Olivia Collings is one of the foremost antique jewelry experts in the world. She became intrigued by antique jewelry as a child. After learning about 16th century jeweler Christopher Pinchbeck at her grandfather’s house at Pinchbeck Hall in Lincolnshire, England, she knew she wanted to immerse herself into the world of jewelry from that period. As a result, she saved her money and purchased her first antique jewelry item at the tender age of seven. She’s been a staple of the antique jewelry world ever since.
Olivia worked as a theater costume designer for a while when she became an adult. Knowing that her true passion was antique jewelry, however, she soon became dissatisfied with life in the entertainment field. She started training with an antique jewelry dealer and eventually opened her own antique jewelry business in 1975. Not only does she design high quality original jewelry pieces that look just like their antique counterparts, she is also an author of several books on antique jewelry and is an antique jewelry consultant in both the United States and the UK.
Foiled stone earrings $3285 at Barney’s
Olivia Collings Trunk Shows are an Experience to Remember
She regularly holds trunk shows in the United States and Europe. These trunk shows allow her to showcase her latest pieces and sell directly to the public. Most of the items sold at her trunk shows are exclusives and/or limited edition pieces that you may not find in stores.
Olivia Collings trunk shows are highly sought after and in-demand events among her fans and connoisseurs of antique jewelry. It is a great privilege to get to attend one and see some truly stunning original jewelry while getting to talk to Olivia in person. For those who buy one or more pieces from her trunk shows, they know they have purchased one-of-a-kind works of beautiful art.
Olivia Collings antique citrine riviere necklace $8450 at Barney’s
In addition to her trunk shows, Olivia Collings sells her fine jewelry pieces at several Barneys retail stores in the United States. These locations include Barneys stores in:
- New York City
- Boston
- Chicago
- Las Vegas
- Scottsdale
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills
Her original pieces are made with the finest materials, including precious metal and authentic gemstones. The detail she puts into her work is amazing. Using her expert status in the various styles and periods of antique jewelry, she is skilled at recreating those looks in brand new pieces that look like they stepped right out of a time machine.
She makes every type of jewelry imaginable, including earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets, and more. Her jewelry can be worn, displayed, or even used as an investment. The value of her pieces has historically gone up over time. While this can not be guaranteed to continue, it is a good indicator of future investment potential in her jewelry.
Olivia Collings old mine cut diamond button ring $ 28000 at Barney’s
As a dealer in antique jewelry, Olivia Collings will also look for authentic antique pieces for her customers. Any customer with a taste for a particular kind of antique jewelry knows Olivia Collings can find it if it still exists. She will search tirelessly until she finds the precise jewel you’ve envisioned.
If it simply isn’t out there anymore, she will let you know and give you the opportunity to let her find something similar for you. She wants her customers to love the jewelry she makes and finds as much as she loves it.
Because so many people purchase her jewelry as an investment, these pieces often find their way to other jewelry stores as they are bought and sold many times. If you have an Olivia Collings piece and want to get it appraised, it is best to take it to a reputable jeweler.
You can also be sure that you’re getting the best price possible on Olivia Collings jewelry when you buy it second hand from a jeweler with a solid reputation as a leader in the field. In south Florida, Raymond Lee Jewelers is that jeweler.
