our discounted antique, vintage and estate jewellery.
Click here to get to our complete inventory.

 

 

 


2018-09-30

The Garden of Adin

Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

Click the picture to get to see this vintage Fifties diamond ring.
Click here to get to this Vintage Fifties diamond ring.

 

 

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

 

Jane Taylor, Rhymes for the Nursery (Darton & Harvey, 1806)

 

 



2018-09-23

Follow us on Instagram!

@AdinAntiqueJewelry

Just wear it!

Click the picture to get to see this Belle Epoque diamond pendant by Dutch supplier to the court.
Click here to get to this Belle Epoque diamond pendant by Dutch supplier to the court.

 

 

 


2018-09-16

The Garden of Adin presents:

Jeans and Jewellery

Click the picture to get to the depicted vintage jewellery.
Click here to get to the depicted vintage jewellery.

 

The jeans jacket is a fashion icon on all occasions. It deserves jewellery on the same level! What better than Vintage, which has managed to turn time to its hand. Spice up your daily wear with this fierce red coral pin and pair of earrings!

 

(Buy both and get 20% discount!)

 

 



2018-09-09

The Garden of Adin

Living a life without colours isn't that bad....

Click the picture to get to see this Art Deco diamond platinum engagement ring.
Click here to get to this Art Deco diamond platinum engagement ring.

 

 

 


2018-09-08

Follow us on Instagram!

@AdinAntiqueJewelry

Click here to get to to our Adin's Antique Jewelry Instagram account.
Click here to get to to our Adin's Antique Jewelry Instagram account.

 

 

 

2018-08-26

Recipes d'Amour by Adin Fine Antique Jewellery:

French snails by Dior.... an irresistible delicacy

Click the picture to get to see this Iconical Sixties Christian Dior suede covered brooch earrings 6.74 crt diamonds.
Click here to get to these Iconical Christian Dior diamond covered brooch and earrings.

 

 

 

2018-08-19

The Garden of Adin proudly supports:

Left Handers Day!

Click the picture to see all our guaranteed left hand friendly antique jewellery.
Click the picture to see all our guaranteed left hand friendly antique jewellery.

 

International Left Handers Day is observed annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of the left handers. It was created to raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed in a predominantly right-handed world.

And because, at Adin, even some of our best friends are left handers, we fully support these efforts. In fact we went through our complete inventory and proudly can say that Adin's Antique Jewellery is 100% left handers proof!

 

 

2018-08-12

The Garden of Adin presents:

More Classical Beauties

Click the picture to get to see this Renaissance brotherhood ring with two coat of arms behind transparant window.
Click the picture to get to our estate and antique wrist jewellery.

 

 

 

2018-08-05

The Garden of Adin presents:

Another Classical Beauty

Click the picture to get to see this Renaissance brotherhood ring with two coat of arms behind transparant window.
Click the picture to get to this Renaissance gold ring from 1580.

 

There's a depth to this 18K yellow gold Renaissance ring as it must have gone to astonishing lengths to make it from the year 1580 to our present time. The identity of the initial owner is fused into four engravings embedded in red enamel in the top of the ring and safely sealed off presumably by a small slice of rock crystal. One coat of arms with the Christogram "IHS" and one with a monogram of a flowering stem both topped by the letters VMK must symbolise a brotherhood of great beliefs. We dare say even of great importance, as the ring is made out of 18K gold which elevates this ring to a higher level of noblesse.

Once, this ring may have been crafted as part of a person's history, but each person it touches here and now actually becomes part of the ring's own chronicle. What an extraordinary experience to be part of something before and beyond yourself.

Rings with a similar amount of allure and heritage are comprehensively described in the book "Rings - Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty" by Diana Scarisbrick, published by Thames & Hudson (ISBN 978-0-500-29112-2)

 

 

2018-07-29

The Garden of Adin presents:

Another Classical Beauty

Click the picture to get to see this Aesthetic Victorian gold brooch pendant with angels head and diamond.
Click the picture to get to this Victorian gold brooch pendant.

