Miami Antique Show 2012

The Miami Antique Show was extremely amazing and fun in so many ways. Around every corner there were the most beautiful things you’ve ever laid eyes on! From the rows and rows of antique rings, to a booth full of huge fancy colored diamonds, to unbelievably priced art, beautiful Louis Vuitton trunks, and of course the antique furniture. My boss and I were on a mission to find some gorgeous antique engagement rings and some diamond earrings.  We also enjoyed the local flavor like the Art Deco District (we stayed at the Cardozo hotel), great seafood (Joe’s Stone Crab), and partying at the Clevelander.  This trip was dedicated to finding some great jewelry for the store, so unfortunately I didn’t buy anything for myself.  But seeing as it was my first time going to the show, I now know that the trip is totally worth it!  I can’t wait to go again.

Pictured above:

{after a long flight, a night on the rooftop at the Clevelander is what I needed

breathtaking antique Tiffany & Co. ring we bought; 1.25 carat center, VS-1 G, c. 1920s

our hotel we stayed at, the Cardozo hotel, built in the late 1930s located in the Art Deco district

another ring we bought, BIG and elegant; 3.30 carat center, SI-1 JK, c. 1920s

some beautiful rings for sale, I tried on the navette style sapphire and diamond ring, loved it

another ring we bought, very Art Deco in platinum; 1.60 carat center, SI-1 J, c. 1920s

I wanted this vintage trunk so bad!

another ring we bought, my favorite cushion cut; 3.57 carat center, VS-2 JK, c. 1910s

this vendor sold all vintage Louis Vuitton, I sounded like a dying cat when I saw each one

this last ring we bought, nature-inspired motifs; 2.03 carat center, VS-1 I, c. 1930s

and lastly, the diamond earrings we bought–so beautiful!}