Albert chains are named after the style of watch chain worn by Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, during the Victorian period. Traditionally, one end featured a T-bar that passed through a waistcoat buttonhole, while the other was fitted with a swivel clasp to secure a pocket watch. The watch would have been kept in a vest pocket with the chain displayed and the chain would have also sometimes suspended a decorative fob.

Curating an antique jewellery collection is as much about personal taste as it is about the history and the craftsmanship of the piece. Whether you're looking for your first few pieces or expanding an established collection, it’s about finding items that speak to you. The most beautiful collections aren’t necessarily the largest or the most valuable; they’re the ones that feel personal and individual.

An eternity ring is a circular band ring set with a continuous row of gemstones, usually of the same size and cut. Designed as an unbroken loop with no clear beginning or end, it signifies eternal commitment and forever. It is jewellery in its most romantic form. Its history runs from ancient Egypt through Georgian queens and Hollywood stars to the jewellery boxes of couples today, who gift and wear one to mark an anniversary, the birth of a child, or simply a love worth cele