 

Let this 18K yellow gold French Victorian brooch flood your senses with its harmonious neo-Rococo openwork interplay of rocailles and flowers. As two blossoming branches sprout from the top shell, a wave of curly C-shapes and swirly S-shapes ripples into a refined background flower frame arrangement.

In the meantime on the bottom of the brooch, an angel's head serves as the pillar for the tips of two C-elements across the draping leafs as they lift an old European diamond up to the piece its center. And lastly, the estuary of this abundant cascade of elegance narrows from the angel's collar into a dangling drop shaped saltwater pearl.

How can one not adore this eclecticism of the late Victorian period as it unites the land with the sea and the heavens - flowers with shells and angels - Belle Époque with neo-Rococo and neo-Classicism.

 

 

2018-07-22

The Garden of Adin presents:

A Classical Beauty

Click the picture to get to see this Antique 5-string pearl bracelet with rose cut diamond closure and real big pearl.
Click the picture to get to this Victorian 5-string pearl bracelet.

 

 

 

2018-07-15

Going Cuckoo in The Garden of Adin?

Jewels here, Jewels there, Jewellery everywhere!

Click the picture to get to see this French Fifties necklace with two flying swallows carrying a pear shaped diamond.
Click the picture to get to this Fifties necklace.

 

As lucky as we are to share our Garden of Adin with all customers dearest to our hearts, just as crazy we've become. With the garden fully in bloom and jewellery treasures sprouting here and there, we're starting to see transformed gold and gems everywhere! The sublime sun makes it all the easier for our madness for magnificence to spread from the floral fields into the sunlit sky.

Without any doubt, we've just spotted a pair of 18K yellow gold swallows flying high, promising more divine days as these to come. With their ruby eyes and white diamond tails glaring in the golden glow, they make a precious old European cut pear shaped diamond dangle from a Vintage yellow gold double necklace.

Can you see them too or are we the only ones going cuckoo?

 

 

2018-07-08

Garage Sale in The Garden of Adin

First come, first served!

Click the picture to get to our vintage jewellery bargain basement.
Click the picture to get to our Jewellery Bargain Basement.

 

 

 

2018-07-01

The Garden of Adin and its miracles...

Unknown exotic bee specie spotted

Click the picture to get to see this Yellow gold Victorian bee brooch with diamonds and rubies.
Click the picture to get to this Victorian gold bee brooch.

 

 

 

2018-06-24

The Garden of Adin and its miracles...

A ring by His Jewel Highness JAR

Click the picture to get to see this Signed JAR ring with 10+crt yellow sapphire.
Click the picture to get to this signed JAR ring.

 

This is something you wouldn't see much! A JAR jewel being offered in public. Normally owners of JAR jewelry cherish their jewel and hand it over to their offspring. And JAR himself, being extremely picky to who he would sell his pieces, also doesn't make it easier for the public to be able to obtain his pieces.

But here we have one of JAR’s earliest pieces, a wide yellow sapphire band ring in yellow gold made around 1980, echoing Bulgari’s design aesthetic from that period; where JAR use to work before he opened his own high jewellery boutique at the famous Place Vendôme in Paris.

JAR, which is short for Joel Arthur Rosenthal - was born in the Bronx, New York in 1943 under the name of Joel Arthur Rosenthal. The famous Paris-based jewellery designer JAR has been called "the Fabergé of our time" by designer Diane von Furstenberg. Or as David Bennett, chairman of Sotheby’s Geneva, puts it, "trust the hype, in terms of creativity, JAR is without peers." These insights from people who know what they are talking about helps explaining the beyond-normal prices that JAR pieces have brought at auctions in recent years.

After graduating from Harvard and after a short stay at Bulgari as salesman he spent most of his life in the French capital. In 1978 he opened his his own high jewellery boutique at the famous Place Vendôme. A boutique without display window nor opened at regular hours. With craftsmen in France and Switzerland, JAR produces less than 100 jewels a year. Each is one-of-a-kind and excecuted with Rosenthal's meticulous attention to detail using the finest-quality gems. And being a true diva, he reserves the right to refuse to sell an item if he doesn't think it would look good on the intended wearer.

