The collection blossomed from a gift - an Art Deco platinum ring - a simple band from the 1930s, glowing with tiny diamonds. Soon after, she singled out a pair of cut steel earrings that swayed gently against the curve of her cheek when she laughed. Later, she resonated with a royal purple amethyst cocktail ring; she wore it on her thumb. The long French chain came next – the brilliance of the 22KT gold spoke to her, and the structure reminded her of her youth, when possibilities seemed endless.

In this moment, gazing at her growing heirloom collection of antique jewelry, she realized that possibilities are always there, simply waiting for a chance.

Whether consciously or not, we all externally project our own mythologies.

You might express yourself with bright blue tresses, a Japonisme-inspired tattoo, a pair of pink converse high tops, or your grandmother’s locket - which you vow to wear every day.

Jewelry is a key component of your visual identity, as both an expression of beauty and an acceptance of an artistic aesthetic that speaks to you on a deeply personal level.

It tells your story to a passerby, offers a piece of your psyche to someone who many never truly know you.

And the true beauty, is that you wear your jewelry the way you want to, the way that brings your story to life.

When you choose a one-of-a-kind antique piece to express yourself, you create a personal sensibility that is uniquely descriptive of your own expression.

You are curating a look that incorporates the jewelry of another’s past life, but in this moment, it is your individual story alone.

Your antique jewelry choices author your narrative – telling the story others will remember.