I visited Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair in London and selected favourite vintage pieces from Anthea A G Antiques, John Joseph and van Kranendonk Duffels collections. This year 170 of the world’s finest specialist dealers were showcased at the Olympia Exhibition Centre.

The beauty of trying the jewels at Olympia is enhanced by the daylight flowing in from the ornate barrel-vaulted roof. Each piece of antique jewellery shows it’s true colour when viewed in natural light. Natural daylight is perfect for photographing jewellery, an element I would use all the time if it were possible!

Struggling to pick an engagement ring or looking for a fabulous vintage ring? See my picks from the exclusive John Joseph antique collection.

1910 DIAMOND RING £2950

John Joseph specialises in antique fine jewellery. Find a treasured collection of engagement rings, natural unheated gems, earrings, bracelets, brooches, pendants and necklaces. Expect jewels from the Victorian, Edwardian, Deco and Art Nouveau periods: a true jewellery adventure!

1940’S DIAMOND EARRINGS £9950

1940’S DIAMOND EARRINGS £9,850

Van Kranendonk Duffels has specialised in the finest European and American antique jewellery for over forty years. Aimée and Fleur, together with their father Jan van Kranendonk Duffels, select each piece of their collection with a passion for exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity.

1975 ITALIAN 18K YELLOW GOLD & DIAMONDS BRACELET £18,000

Expect to find designers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Boucheron, Tiffany, Raymond Yard and Oscar Heyman amongst the treasure. GEMOLOGUE picked the following favorites from the collection for you to see:

CODOGNATO NATURAL PEARL 1930’S

1940’S Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible Setting Ruby Ring £65,000

For jewellery circa 1840-1870s Anthea A G Antiques is your best friend! Based at Grays Antique Market, Anthea A G Antiques is definitely place to visit if you are on look out for a special gift. I adore these sensational pieces from the Anthea A G Antiques collection below:

OSCAR HEYMAN NATURAL BURMESE SAPPHIRE INVISIBLE SETTING RING £19,500

1920’S OPAL DIAMOND SPIDER BROOCH £5,800

1930’S OVAL DIAMOND RING WITH A CENTRAL DIAMOND OF 1.20CT SET IN PLATINUM £8,900

FRENCH OVAL DIAMOND RING WITH 2.50CT DIAMOND SET IN PLATINUM £18,500

If you are looking to discover more vintage jewellery online visit 1stdibs. Starting with a few dealers that were hand-selected by Michael Bruno at Paris’s legendary antiques market, Marché Aux Puces, in 2001, 1stdibs have become the global destination for those who must have ‘first dibs’ on treasures from around the world.