 

 

2018-06-17

Beekeeping in The Garden of Adin

Victorian Queen Bee Found!

Click the picture to get to see this Victorian queen bee brooch with diamonds sapphire and emeralds.
Click the picture to get to see this Victorian queen bee brooch with diamonds sapphire and emeralds.
Click the picture to get to this Victorian queen bee brooch.

 

Worker bees live only to be 6 till 8 weeks, but a queen bee can reach the age of 5 years! And because beekeepers want to know how old their queens are, they came up with an international followed code. They add a specific colour on the back of the queen to indicate the year the queen is marked. For years ending at 1 or 6, white or gray is used; for 2 or 7 yellow, for 3 or 8 red, for 4 or 9 green and for 5 or 0 they use blue.

Knowing this, when do you think in the 19th Century this Victorian queen bee brooch was made?

 

 

2018-06-10

The Garden of Adin presents:
French chansons

Bleu Blanc Blond

Click the picture to get to see this Charming peacock brooch enameled with a tail set with diamond sapphire emerald.
Click the picture to get to this untreated natural sapphire and diamond platinum ring.

 

♫ ♫
Bleu, bleu, le ciel de Provence
Blanc, blanc, blanc, le goéland
Le bateau blanc qui danse
Blond, blond, le soleil de plomb
Et dans tes yeux
Mon rêve en bleu - bleu - bleu
♫ ♫

 

translation:
Blue, blue, the sky of Provence
White, white, white, the gull
The white boat dancing
Blond, blond, the blazing sun
And in your eyes
My dream in blue - blue - blue

 

Marcel Amont - 1959

 

 

2018-06-03

About the healing powers of coral.

(plus a disclaimer)

Click the picture to get to see this Antique gold red coral stud earrings.
Click the picture to get to this antique high quality blood coral ear studs.

 

To many people coral symbolizes life and blood force energy and dark red coral is used for healing and stimulating the bloodstream.

Not that we necessarily promote or believe such claims, but we think they make for interesting conversation. We also would like to emphasize that buying a precious stone for any of such reasons is one's own responsibility and Adin can not be held accountable if the obtained result is not as desired.

 

 

2018-05-27

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

(but it sure helps)

Click the picture to get to see this Charming peacock brooch enameled with a tail set with diamond sapphire emerald.
Click the picture to get to this peacock brooch.

 

 

 

2018-05-20

Some boring information about:

European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Click the picture to get to see this Late Victorian early Art Nouveau enameled thistle brooch with rose cut diamonds.
Click the picture to get to this thistle brooch.

 

Obliged by European law we have to send you the following message. And because it will take you some time to read it, it allows us to use that time to enjoy some garden work in our Garden of Adin.

Being online since 1994 and selling online since December 1998 we have seen a lot of things coming (and going). The latest "thing" that has come is a European rule on privacy. This means that any end-user residing in the European Union will gain far greater control over what is done with his/her personal data.

As you perhaps might know we send out our Weekly Herald since 2000 and it shouldn't be a big surprise that we have built up a large follower base. However, in general, we do not keep the country of residence of the people on our mailing list, so we have no clue who lives in or outside of the European Union. Therefore we send this mail to all our followers and customers.

Of course we will not pass your email (or any other data) to any third party organisations. It will only be used to keep you informed about our latest aquisitions and website updates. And if you would like to know what information we have of you, please click here and we'll send you that information. Please allow up to 10 working days for processing.

We also would also like to remind you that you can always unsubscribe from our mailings by clicking here. Or as with every weekly mail, by clicking on the links provided at the top and bottom of each mail.

Again, this service is provided to all our followers and customers, not just members of the European Union.

Hoping to be at your service with this, do we remain,

 

 

2018-04-29

Spring in The Garden of Adin

Pick your flowers for mother in our Garden.

