Jewelry Collection Stories: Elizabeth Doyle of Doyle & Doyle

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It all started with a love of jewelry–a similar beginning to a lot of collectors’ stories, but this passion was deeper, stronger and life-changing for Elizabeth Doyle.  Add another sister to the mix–Pamela Doyle–and you’ve got yourself the most kick-ass sister duo to hit the antique jewelry scene.  I’ve been a fan of their NYC-based jewelry store Doyle & Doyle since I first got into antique jewelry and getting a chance to meet and work with both sisters was a dream come true last year.  Sharing Elizabeth’s favorite pieces from her personal collection is like unlocking a vault filled with years of travel and collecting, featuring pieces spanning several decades.  

Elizabeth says, “For those of us who collect jewelry, looking through our collections is like looking through a scrap book. When I laid out my jewels to decide what to include in this exhibition, it was a flood of memories and emotions. Each piece marks an important event in my life, and they are all so varied.  I have my baby bracelet engraved with my name. I can’t remember receiving it or ever wearing it, but nonetheless it is a prized memento of my childhood.  Then there is my baby tooth necklace.  It was designed (and sketched) by my son when he was five. The necklace is set with both his and his sister’s first lost baby teeth.  They are, to me, the most precious and irreplaceable gems.  Some pieces represent a turning point in my life (my ruby ring that was the first piece I was able to keep for myself from Doyle & Doyle) or even the moment when I learned something new and developed a new appreciation (my memento mori and mourning rings).  For me, jewelry is a way to remember, a way to learn, a way to communicate, and a way to celebrate.”  

The exhibit featuring pieces from her personal collection happened a week ago, but if you’re like me and don’t live in the NYC area, fear not!  No need to feel like you missed out–above are some of the pieces that were on display at this enchanting event, all from Elizabeth’s personal collection with descriptions in tow.  I love how every piece carries such meaning and is rooted in her life, even though the piece itself has an unknown past, it has a present with her.  

If you’d like the full PDF featuring Elizabeth’s personal collection which was on display, feel free to email info@doyledoyle.com

To read about our collaboration from last year, click here.