Honestly WTF!

We let out a collective "eek!" upon hearing the news of a mention from one of our favorite blogs, none other than content connoisseurs, Honesty WTF. Thank you, Erica, for listing us as one of your go-to antique jewelry shops, we're beyond flattered! Click through to read more.

Welcome Winter Solstice

Antique Georgian Gilt "Pinchbeck" and Enamel Floral Earrings, Victorian Gold Wedding Bracelets, Victorian Gutta Percha and Gold Bracelet

Antique Carnelian Signet Ring, Variance Objects Moldavite Large Ring

Photography Kara Brodgesell, Makeup Shawn Burke,  Model Frances Tomei

Sneak Peek: Antique Jewelry Trunk Show

We are culling three centuries of coveted and collectable pieces for an antique trunk show Saturday, December 5th.

Celebrate the holidays and join us for a day of gorgeous treasures and storied gems. 

Victorian 14k pear shaped foiled moss agate & rose-cut diamond ring.

Victorian 14k granulated drops, faux tortoise urn earrings, Victorian 14k foiled rose-cut leaf earrings, Early Victorian 14-18k natural citrine earrings, Early Victorian 12k rose gold articulated drops. 

Victorian 15-18k navy enamel, natural pearls and Euro-cut diamond bangle. Late Georgian foiled natural topaz surrounded by pearls set in 14k rose gold, Georgian portrait miniature surrounded by seed pearls set in 14k rose gold. Navette red and white enamel ring with a diamond star and locket back.

Georgian 15-18k hand engraved foiled garnet ring, Victorian 14k Persian turquoise pave oval ring, Victorian navy enamel dome ring with foiled diamond star. Georgian 14k foiled garnet, turquoise and  natural pearl ring. Georgian blue enamel and silver set silver rose-cut diamonds.

Still Photography Shannon Sinclair

SAVE THE DATE: Antique Trunk Show

Brimfield Travel Diary

We're back from our trip to Brimfield, Massachusetts, the mother of all flea markets and America's largest antique show. We got up with the roosters each day to start our hunt for silver bangles, gutta percha, niello, coral, old diamonds and Victorian charms and lockets. We were enamored by one dealer's miniature book collection and another's black & white feather prints (coming soon).

Any trip out East requires a sampling of local treats: we went straight from the Boston airport for classic lobster rolls at Row 34; munched Faddy's apple cider donuts, ate giant chocolate chip cookies and drank fresh squeezed lime rickeys. A classic bacon-and-eggs breakfast fueled our days of treasure-hunting.

Everyone we encountered, from fellow Instagrammers to jewelry dealers shared stories, finds, and tips on navigating the market. We stayed in a hand-built cabin in the woods, Laurel Ridge Bed & Breakfast and returned with our bags full of one-of-a-kind gems and antiques.

 If you have questions please inquire at info@metiersf.com or stop by the shop.

The Now Mood

Variance Objects Lapis Earrings, Gillian Conroy 14k and Bone Drops, Gillian Conroy Silver and Gold Thorn Drops, Gillian Conroy Emerald Earrings, Gillian Conroy Long Drops,  Rebecca Overmann Gold Studded Black Drops, Gillian Conroy 18k Thorn & Rose Cut Grey Diamond Earrings, Found Landscape Painting as Backdrop

Ryan Roche Alabaster Top Hat, Victorian Calibre Turquoise and Rosecut Diamond Arrow Pin 

(Index Finger) Deco Zircon and White Gold Ring, Victorian 14k Rose Gold and Triple Opal Ring, Late Georgian 14k Flat Cut Diamond Ring, B.C.E. Jewelry 14k Champagne Diamond Ring,  (Middle Finger) 1920's Rose Gold Set With Rosecut Diamonds, 18k Victorian Opal and Diamond Ring, Gillian Conroy 18k Diamond Band, B.C.E. Jewelry 14k Turquoise and White Diamond Ring, (Ring Finger) Victorian Rose Gold Prasiolite Ring, Rebecca Overmann Tourmaline Ring, Gillian Conroy White Diamond Pear Shape Ring, Victorian 12k Opal, Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Ring (Pinky Finger) Victorian 18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, B.C.E. Jewelry 14k Boulder Opal Ring, Victorian Gold and Opal Baby Ring.

Heather Day Paintings coming soon to Metier!

Gillian Conroy 18k Gold and Emerald Rings

All items available online are linked in the description. If you have questions please inquire at info@metiersf.com or stop by the shop.

this just in: estate jewelry

Here's the first look at our new antique jewelry arrivals. If you see something you love, stop by our Hayes valley jewel box for a visit. For inquiries, please e-mail info@metiersf.com or call 415-590-2998.