Click the picture to get to see this Real antique Belle Epoque diamond and sapphire engagement ring.
Click the picture to get to this Belle Epoque diamond ring.

 

 

 

2018-04-22

Heaven on earth:

The universe within your reach!

Click the picture to get to see this Très Belle Epoque diamond engagement ring with natural fancy color diamonds.
Click the picture to get to this Belle Epoque diamond ring.

 

This Belle Époque 18K bi-coloured gold ring is a force of attraction just as strong as that of a black hole in space but with a lot more brilliance and shimmer.

Two natural fancy yellow old brilliant cut diamonds with a mass of 1.20ct. are fusing together in the center of a constellation of 15 rose diamonds. With eight old brilliant cut diamonds alternating with more rose cut diamonds, it seems as if the boundary of this unique diamond universe keeps expanding all the way into the ring shank. When zooming in on the backside dimension with our telescope, we spot energetic sun swirls in yellow gold.

It's hard to believe that this treasure is manmade, while it's got all these wonders of nature combined in one piece of jewellery.

 

 

2018-04-15

Heaven on earth:

Cupido settling down in The Garden of Adin

Click the picture to get to see this most charming Large Antique French love and luck gold ring with cute little Amor.
Click the picture to get to this Antique French gold ring.

 

This adorable French yellow gold ring from around 1840 is a true testimony of how jewellery and declarations of love go hand in hand.

Cupido, the Roman god of love, is enshrined as a putti in an infinite halo of filigree lemniscates. On both sides of this marquise shaped top, four hearts build a universe where one plus one is one as they assemble into a four leaf clover. Between the shank's edges, filigree frills flutter as butterflies in a stomach. Clearly, this symbolic ring seales the marriage of love, luck and eternity.

Another important detail is that this piece was made to shout out loud this message of affection as the large ringsize implies it was used to wear on gloves for everyone to see. Nowadays, love doesn't always seem to be this simple, so our advise is: if they don't make them like they used to, you just buy antiques.

 

 

2018-04-08

Beachcombing in the Garden of Adin:

Look what washed ashore!

Click the picture to get to see this most charming Late Victorian diamond engagment ring with beautiful untreated Burma sapphire.
Click the picture to get to this Victorian diamond ring with untreated Burma sapphire.

 

Look at what washed ashore in the Garden of Adin: this charming Victorian 18K gold ring with a diamond cluster of 12 old brilliants surrounding a natural untreated Burma sapphire as deep blue as the seven seas combined.

No matter how strong the tidal waves of fashion, no matter how rough the waters of style, the value and allure of antique jewellery will never hit the reef. Not the earthly elements, nor the ravages of time can steer an archetype as this classic ring to the abyss.

If you want something lasting forever…

 

 

2018-04-01

The Garden of Adin Presents:

Art Nouveau brooch with Ginkgo biloba leaves.

Click the picture to get to see this most charming Art Nouveau brooch with diamonds and Ginkgo biloba leaves.
Click the picture to get to this Art Nouveau brooch.

 

This precious French Art Nouveau brooch from around 1900 seems to be plucked straight out of one of the Elysian fields in the Garden of Adin.

An 18K yellow gold ginkgo branch sprouts upwards in so many layers that it almost breaks through its platinum framework of 54 rose cut diamonds. This vivid ambience is even more intensified with a hint of green colour on top of the warm yellow leaves.

What better way to celebrate life than with this symbol of longevity and endurance.

 

 

2018-03-25

The Garden of Adin Presents:

Art Nouveau brooch depicting lady love?

Click the picture to get to see this Art Nouveau brooch signed Vernon depicting friendship between two women.
Click the picture to get to this "Vernon" signed Art Nouveau brooch.

 

As the established craftsman Vernon was, he must have constructed the idyllic scenery of this 18K yellow gold French Art Nouveau brooch fully out of symbols. On the background, we notice cypresses as a symbol of mourning. On the front, we believe to recognize a bush of edelweiss as a symbol of nobility, devotion and deep love. The window to this view is surrounded by chrysanthemum as a symbol of life, joy and optimism.

