London’s antique jewellery trade draws on collections built during the British Empire

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  London’s antique jewellery trade is supported by collections accumulated by wealthy British families during the British Empire.

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  At Grays, an antiques market near Oxford Street, dealers sell antique and vintage jewellery alongside other collectibles.

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  A mother-and-daughter team, Charlotte and Georgia Sayers, displays pieces from several periods.

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  Charlotte Sayers says hand-cut 19th-century gems have more character and a softer, less predictable glow than modern laser-cut stones.

Who

Antique jewellery dealers in London, including Charlotte and Georgia Sayers.

What

London’s antique jewellery trade draws on collections built during the British Empire.

When

Not stated.

Where

Grays antiques market, near Oxford Street in central London.

Why

Wealthy British families accumulated significant collections during the Empire.

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