A pretty heart pendant that was made in the 1950s in Norway. The pale blue translucent enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More reveals the patterned silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More surface beneath with a star and rays. There is a Norwegian prayer on the reverse. These hearts were originally given as Christening presents.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
Purchased 5 or 6 items already from this shop and every time I am happy with the results. Quick shipment to Germany. Really satisfied, returning customer."
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Hallam, Sheffield
"The place to find unusual and beautiful jewellery. Service is friendly and helpful and delivery extremely prompt."
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"I love my ring so much. I've worn it everyday, even when I'm sleeping. Your collection and service are excellent. I woukd like to get my next one at your shop."
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Tom, London
"Always wonderful to work with. Piece was even beyond expectation! I will be back for more wonderful items!!"
Lisa, California
"I live in Canada and was initially quite concerned at the prospect of buying jewellery online. However I could not be happier with my purchase and the speed in which I received my item. Could not say enough good things about the ring I purchased. Thank you."
Alistair, Canada
"Buying an engagement ring isn't an easy experience but the team not only made the process pain free, they also helped me pick the perfect ring. Friendly, knowledgeable and with a great selection of antique rings. Would highly recommend."
Jack, London
"Stellar team, great customer experience, knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely be back"
Javier, London
"Amazing company, friendly and helpful staff, they’ve helped me choose the most beautiful gifts. I cannot recommend them enough."
Linda, London
"Great customer service. Very helpful. Beautifully packaged. Could not have asked for more! Highly recommended."
Beverley, Staffordshire
"I bought my gorgeous Georgian ring from this company and they have fulfilled all my expectations. It had to be resized and they did a beautiful job considering the design of the ring and the postage was insanely quick! The packaging of my new ring was absolutely gorgeous. Finished with a bow!"
Aimee, Reading
"This is my favorite antique store to visit in London. I've been there my last two trips to London and each time I've gotten amazing pieces. Olly has a great eye and a wonderful collection to select from. I definitely plan on going the next time I'm in London!
Claire, Los Angeles
"I could not be happier with the customer service. Beautifully sourced antique jewellery, in a great central and traditional location. One very happy groom to be (fingers crossed)!"
Nicki-Joe, Yorkshire
"Excellent service with personal attention to detail and the item fully matching the description and photograph. This is the first place I will go to for future purchases of fine antique jewellery."
Richard, Northumberland
"Thank you for the whole experience. The website, your help and efficiency could hardly be bettered. Looking forward to seeing my new purchase."
Pauline, Spain
"I live in the United States, and working with AJC was easier than going into a store here! They were easily accessible and we even did a video Skype session for additional looks. They had the ring sized and out and shipped to the USA by the next day. Simply an amazing customer experience!"
Benjamin, Atlanta
"Wonderful selection of antique jewellery with fantastic customer service and punctual delivery!"
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Jane, London
"Olly was so lovely and helpful, which is exactly what you need when you're buying an engagement ring."
Grant, New York
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Go the extra mile and house your special ring in one of our luxury, sustainably sourced boxes, handmade exclusively for the AJC in a small town in Suffolk.
£75
Exterior made of durable, 85% genuine leather fibres from waste retrieved from tanneries
Interior velvet pad and satin hood
Clip closure
Exposed brass hinge and 90 degree opening
54mm (w) x 44mm (h) x 58mm (d)
Handmade in small batches in Suffolk by a family firm who have been in production for over fifty years
Painstakingly designed by our very own co-founder, Matt
Big enough to feel substantial, small enough to hide in your pocket!
Please note that all our rings come with a Free Standard Box Find out more
AJC Signature Boxes
All our items will arrive in our complimentary blue AJC boxes, which we think are very smart.
They will be wrapped in tissue and accompanied by a handwritten note confirming the piece's authenticity. If you would like to include a personal note to the recipient, then you can add this during checkout.
Please note that we also offer luxury, handmade boxes for rings Find out more
Delivery
We are pleased to offer Free Worldwide Delivery on all orders
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* Sometimes within 2 working days
Sent by DHL Express Worldwide Arriving at the end of the next possible working day *
* These are estimates only and can vary
Ring sizing adds approximately 2-3 days to the delivery estimate
Items over 100 years old
In many countries, import tax/duty do not apply when purchasing antiques aged over 100 years old. We declare these items as 'Personal adornment, over 100 years old', providing a signed and dated Antique Declaration form. Georgian and Victorian jewelry (around 40% of our inventory) falls into this category.
Items under 100 years old
In many countries, import tax/duty/handling fees apply when purchasing items under 100 years. Jewelry from periods other than Georgian and Victorian (around 60% of our inventory) falls into this category.
Usually your country will have a website or customs office providing you with the relevant rates.
Further partial restrictions on importation of items such as ours exist in specific countries. Please contact us to make sure your country does not fit into this bracket.
We have no authority over a local country's customs department.
