September is a month of change – the weather becomes cooler, children go back to school and time seems to return to its speedy pace.

Changes abound at Doyle & Doyle in September. Besides the recent addition of tons of new pieces to our Heirloom by Doyle & Doyle line, including Acrostic charm bracelets and necklaces and Scroll Vine earrings and necklaces, we’ve also been busy searching out the best antique and estate pieces out there.

Although there is a lot to choose from, a few of the staff here at Doyle & Doyle have managed to pick out their favorites:

Jessica’s favorite new piece is the Miniature Portrait Pendant Locket (091836N):

“This exquisitely painted portrait set at an angle, the single bloom on the reverse and the swirling frame are quintessentially romantic.”

Says Joanna about her favorite, the Emerald Filigree Ring (090800R):

“This emerald looks like it holds an entire world. It’s not often you see emerald cabochons of this size and color in a ring; it’s really striking. Georgian jewelry is easily my favorite time period.”

Gemologist Laura can’t help but love jewelry centered upon beautiful precious or semi-precious stones, so it’s no wonder her current favorite is the Coral, Seed Pearl and Turquoise Necklace (091726N):

“As a young girl I often visited, and eventually worked, in my father’s  jewelry store.  Among the many unusual and unique  pieces of jewelry that he had in his store were the coral beads, which he imported from Italy.  My love affair with coral started then. I love the look and feel of coral beads. These tapered tear drops are gorgeous, especially how they are accented by the turquoise buttons and seed pearls, – I can’t think of a better combination to wear together.”

History buff Alison is a fan of the Lady’s Portrait Pin Pendant (091326P):

“I love how this charming portrait pin pendant combines the decorative and fine arts – the painting of the lady is so finely done! And the Gothic quatrefoil shape is a nice contrast to the feminine seed pearls. Pieces that have convertible fixtures give you so many options: you could wear it in your hair, or to fasten a sweater, or as a necklace on a chain.”

Tags: Necklace, Pin, Ring.

People always comment how I’m lucky to work at Doyle & Doyle because I get to look at really gorgeous and amazing things all day. Why, yes, I do, and it is pretty nice.

The only thing is, I fall in love often, and then am left heartbroken (but uplifted?) when someone comes in, loves the piece that I love, and buys it. Right now, I’m in love with this Victorian Fluted Gold Necklace.

Victorian Fluted Fancy Link Chain, $2500

It’s fashioned from gold that has been ‘bloomed’, which means it has been dipped in an acid bath to produce the beautiful matte color that you see.

The Victorian era saw the onset of the Industrial Revolution, and some jewelry of the time was machine made. The links were most likely die stamped (which is what gives them that amazing texture), and the links themselves are hollow.

Although this piece is machine-made, as was popular during the Victorian era, manufactured Victorian jewelry still has a human influence, as the machines had to be supervised by an experienced jeweler. So, even machine-made jewelry from the Victorian era has that stamp of individuality that you don’t really see today.

But what I really love about this piece is that I’ve never seen anything like it before, in the store or anywhere else. That is what is particularly great about Victorian jewelry, and antique and estate jewelry in general – you see something new every day.

Tags: Necklace, victorian.

If you’ve already visited your local magazine stand, you might have seen some of our jewels in spreads in Vogue and Marie Claire magazines.

If not, check out our coverage!

In this month’s Marie Claire, Jennifer Aniston wears our playful Retro Diamond and Ruby Snake Bracelet (Call 212.677.9991 for more details). Although the bracelet is from the 1940s or 1950s, Aniston makes it look completely modern and obviously very sexy and glam.

In Vogue, models sporting Louis Vuitton and Roberto Cavalli wear our Georgian Foil Backed Topaz Canetille Earrings and Victorian Opal and Diamond Drop Necklace (Call 212.677.9991 for more details) respectively.

These pieces stand out even when paired with sky-high hair and shoes, and that’s really saying something.

Tags: Bracelet, Earrings, Necklace.

Only a (lucky) thirteen more days until Valentine’s Day people!

We know this holiday can be full of expectations, so we’re showing off one of our most giftable jewels every day to ease your gift giving-related stress.

#13 – The Moonstone Lovebird Necklace. This piece is a part of the Heirloom Collection, and was inspired by a Victorian Lavalier Necklace we once had in the store. We love this necklace for both its meaning – lovebirds are the ultimate symbol of love, as they mate for life – and for its delicate beauty. The moonstone briolette is a sweet added touch, and we also have the necklace accented with either a  ruby or freshwater pearl drop. This piece is a staff favorite, and a great gift idea for your favorite girl.

Moonstone Lovebird Necklace, $295

Tags: Necklace, victorian.