Jewellery Specialist & Historian

I am an independent jewellery specialist, historian and gemmologist, offering consultancy, research and antique jewellery sourcing.

My research and writing can be found on my Substack

Precious Things

Services

  • Sourcing & Advisory

    I offer personalised antique and vintage jewellery sourcing and advisory services. This includes guidance on purchasing and curation, heirloom advice, impartial consultation and access to trusted dealers and auction houses.

  • Trade Consultancy

    I provide specialist consultancy for auction houses, dealers and jewellery brands. My work includes cataloguing, provenance research, essays, curation, exhibition planning and content creation

  • Research

    I undertake in-depth research for dealers, auction houses, collections and museums. Services include object and provenance research, material analysis, archival work, collection cataloguing and historical essays.

  • Creative Consultancy

    I write and speak about the history of jewellery through articles, essays and talks, collaborating with editors and curators. I also offer antique jewellery sourcing for exhibitions and creative projects.

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Bespoke Design

I create bespoke fine jewellery to mark the moments that matter most. This includes designing original jewels, reimagining existing pieces or family heirlooms, and working with a client's own gemstone to create something new.

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It seems to be all anyone’s talking about! Margot Robbie’s gorgeous jewellery for in the run up to Wuthering Heights release this Friday. I’ve written a substack about my surprise at seeing her in the replica of Charlotte Brontes b
‘A piece of jewellery should be like a caress, not capture you, but follow your every movement and accompany you through life’ Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe was one of the most important jewellery designers of the 20th century, and
New year, new jewellery. For my first Substack post of 2026, I’ve chosen eight pieces of jewellery that I’ve loved recently, from antique to contemporary, all made to be worn loved and kept. Link in bio.
Where has the trend for using food as jewellery props come from? I’m not sure if I love or hate it but it’s certainly eye catching!