Please note:
We are unable to redirect orders once items have been dispatched
All items are fully insured and sent at the risk of The Antique Jewellery Company
Once dispatched, your full end-to-end tracking details will be provided via email
All orders require a signature upon receipt
Items will be sent out within 24 hours of receipt of payment
We do not ship on Saturdays or Sundays
We do not ship to a postal box address
We are unable to ship to the following places:
Bangladesh (BD), Burma (MM), Central African Republic (CF), Comoros (KM), Cuba (CU), Equatorial Guinea (GQ), Falkland Islands (FK), Guinea Bissau (GW), India- IN), Iran (IR), Korea, North (North Korea) (NP), Pakistan (PK), Russia (RU), Sierra Leone (SL), Somalia (SO), Sri Lanka (LK), Sudan (SD), Tajikistan (TJ), Turkmenistan, Republic Of (TM), Ukraine (UK)
Our jewellery is Conflict Free and Eco-Friendly and when purchasing an item from us you can be sure you are not contributing to any unethical procedures.
When buying new jewellery you can never be 100% sure that they are not conflict free.
Choosing vintage means:
you are buying conflict-free
you are not contributing in any way to a locally destructive cycle of violence, warfare, economic inequality, exploitation and human suffering
you can have total confidence that your money is not supporting industrial practices that destroy the environment, poison the land or displace disadvantaged people
you are helping to eliminate the need for more mining and lessening the demand for new diamonds and precious stones
your item most likely predates any regional conflicts associated with the diamond trade and precious gemstone mining
you will be reducing your carbon footprint
you are acting as conservator rather than consumer
Christmas Returns - Extended to Sunday 7th January 2024
At The AJC we stand behind every item we sell with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and are confident that your jewellery purchase will exceed your expectations.
However, if you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a Full Money-Back Guarantee on all purchases.
FREE
Contact us by Sunday 7th January 2024 to let us know of your intention to return the item/s.
Return the item/s to us within the original packaging (including padded envelope). Attach the two DHL return labels provided to the outside of the parcel.
You must pay for the return postage and any taxes and duties applied.
Contact us by Sunday 7th January 2024 to let us know of your intention to return the item/s.
We strongly recommend that you return the item/s via DHL Express Worldwide as we are not responsible for items that do not reach us. Import tax/duty may also be applied by UK customs if the item/s are not shipped correctly.
Return the item/s to us within the original packaging (including padded envelope). Attach the DHL return label supplied with your order to the outside of the parcel. If you are only returning part of your order, we will need to send you a new DHL return label.
Drop off the parcel at your nearest DHL Service Point, and hand the shipper the Antique Declaration that was attached to the outside of the original DHL envelope. Please request a copy from us if this has been misplaced.
Please be aware that international customs duties and sales taxes are NOT refunded for shipments outside the UK.
We will accept returned goods for a refund under the following conditions:
Please contact us Sunday 7th January 2024 to let us know of your intention to return the item.
Please return the item/s to us within 48 hours of notifying us of your intention to do so.
Item/s must be returned in the same condition as they were in when received by you – damaged, broken or altered items will not be accepted for a refund.
We will refund you the full purchase price of the item/s within 48 hours (or two working days) of receipt, via the mode or payment used in the original purchase. If paid via credit card, please allow 5-10 working days for the processed refund to show up on your statement, depending on your issuing bank.
If the item is a ring that we have sized for free, we will deduct the cost of sizing (£72) from the refund amount.
For international orders, return shipping costs (including any customs charges applied) will be deducted from the refund amount.
Please note that international import tax/duty charges are not refunded for shipments outside the UK.
You have 60 days to exchange or part-exchange an item. Please contact us to discuss your specific arrangements.
We value our customers' peace of mind over everything. We therefore created our 5 point promise.
We take great pride in our collection of antique jewellery, one that embodies only the very best from across the ages. Under no circumstances will you find any reproductions and, unless stated clearly, all our items are in good condition and 100% original, free from enhancements.
All our items are one-offs, quite often commissions, meticulously handmade by skilled craftsmen of old. With the steady increase in international, mass-produced jewellery, our antique jewellery has a timeless beauty and charm that simply cannot be replicated.
With over 50 years of experience in the London trade, Olly Gerrish has a reputation as one of London's leading antique jewellery authorities; only the best examples from her stock are selected for the site.
Investing in a piece of antique jewellery can be a daunting process. We value our customers' confidence and peace of mind above all and strive to uphold a culture of trust and decency at all times. Our reputation for providing expert advice and support for our customers should reassure prospective customers. Should a customer for any reason be unhappy with their online purchase we will not hesitate to offer them a 30 day full money back guarantee.
Finding the perfect piece should be a fun and enlightening experience. To help achieve this we are here to lend our customers a helping hand and provide impartial expert advice. Building lasting relationships is far more important to us than a quick sale.
We are pleased to offer Complimentary Sizings on all ring purchases, undertaken by one of the best jewellers in the business.
You can find out your ring size now by downloading our nifty Ring Measurer Thingy.
Sometimes it can be tricky finding out her size without being caught. In these circumstances we recommend saving your free sizing until after you've proposed or the recipient has received their ring. Just send your ring back to us via secure post or visit us at our London showroom and we will measure your partner's finger and take it to get sized.
Please note:
Our offer is only valid on the first ring sizing per customer.
Your free sizing will remain valid for 1 year after purchase.
Thereafter, ring sizings are charged at £72.00 (not including postage).
Sizings usually take 2-3 working days but can vary depending on our jeweller's workload. We always try and get rings sized as quickly as possible.
We have marked clearly beneath our items which rings can be sized. If you are unsure please let us know.
Certain rings are not able to be sized due to their design, eg. eternity rings or Georgian rings with ornately carved shanks. In these cases we feel the integrity of the rings would be damaged if sizing took place.