Grays is the destination. February is
on the way and it is the perfect month as it is historically dedicated to
courtly love. Whether you follow the tradition of High Middle Ages in which St
Valentine is the patron of lovers or the pagan calendar where the holiday of
Lupercalia dedicated to purification and fertility.
Be prepared. It may not
even be certain that St Valentine is identified with one or several saints or that the feast was in fact invented in 14th
century England where it first came to be associated with romantic love and
further associated with all types of romantic symbolism of colours flowers and
precious and semi-precious stones in the Victorian period.
It’s gone a full
circle and it’s here with us now, in Mayfair in London at Grays. Here at Grays our dealers have collected the
finer examples of antique and vintage items that are unique for that special
time in the year.
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| Hand painted brooch from Tings Jewellery Box |
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Turquoise is considered to be a symbol of generosity, sincerity, and affection. Traditionally is is said to only bring good luck if given, not purchased which makes it the perfect stone to be given as a present!
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| Art Nouveau Jabot Enamel Pin from Boggit and Bond |
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| 1950s Pendant from Boggitt and Bond |
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| Gold and Turquoise Ring from Nayabelle | |
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Of course there are the classic heart shaped and flowers that remain symbols of this special day and who are we to argue with tradition!
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| Heart Enamel and Pearl Brooch from Tings Jewellery Box |
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| Beautiful Rose Lucite Brooch from Tings Jewellery Box | | |
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| Selection of Heart Shaped Lockets from Aurum |
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