The category
Chunky 1980s gold, vintage diamonds and costume pieces: why old jewellery is the smartest luxury to buy.
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Jewellery
My vintage Salvatore Ferragamo: a heavy 1980s charm bracelet from the Fiera in Arezzo, the earrings to match, and 1994 heels in silk, leather and cork.
Jewellery
Chunky gold jewellery the 1980s way: chains, big earrings, stacked bangles and rings, with 1980s Yves Saint Laurent earrings, and how to wear it in summer.
Jewellery
Why a vintage diamond ring can be better value than a new one, and what to check before buying: era, cut, claws, hallmarks, size and paperwork.
Jewellery
Letters found in a cellar tell the story of Jacques Cartier and Cartier London, shown at the V&A Museum’s Cartier exhibition from 12 April 2025.
Jewellery
Vintage Chanel crosses: why Coco Chanel took up the cross, how she set pearls in gold-plated metal, how to wear one and how to spot a real one.
Jewellery
Vintage costume jewellery from nonna’s jewellery box or the antique market: how to spot a quality piece, how to wear it now and how to look after it.
Accessories
My 1980s Salvatore Ferragamo gold-plated charm bracelet from the Arezzo antique market, and what I look for in vintage costume jewellery.
Jewellery
My 1980s Yves Saint Laurent clip-on earrings pinch, so I wear them as brooches. How to clip earrings on a lapel, a collar or the front of a jacket.
