January is here, and this month’s birthstone is the garnet. Known for its deep red wine color, this gemstone has been used in jewelry since the Bronze Age! Here we have a bracelet and a ring that we showcase in our store, both from the 1890s. The bracelet is gold-filled and really sparkles, priced at $800. The ring has a 10k shank with a sterling silver setting (which was often done during the Victorian era). Price $125.
Antique pocket watches have been collected by many over the years, and here at Walton’s Antique Jewelry we have several. This one featured above is for sale in our showroom, priced at $150. It is from the 1900s and is made by Elgin, a respectable watch company which was founded in 1864. This piece would make a good keepsake.
Check out this pocket watch today, or take a look at our others by stopping in!
410 Main Street
Franklin, Tennessee
shannon April 18, 2010 at 1:36 am:
I have a question you may be able to answer. I recently inherited a ruby stone ring set in 14k gold. It was my great grandmother’s engagement ring and is about 112 years old. The ruby is terribly scratched. I took it to a jeweler to see about fixing the band because it was very thin from wear, and after looking at the stone through the jeweler’s glass, there seems to be no point. I would love to wear this ring. Do you know if there is any way to restore an old ruby such as this? Thanks!