vintage pieces

WITH EXPERIENCE, COMES EXPERTISE

We have unique experience in buying, trading and selling estate jewellery. We have hundreds of previously owned items such as: diamond rings, gold coins, bracelets, earrings, pendants etc. Call or visit our store if there is a particular item you are looking for.


March 18, 2024

1.19ct. Internally Flawless, I colour, Triple Excellent GIA, (1.39ct. tw). 14kt. 2.7gr. sz. 6 1/2. $7,750.00 CAD. 101-00479

From a clarity perspective, they don’t come much better than internally flawless. There is not a single inclusion that is discernable in this diamond. It’s colour as reported by The Gemological Institute of America is a very good I or near colourless. The overall cut, symmetry, and polish are all excellent. “Triple Ex” distinction from GIA means that everything humanly possible has been done to this diamond to provide the ultimate optical display of brilliance and dispersion. When exposed to longwave ultraviolet light, this diamond will fluoresce a chalky blue hue with medium intensity. The phenomena only occurs with natural diamonds, lab-grown diamond never fluoresce like this. It has been set into a 14 karat white gold contemporary design ring with 16 round brilliant cut natural diamonds bead set in the cathedral shoulders. The 2.7 grams, size 6 1/2 ring is in like new condition and perhaps was never ever worn. If you need the ring size adjusted up or down, one of our onsite goldsmiths can custom fit it perfectly for your finger. The full June 2013 GIA report can be seen online here. Diamond prices are experiencing ultra competitive market right now. If you’re looking for fantastic value, go down the rabbit hole and compare this GIA certified diamond to anything else on the market. We’re confident you’ll agree, this price is hard to beat. If you’d like a different style of ring or jewellery, the diamond is available alone for only $7,000.00. The complete ring is estate priced at $7,750.00 CAD. Stock #101-479.


March 17, 2024

2024 Tissot SeaStar 40mm T120.410.27.051.00 never worn. $400.00 CAD. 501-00330

For a durable Swiss made watch that doesn’t cost much more than a few nice nights out with your partner, it’s hard be beat a never worn estate Tissot. The SeaStar model has been around since the mid 1960s as a watertight adventure watch, capable for anything you can throw at it. For only $400.00 CAD you get a watch with high spec. modern features like a threaded crown (with guard), sapphire crystal, threaded case-back, precision Swiss quartz movement accurate to a second or two per month, quick release soft rubber strap, stainless steel construction, luminous hands and markers, 60-minute ratcheting one way bezel timer, plus a beautiful mineral bezel insert with gold tone minute/hour markers. This series of 300 meter SeaStar watches was introduced about a year ago and has been very successful for the Swiss 171 year old Swiss manufacturer. Our example model T120.410.27.051.00 has never been worn other than by  few customers trying it on. It remains in like new condition with all functions working as designed. It is a current model with a suggested retail price of $575.00 CAD. The 40mm diver watch example is covered by the factory 2-year warranty. Our estate price is $400.00 CAD. Stock #501-00330.


March 16, 2024

14kt. gents diamond ring 1.04ct. tw. VS-SI-HI 17.7gr. never worn, sz. 10.5. $2,700.00 CAD. 116-00091

Lady’s estate rings outnumber gent’s by at least 10 to 1 with us. So it’s refreshing when we get to showcase a high quality men’s ring; especially one that’s never been worn. In this age of record high gold prices, you’re not likely to encounter a gentleman’s ring weighing anywhere near what this one does. At 17.7 grams (well over half of an ounce) you’ll know you’re wearing this one. The size 10 1/2 ring displays a fluted shoulder pattern tapering to the flat bottom shank measuring 5.2mm wide. The top of the ring measures over half an inch wide, set with high quality, channel set, baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. The 17 diamonds are estimated to conservatively weigh 1.04 carats and average VS-SI-HI quality. It’s nice to see the ring was not only made with upgraded 14 karat white gold, but also high quality diamonds. This ring remains in never worn, never polished condition. The original bright rhodium plating is still completely intact. The durable rhodium coating only displays a few light scuffs and scratches on the flat surfaces. We only needed to ultrasonically clean the ring to prepare it for its next owner. If you don’t have a size 10 1/2 finger, one of our onsite goldsmiths are able to adjust the fit up or down as required. This sparkling gentleman’s ring is estate priced at $2,700.00 CAD.


