Elmwoods Auctioneers

Gem engraving and carving are techniques that have been used by civilisations across the globe, both ancient and modern, to decorate gem material and also add a level of functionality. One can still find many surviving examples of ancient Roman and Greek carved gems in museums to this day. Intaglio, meaning carving, is the method used to incise gems with shapes, patterns or designs. Inversely, cameos are carvings in relief which stand out from their background, giving a three-dimensional effect. Even as specialists seeing and examining jewellery every day we never cease to be fascinated by and in awe of gemstones. They take years and years to be formed in the depths of the earth and through the extraordinary dynamics of nature. Over the centuries they have been imbued by lore, symbolism, ritual and powers. Then as an adornment they have been carefully crafted into a piece of ‘art’ as a fashion and style statement.

Moses Lyon-Attah
1 Star
Awful experience. Paid for a bag that was incorrectly listed regarding its colour, and then they refused to refund me within three hours of purchase. I bought the bag outside of bidding, so they did not lose any sales, they simply have no respect for their buyers and thought they could get away with it. Smug customer service who repeatedly tried to put words in my mouth to get out of their own mistake. Avoid!
Tuesday 4th April 2023

Max
5 Star
Knowledgeable, friendly and specialists in what they do. Can't say more
Wednesday 8th March 2023