Spring Vintage Edit
Lindsay Olson
When I decided to add a collection of curated vintage offerings to my web shop, it was due to a serendipitous discovery at an estate sale. I stumbled on a trove of neglected and cast off pieces: some broken, with chipped or missing stones, some simply in need of a little polish. “I’m a jeweler, I could save these,” I said to myself. And so I took the plunge into the vintage and antique world of hunting, collecting, re-finishing, and restoring.
If you’re looking for the most sustainable option in fine jewelry, go with vintage. We know that buying pre-owned is the most eco friendly choice when it comes to clothing, and while fine jewelry isn’t exactly taking up space in a landfill, there are other factors to consider that make vintage jewelry greener: nothing is mined fresh from the Earth, and there are no new processes of production. Some of these stones are so old that they were cut using only natural light, having been crafted before the invention of electricity!
As a contemporary artist, I’m always drawn to the history of the craft - many ancient techniques and design principles are still utilized today. I strive to create future heirlooms with my own collection of timeless designs that will one day be passed down, shared, perhaps even reworked or restored. In that vein, my hope is to bring new futures to these treasures: each with an existing history, a mystery of a past life searching for a new home. It’s up to us to write their next chapter. Which one calls to you?
xo,
Lindsay