Sheldon Shapiro is a second generation Dealer, growing up in a privileged environment of a family of Dealers, Father, Mother, and Uncle; starting in the 1950's to present day spanning nearly seventy years. Specialising in Fine Vintage Antique Jewellery, Silver & Objects D'Art. SHAPIRO & Co is a family run business.
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Sapphire is one of the two gem-varieties of corundum, the other being ruby (defined as corundum in a shade of red). Although blue is the best-known Sapphire colour, they occur in other colours,...
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Q: What was the mood ring fad in the 1970s?...
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Q: Where did the tradition of engagement rings come from?...
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It is thought diamonds were first discovered in India around 2,500 years ago in the Golconda region, between the Godavari and Krishna Rivers. Diamonds were prized as divine objects by Indian rulers....
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Q: What is the origin of proposing with a ring?...
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Q: What does a knot ring symbolise?...
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Q: Why is sapphire so special?...
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Q: What are 5 facts of a Sapphire?...
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Q: What do eternity ring symbolise?...
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It is believed that around the 1300's early faceting occurred. But in the 1400's real developments began. Grinding wheels were developed, shapes were improved upon, and better polishing rock...
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Q: How old is a Victorian ring?...
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Q: What are 3 interesting facts about aquamarine?...
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Q: Can emerald cut be square?...
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Q: When did they stop making old cut diamonds?...
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The first period in Victorian jewellery is known as the Romantic period or early Victorian period. During this period, inspiration derived from the Renaissance, Middle Ages and the natural world. This...
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Q: Where does the Opal come from ?...
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Q: What is so special about sapphire?...
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Snakes are thought to have evolved from terrestrial lizards as early as the Middle Jurassic Epoch (174.1 million to 163.5 million years ago). The oldest known fossil snake, Eophis underwoodi, was a...
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Frog symbolism and meaning include fertility, potential, transformation, purity, prosperity, and good luck. For as long as humans have walked the Earth, frogs have been here. In fact, they have...
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Q: Can a jeweller tell how old a ring is?...
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Q: Is aquamarine a real gemstone?...
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Transitional cut diamonds were the first round diamonds of their kind, featuring an unparalleled brilliance and precise symmetry pretty unheard of at the time. Popular from the 1920s to the 1940s,...
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Q: What is the history of Peridot gemstone ?...
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Later Hallmark for London 2022 in our opinion this ring is from date circa1980...
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SHAPIRO & Co has a larger selection of South Sea Pearl Jewellery...
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In 2011, Vera Wang partnered with Zales to create the Vera Wang LOVE Collection—a line of engagement rings, wedding bands and fashion jewellery—as an extension of her signature elegant...
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The snake as a motif in jewellery dates back to ancient times. It is believed that the first examples were created by the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. The snake was often seen as a symbol of wisdom,...
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Q: How long does 14K Solid Gold last? ...
