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Bridgerton Ignites Passion for Regency-Era Antiques

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One of the hottest summer trends will be Bridgerton -inspired tea parties, so expect Regency antiques and vintage tea-related pieces to be popular, especially those with a floral motif. Bridgerton has brought attention to its rich cultural scene, marked by advancements in fashion, fine arts, literature, and music.

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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

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Love is in the air, and it's also in the antique market ! As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Available at Spectrum Antiques. Available at Spectrum Antiques.

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The Romance of Victorian Jewelry: Mourning Brooches and Sentimental Keepsakes

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For instance, when her husband-to-be, Prince Albert , gifted her an emerald-set snake engagement ring, it initiated a country-wide trend of wearing a snake motif as a symbol of eternal love. Antique Mizpah Brooch. Sold for $35 AUD via Albion Antique Auction Centre (March 2024). Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry.

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Antique Pill Boxes Help the Medicine Go Down

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This gold pill box features a colorful floral decoration in blue, red, green, and gold enamel, and it is embellished with diamonds. Though their purpose was to carry medications and not to serve as typical decorative objects, Victorians did pill boxes up big. Antique snuff boxes tend to be a bit bigger and are more expensive.

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Art Deco Is the Cat’s Meow in 2025

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Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. Art deco, a beloved aesthetic for over 100 years, is experiencing a revival as one of the most significant trends for interior design in 2025.

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The Enduring Allure of Art Deco Jewelry

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Art deco bracelet featuring diamonds and Burmese rubies set in platinum. Over the past year or so, theres been lots of talk, from home magazines to fashion blogs, about art deco making a comeback. The geometric expression of Cubism in art influenced all aspects of design during this period as well.

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Gothic Revival: The Dark Elegance of Victorian Furniture

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This infusion of medievalism in the decorative arts was originally an architectural style from around the 1740s, before finding widespread popularity in the 19th century. Just look at wardrobes and chest of drawers of the time to see base and cornice moldings that wouldnt be out of place decorating the exterior of a grand building.