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By Royal Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Bentley & Skinner have between them been buying and selling the loveliest jewellery since 1880. Specialising in fine antique jewels, Faberge and beautiful engagement rings, Bentley & Skinner also provides an unparalleled range of services including valuations for insurance and probate, the purchase and exchange of old jewellery repairs, seal-engraving, pearl-stringing and bespoke jewellery commissions upon request. All of Bentey & Skinner's are also available on a for hire basis.

Sophie Goodwin (Sophie Goodwin), Creative Editorial Director at Cabana Magazine, wore a pair of Bentley & Skinner Victor...
22/10/2026

Sophie Goodwin (Sophie Goodwin), Creative Editorial Director at Cabana Magazine, wore a pair of Bentley & Skinner Victorian jasmine diamond earrings to the British Museum earlier this week.

Dating to circa 1840, each earring is designed as a five-petalled jasmine flower, set with old-cut diamonds totalling approximately five carats, and are a beautiful example of early Victorian naturalism.

This year’s British Museum Ball was artistically directed by Es Devlin , and brought together art, fashion, history and performance around the theme of red, the earliest pigment known to have been used by humans in artistic expression.

Red is a unifying thread woven through three of the Museum’s current displays: the embroidered wool of the Bayeux Tapestry, the stripes of the American flag in celebration of the USA’s 250th anniversary, and the rich hues found across 2,000 years of Korean creativity.

See more about the earrings on our website. Sophie’s stunning dress is by ERDEM and shoes by Manolo Blahnik. Photography by German Larkin.

More than 100 years after the 1925 Paris exhibition that gave the movement its name, original Art Deco jewellery still f...
02/10/2026

More than 100 years after the 1925 Paris exhibition that gave the movement its name, original Art Deco jewellery still feels unmistakably current, with a recent feature in British Vogue pointing to a renewed appreciation for its bold geometry, architectural lines and exceptional craftsmanship.

Swipe to see an edit of some of the art deco pieces in our collection, all of which capture the optimism and energy of an age discovering what modern really could be.

A French Art Deco diamond set brooch by Lambert Frères.

A classic Art Deco diamond brooch with brilliant and baguette cut, dazzling diamonds set within the clean lines of its geometric form, this classic piece is a fabulous example of 1930’s French glamour.

A Pair Of Art Deco Natural Pearl And Diamond Drop Earrings.

These fabulous Art Deco earrings are a classic pairing of pearl and diamond in an iconic 1920s geometric design. Long and feminine to complement shorter hairstyles, these earrings can move and sway, instantly adding a touch of glamour to evening wear.

An Art-Deco Diamond Bracelet By Raymond Yard.

A gorgeous bracelet featuring shimmering diamonds. This bracelet was made in 1920, and perfectly encapsulates Art Deco with its geometric and linear forms, which were designed to oppose the previous naturalistic forms of the Art Nouveau movement. The diamonds in this bracelet scintillate beautifully. This is the perfect piece to wear with an elegant evening dress and will be sure to turn eyes.

An Art Deco Diamond-Set Necklace.

A magnificent Art Deco diamond-set necklace. Set with twenty-four carats of diamonds, this piece encapsulates the Art Deco period. Of structured and geometric design, the necklace sits perfect across the collar bone. This should be worn with a elegant dress, with a boat neck or off the shoulder neckline, to allow the piece to take centre stage. A truly showstopping piece.

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30/09/2026

The power of transformable jewellery.

On Monday, Bentley & Skinner hosted at our Piccadilly showroom for an event exploring jewels designed to be worn in more ways than one.

Led by , the morning looked at the craft and ingenuity behind jewels with hidden versatility: a brooch that becomes a a pendant, a necklace that becomes a brooch, a ring that becomes a bracelet, and a tiara that becomes a necklace.

Guests also had the opportunity to see how our aquamarine brooch - worn by Lady Edith in ‘The Grand Finale’ - could transform into both a ring and a necklace, offering a close-up, hands-on, look at pieces rarely seen in this way.

Look out for more on our transformable jewels over the coming weeks.

28/09/2026

Sapphire is September’s birthstone, and this Burmese sapphire and diamond brooch shows the stone at its most dramatic.

At the centre is a rare 25.22 carat cabochon-cut sapphire, chosen for the way it reveals the stone’s rich, royal blue colour. Around it are 12 old European-cut diamonds - estimated to weigh 18 carats in total - which create a striking frame.

Dating to circa 1900, the brooch is accompanied by an early 20th century fitted case by , the renowned specialist in Fabergé, antique jewellery and objet d’art.

This important piece reflects the refined elegance favoured by high society in the early 20th Century, and can also be worn as a statement pendant, with fittings to the reverse.

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To mark the arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, we are exploring jewels that echo the imagery and visu...
22/09/2026

To mark the arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, we are exploring jewels that echo the imagery and visual language of the medieval world.

Now on view until 11 July 2027, the remarkable 11th-century embroidery, nearly 70 metres long and believed to have been made in England, recounts the events leading to the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Beyond kings, ships and armies, its borders teem with animals, birds, weapons, crosses and expressive gestures.

In medieval imagery, the peacock could signify immortality and resurrection, although it was also associated with pride. Here, the birds introduce the Tapestry’s richly symbolic world.



