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Why are so many listings for antique and vintage jewelry labelled with excellent condition?  How can this be if our collections are old, or even older? But there is a good reason. OK, not to brag, OK, a little. The Three Graces works hard at it. We don't purchase in lots or large groups. And being truly fussy, while we look through tens, hundreds, or even thousands of pieces of jewelry during, say, a major buying excursion. Only a few make the grade.  Walk around with us, and you will note one important accessory always visible: a jeweler's loupe. In...

After the announcement of Taylor Swift's engagement, every media outlet was flooded with images or her, her fiancé, and of course that stellar ring.  Most report it to be an old mine cut diamond. But is it? We would disagree, in part.  What is an old mine cut diamond? How does it differ from a cushion cut diamond?  Let us begin with an old mine cut diamond. It is a diamond cut that was all the rage in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a brilliant cut (usually with 58 facets or angles) but unlike modern diamonds, the perimeter...

Want to find out about the use of white gold in jewelry history? Both antique and vintage jewelry may employ white gold. Filigree rings from the Art Deco period in particular often utilized white gold. Learn more. 

As you can see, our new website is now live! First, all constructive comments or suggestions are welcome! Your opinion is truly important to us. Our clients and visitors are at the heart of all that we do. This is a summary of some of the changes that you will see and experience from our former presence. User Accounts For security, your old account, password, and sign in have changed.  Feel free to create a new account with an easier text message code sign in. There is no need to remember complicated passwords! Wish Lists For security, your wish lists...