ALVR Blog

red enamel twisted heart pendant with white enamel border, green enamel leaves, and a pearl in the center

ALVR Blog: When Is a Witch Not a Witch? The Story Behind a Bewitching Jewel

four white catalogs fanned out on a white table, each with "ALVR" text in pink and a picture of a bronze bust

Hot off the Press:
Our 2022 Holiday Catalogue!

Model wearing green dress, purple gloves and feathered hat with amethyst and chrysoprase necklace and bracelet

ALVR and Ollendiek Couture

diamond heart brooch superimposed with blue and yellow heart outline

To a Bright Future and a Lasting Peace

emerald and diamond ring compared with a green garnet and diamond ring to show that they are both precious gemstones

ALVR Blog: All Gems Are Precious

front-right view of a silver and elephant sandstone sculpture, with a smiling face

A La Vieille Russie Loans to V&A Fabergé Exhibition

side view, Antique Russian Gold, Red Lacquer, and Emerald Charka

ALVR Blog: A Toast to Russian Art

Antique Russian Enamel Tea Glass Holder

ALVR Blog:
Russian Teatime Traditions

main view of ceramic charger depicting scenes from the legend of sadko

ALVR Blog: The Legend of Sadko

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring

ALVR Blog: The Empress of Gems – Pearls

ALVR’s Mark Schaffer on Antiques Roadshow!

main view, black opal ring

ALVR Blog: Opal-Essence