Notes from Hester

Five Sign's it's Vintage!

With vintage-inspired jewellery reproductions widely available today, knowing how to identify authentic vintage costume jewellery is essential. By checking for maker’s marks, examining the metal finish, understanding stone settings and...

7 Vintage Jewellery Trends for 2023

Some of you may wonder why I write about jewellery trends given vintage style is a free for all and you have a whole century to indulge in. However, part...

Gift Guide 2022

  The wonder of Christmas always sneaks up on me, most often in the supermarket. This year I was in the Rozelle Woolies, it was September and I saw in...