Or... this piece of jewellery could just be about two women enjoying each other's company while reading a book and enjoying the sensational sight. A sight with on the left side a majestic building from behind the intimate garden spot while on the right side cypresses leading up to a mountain.

But... if we connect this bare description with the flower connotations, suddenly we find ourselves in a story of memories to a lighthearted time, of everlasting friendship and of hope of a reunion.

True symbolism of an artist or just figments of a jewellery aficionado, this jewel is what it is: a vessel of emotion.

 

 

2018-03-18

The Garden of Adin Presents:

Beware, Serpent Season! (02)

Click the picture to get to see this Antique gold snake or serpent brooch with big diamond.
Click the picture to get to this snake brooch.

 

 

2018-03-11

The Garden of Adin Presents:

Beware, Serpent Season! (01)

Click the picture to get to see this Antique gold English coiled snake ring with old brilliant cut diamond (ca. 1893).
Click the picture to get to this snake ring.

 

 

2018-03-04

The Garden of Adin Antique Jewellery Presents:

One style, different forgings.

Click the picture to get to see this Late Victorian French gold hair comb set with diamonds and made from horn.
Click the picture to get to this gold antique hair comb.

 

What makes a piece of jewellery a "good" piece?

As a jewellery dealer, you're always looking for clues about whether the jewel in front of you is a good representative for a significant style during a certain era, or whether it is only meant to look like it was made in a certain era while in fact it is not. Here at Adin, we're specialized in reading visual languages from the past. Like every book, an era is also composed out of several chapters, or better artistic styles. And each style derives from the previous one, reacting on past elements and implementing new ones to complete the story of its era. Every good jewel portrays a character playing an important role in a certain chapter in time. To our joy, we're the ones making sure their history will never be forgotten.

The metaphor of tales and styles can be told about all "good" objects and artifacts, as all "good" pieces from a certain style bear the same characteristics. And for that, this picture is the perfect example. The goldsmith of this mesmerising French Victorian hair comb in 18K gold and horn spoke the same visual language of frills and openwork as the metal smith of the ornamental balustrade on the background of the photo.

We can't wait to read which character this exquisite jewel will play in your memoirs.

 

 

2018-02-25

Becoming Zen in The Garden of Adin:

Om mani padme hummmmmm

Click the picture to get to see this Certified top quality natural jadeite antique bangle of 194.73ct. - A-Jade, translucent, mottled green and white.
Click the picture to get to this antique jadeite bangle.

 

This harmonious photo of a top quality natural jadeite antique bangle of 194.73ct. literally depicts this buddhist mantra "Om mani padme hum", which translates to "The jewel in the flower". "Jewel" refers to enlightenment and wisdom, which enables one to love unconditionally. This invocation is used to honour the Buddhist symbol of compassion without prejudice.

In many ancient as well as modern cultures, jade has been and always will be "Yu", the "Gem Supreme" and the "Jewel of Heaven", "Stone of the Heart". Jade could very much be the embodiment "Om mani padme hum". Another analogy with this incantation is jade's unique attribute of melodic resonance. Artisans have created music instruments from jade to produce "heavenly" tones for ritual practices. Chinese poets have compared jade's melodious sound to the voice of a loved one. Not surprisingly, jade is a universal symbol of "the concentrated essence of love", harmony, virtue and eternity.

While wearing this illustrious bracelet, you can feel your mind being elevated and your heart being filled with unconditional love to be sent out into the world again.

 

 

2018-02-18

Adin Antique Jewellery Proudly Presents:

Another class act in Adin's Circus!

Click the picture to get to see this Magnificent diamond and emerald platinum Art Deco ring.
Click the picture to get to this Magnificent diamond & emerald Art Deco ring.

 

Ladeeeeeeeeeez and G-E-N-T-L-E-M-E-N !!!

Welcome to the Antwerp Adin Antique Jewellery Circus! Tonight! Right before your very eyes! We bring you the one-and-only, widely appreciated, world famous, Adin Art Deco Ring and Bear Act! An act especially assembled for your very delight and delectation! Fasten your seat belts! Behold, be amazed and be enjoyed!

