The Story of The Three Graces - Meet the Owner

Expertise

In her seventh year in business owner Lisa M. Stockhammer has been involved with antique jewelry for more than 25 years as a collector, buyer and historian. Her field of expertise is Georgian jewelry, so named for the reign of England’s four King Georges from 1714 to 1830, as well as the Queen Anne period (1702 – 1714), 17th-century jewelry and earlier and Victorian era work. Ever broadening her education, her latest focus is Art Deco and Edwardian era jewelry. She is a member of The American Society of Jewelry Historians and a regular attendee and lecturer at the annual Antique Period Jewelry and Gemstone Conference.

Meaningful Connections

Constant researching and reading scholarly texts and publications is one of the sources of information. Yet even more important is networking with other dealers and experts. Striving to stay ahead of the ever-expanding reproduction market, every travel and buying opportunity is also one of learning from others in the field and is a vital link to a wellspring of knowledge. “We do our utmost to be as knowledgeable as possible about the history of antique jewelry as well as adept at spotting modern copies. We represent only authentic antique jewelry with no reproductions whatsoever,” she guarantees.

Travel

Traveling throughout the British Isles, Europe and the United States in search of pieces that enhance the collections that are for sale, Lisa Stockhammer balances her time among seeking the ultimate jewelry and objects to present, overseeing the burgeoning business operations and establishing and maintaining personal relationships with her clients the world over.

Personal History

Her background is in the arts and in architecture, earning a B.F.A. degree in Fine Art from Rice University.

Traveling extensively throughout the world--Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and even Antarctica-- has been one of the more profound influences on her life and work. She has lived in Southern India for six months; Tai Chung, Taiwan for a year, and South Africa for over a year.

Her business skills were honed in a variety of settings from Boston as an Operations Manager for a major insurance company to Business Manager for a not-for-profit, and with exposure to PR and additional critical business aspects in other endeavors. Ever entrepreneurial, she also designed and manufactured her own line of costume jewelry and later imported ethnic antique and modern jewelry from Asia. From the heart, one of her greatest passions is the adornment of the human body.