A Little Something For Valentine's Day

Miranda Porter creates a directory of Vintage & Antique Jewellery sellers to wet the appatitie for Valentine's Day and beyond.

Owing to my mother's cautious stance on contemporary pop culture, my sister and I found ourselves immersed in the cinematic treasures of the first half of the 20th Century. We thought films such as ‘Gentleman Prefer Blondes’ and ‘How To Marry A Millionaire’ were hot off the cinema. I used to eagerly bring the VHS tapes to friends' gatherings, only to be met with puzzled and unenthused expressions.

These films left an indelible mark on me. The extraordinary sets were something to behold, and even now, I look back scene by scene to study the choices made. For my sister, however, the influence took a distinctively stylish path. She was perpetually enveloped in glamour, a trait most memorably showcased at her end-of-school party. All her schoolmates were wearing tiny black dresses, and Miranda dazzled in a scarlet 80s gown adorned with sequins and diamante—a spectacle of brilliance; despite how my words might portray, believe me, it was a sight to behold.

Her knack for the lustrous has always been apparent, a quality that shines brightly through her venture, Lines Of London. Unsurprisingly, she's become my go-to source for uncovering the finest vintage jewellery haunts (in the US & Europe). So below are her terrific choices for jewellery.

(This is a rather long list, so please click on it to see the whole thing)