Victorian Comet Motif Pendant with Diamonds, 14k Horse Stick Pin, Victorian 18k Diamond Pendant, Pave Turquoise Heart Pendant, French Victorian Sterling Silver Cherub Pendant

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Pave Ring, Victorian 18k Opal and Diamond Ring

Victorian 14k Tassel Earrings, Blue Zircon Pendant, 14k Black Enamel Anchor Drop Earrings

Georgian 18k and Rose Gold Bracelet with Garnets, Enamel and Seed Pearl, Portuguese 18k Curb Link Bracelet, Retro Link Rose and Green Gold Bracelet, Victorian Gold Filled Bracelet, Victorian Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace

Antique Brass Lion Bangle, Victorian Rolled Gold Slim Bangle, Victorian Etched Rolled Gold Bangle

Victorian 9k Enamel Locket, Art Nouveau Repoussé Turquoise Knot Pendant, French Victorian Pave Turquoise Locket, Victorian Garnet Pendant, Victorian 14k Leaf Locket

Georgian 14k Ivory Memorial Ring, Georgian Rosecut Diamond Ring, Victorian Black Enamel and Diamond Ring, Georgian 15k Rose Gold Navette Memorial Pendant

We like the way you walk.

Various Antique rings (in-store), Variance Objects V Band Ring, Kathleen Whitaker 14k Tube Ring

Necklace made of charms and pendants.

Antique coral ring (sold), Antique 14k Star Band With Diamonds, Victorian Sterling Buckle Bracelet, various rings, Shawn Burke Ltd. big clutch (in-store).

Antique 18k Victorian Cushion Cut Cluster Ring, Variance Objects Large Rutilated Quartz Ring, Arts & Crafts Lapis and Enamel Ring (in-store), Shawn Burke Ltd. Necessaire clutch.

Ryan Roche Black Panama Hat

Photos Ericka McConnell

Art Direction Philippine Scali
Model Jillian Lieber, Stars Model Management

Makeup Shawn Burke
Wardrobe The Podolls, Rand + Statler, 

Styling & Jewelry Metier

Gemstone Gypsy visits Metier

 Angela from Gemstone Gypsy, one of our very favorite jewelry instagram feeds, stopped into Metier recently with her boyfriend and we were so excited to meet her!  Long-time admirers of her luscious photography and witty posts we knew we would all become fast friends.

An obsessive jewelry lover and thoughtful collector, Angela is based in New York City and has an Etsy shop, Jewels for Gypsies with a collection of stellar antiques and fine made-to-order pieces. She quickly put her own spin on our rings and took these seriously gorgeous pictures below. Angela ended up falling for two of our favorite pieces: a men's bloodstone ring and an Art Deco hand-engraved platinum and 14k band. The engraved band will become her wedding band, perfectly complimenting her stunning sapphire and diamond French target engagement ring.

Thanks for coming by and hanging out with us, Angela! We can't wait to visit your studio in the Fall.  Check out her newly-launched blog for more images and coverage of her trip to

 San Francisco as well as her spot-on musings about collecting, creating and admiring jewelry.

  

Georgian Rose Gold Ring with Silver Set Rosecut Diamonds, Victorian Gold and Silver Turquoise Dome Ring , Georgian Silver Set Rosecut Diamond Band Ring, Turquoise Pave(Sold). Victorian 14k Gold, Opal and Diamond Flower Ring

Victorian 18k Black Enamel Diamond Ring in store. Victorian bloodstone ring now belongs to Angela.

Our antique hand engraved platinum and 14k gold band paired perfectly Angela's beautiful diamond and sapphire target ring.

Snake ring(Sold), Georgian Diamonds, Ruby & 14k Gold Dome Ring

Metier + Gemstone Gypsy Show Me Your Rings!

Sneak Peek; Antique Jewelry Trunk Show

Our Antique Jewelry Trunk Show is this Saturday May, 9th from 12-7pm.  Hope to see you there! Inquiries at info@metiersf.com or 415-590-2998

Victorian Navy and White Enamel Heart with Natural Pegged Pearls and Cushion Cut Diamonds

(clockwise) Victorian Pave Pearl Heart, Victorian 15k Turquoise and Natural Pearl Locket, Georgian Citrine and Topaz Pin, Art Nouveau 14k "Lady in Hat" Motif Locket, Victorian 15k Locket with Coral, Georgian 15k Rose Gold Memorial Pendant (center) Victorian Silver and Black Enamel Bird Motif Locket with Seed Pearls 

Victorian Opal Diamond and Sapphire Ring, Big Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 22k Natural Pink Spinel and Chrysoberyl Ring, Victorian 18k Opal and Euro Cut Diamond Ring

Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Ring, Georgian Emerald Paste and Moss Agate Ring, Georgian 18k Foiled Back Garnet Ring, Arts & Craft 14k Almandine Garnet Ring

Victorian Silver and Black Enamel Bangle, 15k Gold Bangle with Natural Pale Emeralds, Etruscan Revival Granulated Gold Bracelet

Antique earrings