Byzantine Gold Earrings

Made several centuries before the Tapestry, these earrings evoke the goldwork and circular forms of the early medieval world.

Arrows and Spears

Weapons propel the narrative, embodying conflict, military power and the violence of conquest.

A Pair of Gem-Set Arrow Brooches by Oscar Heyman

The ancient weapon motif is transformed into an elegant modern jewel, embellished with diamonds, and coloured gemstones.

Crosses

Appearing on sacred objects and architectural forms, crosses evoke faith, oaths, and divine authority.

A Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cross

The cross remained one of jewellery’s most enduring devotional forms, worn as both an emblem of faith and a personal jewel.

Birds

Birds animate the Tapestry’s borders, connecting the human drama with the natural and symbolic worlds of medieval art.

A Gold and Enamel Pheasant Brooch Made by Bentley & Skinner

Rendered in richly coloured enamel and textured gold, the bird becomes a jewel full of character and movement.

Hands

Raised, pointing and clasped hands function as a language of their own, conveying speech, warning, command and solemn promise.

An 18th-Century Gold Gimmel Ring

Its interlocking hoops, clasped hands and heart express love, fidelity and union, ideas preserved in jewellery across centuries.

Josh O’Connor wearing Bentley & Skinner in AnOther Magazine.Actor Josh O’Connor, perhaps best known for his lead roles i...
09/09/2026

Josh O’Connor wearing Bentley & Skinner in AnOther Magazine.

Actor Josh O’Connor, perhaps best known for his lead roles in The Crown and blockbusters such as Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and the Knives Out franchise, was recently featured in the AW26 edition of AnOther Magazine, wearing Bentley & Skinner.

Dressed in Dior Official, a selection of our cufflinks and brooches accessorised the looks. Swipe to see more and click the link in Stories to see the pieces on our website.

Styling by alister mackie.



1. This stunning, antique dragonfly brooch captures the naturalistic beauty of the Belle Époque era. Set throughout with shimmering old cut diamonds - weighing approx. 3 carats - that glow under candlelight, the graceful form of the dragonfly hovers motionlessly, as though ready to take flight at any moment.

2. A charming bee brooch from the Victorian era, exquisitely crafted in 1880 with meticulous detail. This captivating piece is adorned with a radiant array of diamonds, featuring a dazzling old-cut diamond thorax and exquisite rubies embellishing its eyes.

3. A whimsicle Victorian diamond-set frog pendant/brooch, featuring an array of diamonds weighing approx. 2¼ carats, including a large pear-shaped diamond and two round cabochon ruby eyes, the body set with five smaller pear-shaped diamonds and realistically carved limbs and detailed feet, set with old-mine cut diamonds.

An astonishing brooch, made at the turn of the twentieth century. Incredibly detailed and naturalistic, this grasshopper brooch is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau design and craftsmanship.

The body of the insect features a bright and vivid blue opal, tallow and green enamel, rose-cut diamonds, and a cabochon-cut ruby eye all set in bright yellow gold. This is a unique, eye-catching, and remarkable piece, full of exquisite detail and character.

This charming dress set made by Bentley & Skinner playfully riffs on the term ‘penguin suit’ with a set of cufflinks and buttons in the shape of enamelled penguins perfect for a tuxedo.

The buttons all feature penguins standing straight forward, while the cufflinks feature o

14/08/2026

Is this the ring of the season?

This delightful Edwardian turquoise and diamond three stone ring dates from circa 1900, with the gold of the band complementing the turquoise beautifully, while a scattering of diamonds creates a lovely effect.

This would be a wonderful finishing touch to any summer outfit, adding a small touch of colour to your everyday.

07/08/2026

Marking the end of Cowes Week - the world’s largest and longest-running sailing regatta, held annually on the Solent off the Isle of Wight - is this early 20th century diamond yacht brooch.

Designed in the style of a Cutter Yacht, the hull, head sail, main sail and foresail are pave-set with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and backed in gold, with gold mast and rigging details, set above a blue basse-taille enamel sea, with brooch fitting and dating to circa 1900.

For a hint of summer colour, this multicoloured sapphire and diamond bracelet features 10 oval shaped faceted sapphires,...
31/07/2026

For a hint of summer colour, this multicoloured sapphire and diamond bracelet features 10 oval shaped faceted sapphires, varying in colour from pale pink to peach to pale purple.

Weighing a total of 29.5 carats, the gems are four-claw set to a white gold mount, and connected by circular diamond-set links, estimated to weigh a total of 1.4 carats. The delicate sapphires are complemented wonderfully by the diamonds, making this piece elegant and feminine.

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“When an antique jewel survives intact and still has historical or artistic significance, we would always choose to pres...
13/07/2026

“When an antique jewel survives intact and still has historical or artistic significance, we would always choose to preserve its original version.”

In the Financial Times’ latest Watches & Jewellery supplement, Bentley & Skinner’s General Manager, Ilias Kapsalis Skoufos, discusses the judgement involved in remodelling antique, inherited and damaged jewellery.

As Ilias explains: “We would transform a jewel only when it is damaged, has missing parts or has already been altered in a way that its original character is not recognisable any more.”

Read the full feature in the Financial Times’ Watches & Jewellery supplement now via the link in Stories.

Thank you to Milena Martins-Alexandre for including us.

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