For many people, buying at auction can feel intimidating. Yet once the language and customs of the auction room are understood, it becomes one of the most rewarding ways to discover antiques, jewellery and works of art. Our beginner's guide explains everything you need to know before placing your first bid.

For many antique jewellery lovers, diamonds are not just gemstones. They are tiny time capsules, carrying with them the tastes, technologies and ideals of the era in which they were cut. This is the key to understanding old mine cut, rose cut and brilliant cut diamonds. Modern jewellery buyers are often familiar with the brilliant-cut diamond, the sparkling standard that dominates contemporary engagement rings and fine jewellery. Yet, spend any time exploring antique pieces a

Antique and vintage jewellery occupies a distinctive position within the history of decorative arts. Unlike contemporary jewellery, which is produced within current aesthetic and technical frameworks, older pieces offer insight into the materials, craftsmanship and cultural values of their time. Collecting antique and vintage jewellery therefore involves not only acquisition, but also study. For those beginning a collection, understanding historical context, construction and

A Reflection on Jewellery, Ritual, and the Turning Year There is a stillness that comes with the end of October. The air sharpens, leaves collapse softly into the soil, and the light slips lower each afternoon, taking on that half gold, half grey hue that feels like memory itself. The world begins to fold inward. This is the season of preparation and preservation, of tending to what remains and laying to rest what has passed. In old calendars this was the time of Samhain, whe

In Guernsey, the story of mahogany is a story of the sea. Ships once carried the dark, lustrous wood from the Caribbean to Atlantic ports, where island craftsmen transformed it into furniture built to endure. Today, those same pieces carry the marks of time and touch. Reminders that sustainability is not a modern invention but a tradition of care. Salt, wood and time remain the island’s constants, and at Terrou, we continue their quiet conversation.

January, over St Peter Port Terrou Studio was founded on the island of Guernsey, where Camille's family have lived for g enerations . In...