Amanda Appleby | 9 Margaret Rose St, Johannesburg, 2131, Gauteng

There is something innately fascinating about putting on a piece of jewellery that has been worn and loved by someone else in days gone by. Antique pieces have different symbolisms that make them special and so sought after. In previous times, gems, materials and motifs meant many pieces communicated various messages, and so most jewellery had a deeper meaning.Jewellery is our passion and we have a particular penchant for period and antique jewellery. We have a multitude of reasons for selling these beautiful, nonpareil items.By combining specific gemstones with certain images, a lover or friend created a special message. It could have been a declaration of love, friendship or commitment, and would have been kept secret or displayed for everyone to see. The experience that the original owner got from their piece of jewellery would have been different to that of the next, and this unique and interesting lifecycle is part of the attraction of such pieces. Amanda Appleby has something for everyone, and new items