 

(Disclaimer: No animals were harmed in the making of this picture.)

 

 

2018-02-11

Beauties in The Garden of Adin:

Back from way back when...

Click the picture to get to see this Antique Georgian long pendant big rose cut diamond earrings.
Click the picture to get to this fine Georgian large diamond earrings.

 

Truly magnificent the way in which this pair of Georgian earrings from around 1820 emits an angelic white luster of light through the two grand pear shaped rose cut diamonds and the 20 smaller ones.

As three diamond buds each with two petals dangle their way down from the stud to the pear, the foil-setting of every rose diamond intensifies the jewel's glistening even more with every movement.

You don't just sit quiet and be pretty with these earrings: they need to swing and shake, they want you to enjoy and shine.

 

 

2018-02-04

Beauties in The Garden of Adin:

Back into the future!

Click the picture to get to see this Large Vintage high quality carving cameo in gold mounting embelished with pearls.
Click the picture to get to this fine vintage cameo pendant.

 

This Vintage cameo in a yellow gold mounting with a halo of 24 alternating pearls and granules is very distinguished from its kind. The contours and features of the portrayed upper class lady inspired by the 18th century is meticulously carved out of a shell according to the highest quality standards. It's in the visage where lies the secret of a cameo's value.

Keeping in mind that nowadays only a few artisans know how to keep the craft of engraving shell and hardstone alive, it's truly remarkable to find a cameo from the Fifties finished with such a level of skill. Even though details such as the extensively curled coiffure and the abundance of ruffles are usually meant to distract the jewel's admirer from a mediocre carving, here it confirms even more the overall superb condition of the cameo. One can easily take in the femininity and three-dimensionality with which this woman is covered.

Doesn't it seem as if this damsel is almost a tangible representation of ourselves in another time, ladies?

 

 

2018-01-28

Beauties in The Garden of Adin:

Just for the pleasure of a pretty picture

Click the picture to get to see this French Vintage Fifties diamond cluster ring by Mauboussin Paris.
Click the picture to get to this signed Mauboussin ring.

 

 

 

2018-01-21

More trouvailles in The Garden of Adin:

Victorian gold necklace

Click the picture to get to see this high quality Victorian antique yellow gold watch chain can be worn as necklace.
Click the picture to get to this Victorian gold chain/necklace.

 

 

As this Victorian 18K yellow gold necklace from around 1850 folds around your neck perfectly, its flowered links form an enchanting garden pavement on your skin.

Never before have we seen such an exceptional chain, so allow us to make you wonder as we do. Each main link is framed by a rounded rectangular sequence of small links topped by an openwork flower pattern. However obvious it is in our trade, let's not take for granted that every single piece of this treasure is handmade.

While this stunning necklace emits an allure of extravagance, it suits every woman by its ideal length and light weight lacelike assemblage.

 

2018-01-14

Adin Ancient Jewellery:

1700 years old earring

Click the picture to get to see this Ancient yellow gold granulated ear-ring.
Click the picture to get to this Ancient yellow gold granulated ear-ring.

 

 

Being crafted between fourteen and seventeen centuries ago, this ear pendant in a high gold alloy still exhibits the very essence of what a jewel should be: the adornment of a lady. While wearing this precious piece, it doesn't take long before you drift off to dreams about the journeys of its time travels into the 21st century.

From an ancient goldsmith's design into a tangible gold form, constructed out of a repetition of the strong triangle shape until the smallest granulation pattern in the ancient Caucasion style. Specially crafted to be worn by the greatest of its era and long after. Now, envision to where this remarkable jewel -worthy of a showroom in a museum- could lead you when you would just let it adorn you.

 

2018-01-07

Seasonal Harvest in The Garden of Adin

(better than truffles)

Click the picture to get to see this Cartier diamond and yellow gold brooch Cartier Paris.
Click the picture to get to this Estate Cartier Brooch.

 

 

 

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