March 15, 2024

2021 Omega Seamaster Co-Axial Chronograph 44mm 210.32.44.51.01.001 $6,800.00 CAD. 510-00162.

Seamaster 210.32.44.51.001 is a current model and can be seen on the Omega website where it is priced at $11,200.00 CAD MSRP. It features their newer in-house developed calibre 9900 anti-magnetic movement with a 60-hour power reserve. This is one of Omega’s most sophisticated self-winding mechanisms. The Master Chronometer features a nonmagnetic silicon hairspring, double mainspring barrels, rapid adjust time zone setting, calendar, and of course a chronograph function. The beautiful 54 jewel mechanical marvel is visible through the large display window fitted to a case back. The chronograph is a feature not found on all Seamasters, it’s an expensive option that adds $3,600.00 to the basic Seamaster 300 Master Chronometer. Unlike most analog chronograph displays, this one works just like a regular watch/clock display. One small dial at 3 o’clock registers both the hours and minutes in 12 hour, 60 minute format just like a regular watch face. No need to add multiple dial registers for minutes and hours. The large sweep seconds register acts like a regular seconds hand when the chronograph is activated. Not only is this common sense display far easier to use, but it also keeps the dial from looking busy and cluttered. This image displays an elapsed time of  7 minutes, and 7.5 seconds. The traditional white on black dial offers excellent contrast with a bright luminous treatment to the hands/hour markers for legibility in the dark.  The glossy black dial is decorated with an etched wave pattern and is manufactured from fade and stain proof high tech ceramic. Highly luminous pigment has been added to the hands and hour markers is easy time interpretation in low/no light situations. The continuous hour hand and bezel zero index have green luminous material to distinguish them from the other hands and markers.  The large 44mm case size is highlighted with a black ceramic one way ratcheting bezel that is handy for time measurements of less than one hour. Our latest pre-owned Omega Seamaster is 100% original and has never been polished or touched up. The polished lug sections show some light scratches and scuffs, that are much less apparent in person. The soft rubber strap watch looks like new and will comfortably accommodate a wrist size of up to 8 1/2 inches. The watch was originally purchased at Omega Authorized Agents Exquisite Timepieces Naples Florida in May 2021. Attached to the strap is the factory identification/price tag showing a retail price at the time of $7,150.00 USD (currently $8,200.00 USD).The watch remains covered under the Omega factory 5-year warranty until May 5, 2026. It comes complete with its original blond lacquer large wooden box, foam lined outer cardboard box, original documents, hang tag, and fully endorsed international warranty card. This contemporary Seamaster Co-Axial Chronograph is estate priced at close to 40% the original retail price at just $6,800.00 CAD. Stock #510-00162.


March 14, 2024

Retro design emerald & baguette diamond pendant 1.78ct. tw., 6.3gr. 14kt. $2,100.00 CAD. 231-00304

Time marches on; it seems like only a few years ago, we were crafting rings, earrings, and pendants that looked similar to this. The 90s were 30 years ago now but it feels like yesterday. This 90s creation features some high quality natural diamonds and a beautiful Columbian emerald of very good colour and clarity (rare for emeralds). The 41 rectangular baguette cut diamonds average VS clarity and I colour. They have been expertly bezel set in a pear shaped pendant setting designed to fit an almost infinite range of necklace widths. The pear shaped faceted emerald has been calculated by formula to weight approximately 1.03 carats and exhibits unusually high clarity. Gold cost less than $500.00 thirty years ago, so it comes as no surprise than this pendant weighs a substantial 6.3 grams.  The gallery of the pendant has been decorated with heart a shaped filigree pattern that continues (perhaps accidentally) on the back where a chain would pass through. We always try to price our estate jewellery with great value in mind, but this one is truly priced below of where it could be. If you love retro looks and high quality jewellery, this one is going to be hard to resist. It is in excellent condition showing no wear from chain slide. I can say confidently, it looks like it has never been worn. It is estate priced at just $2,100.00 CAD. Stock #231-00304.