2015 - Archive

posted July 3rd, 2015

Antique fairs are pivotal events for buyers and sellers interested in antique and vintage items. Just two years ago, this pivotal global market had accumulated £39.7 billion in total sales and was up 8% year-on-year – highlighting the growing popularity it shares throughout the world. As a result, there are numerous antique fairs found…... See more

Silver Hallmarks Explained

posted July 2nd, 2015

LoveAntiques.com has designed an infographic to make understanding the heritage of antique silver items easier, and to explain silver hallmarks to the general public. Understanding what the tiny symbols engraved on your family heirlooms or your best jewellery can be confusing for most people. With LoveAntiques.com new infographic the general public can finally understand…... See more

God save our Royal bling, long live our Royal bling

posted May 28th, 2015

A rummage through the jewellery boxes of Britain’s Royal Family… ^This figure is more than Tesco and Marks & Spencer combined… It’s believed that the jewels alone are worth around £5 billion. The Cullinan Diamond, which was presented to Edward VII in 1907, is the largest ever mined. The King entrusted the splitting of the 10cm-long…... See more

Classic cocktails’ classiest quaffers

posted May 20th, 2015

If you’re an avid cocktail lover then you will understand the importance of a good old classic. Take a look at our classic cocktail map to find out where the finest classic cocktail bars are located throughout the UK, we are talking quirky bars with a vintage style venue. After all, we order a…... See more

Have a Treasure Hunt at Home

posted April 29th, 2015

Develop your eye for valuable collectibles and your house will become a hunting ground for antiques Once upon a time (2005, to be precise), Canadian blogger Kyle MacDonald hit the big time by bartering his way, item by item, from a single red paperclip to a two-storey farmhouse. The moral of the story…... See more

Antiques vs Modern Furniture - which is better for the environment?

posted April 15th, 2015

When we want furniture for our homes, we will usually think of buying new items. But did you know that antiques are a better buy? Not only are antiques a great investment, they’re built to last, beautiful, and they’re more environmentally-friendly to buy than their modern day equivalent too! Antique Furniture is Greener…... See more

Decent and indecent proposals

posted March 20th, 2015

You want your marriage proposal to be one of the most romantic, memorable moments of your life. So seek inspiration from those who’ve been there before – and learn how NOT to do it too… Most importantly, before you set the scene for your proposal, make sure you have a suitable engagement ring chosen…... See more

An all-men-need-to-know guide to engagement rings

posted March 19th, 2015

So you’ve decided who you want to spend the rest of your life with? Congratulations – that’s the easy bit. Now, you have to buy a ring. Bear in mind that she’s probably been dreaming about her perfect ring since the age of six. She’ll have doodled sketches, ripped out pages from glossy magazines,…... See more

Great Art, A Great Investment

posted March 19th, 2015

Art at all levels can be a fabulous investment. Whether you are buying a Georges Braque that we are currently working on or an attractive oil painting for a couple of hundred pounds whilst browsing through the pages online of LoveAntiques. Always the best thing about art is you have bought it to enjoy and…... See more

Good News For Antiques Lovers - John Isaac

posted March 12th, 2015

Interior Design Consultant, John Isaac, explodes the myth that antiques have no place in the modern home. Over the past year, I have written a series of articles about the design and decoration of rooms in the modern home, and how a few carefully chosen antique pieces can introduce character and individuality. This has been…... See more

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