Leeds jeweller uncovers love stories hidden in antique rings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

A Leeds antique jewellery business owner researches the histories hidden in its pieces.

Jessica Spencer runs her family's antique jewellery business in Leeds after abandoning plans to become a journalist. She uses research, inscriptions and hallmarks to uncover the histories concealed in its pieces, revealing touching tales of love, loss and remembrance.

Every piece in the shop carries a story waiting to be discovered. Spencer's work involves uncovering the narratives behind the items, connecting customers to the people and moments these jewels once marked.

How it is being reported

• 'I never planned to run our family jewellery shop – now I uncover the love stories hidden in Victorian rings'Jessica Spencer planned to become a journalist before joining her family’s antique jewellery business in Leeds. Today, she uses research, inscriptions and hallmarks to uncover the stories hidden in its pieces.Yorkshire Evening Post · 25 Oct, 11:30
• Aladdin's Cave, Leeds: 'I wanted to be a journalist - now I'm running the family antique jewellery business'Antique jewellery can reveal touching tales of love, loss and remembrance. Louisa Gregson visits a Leeds family business where every piece has a story to tell, and they love to uncover a piece’s history.Yorkshire Post · 24 Oct, 13:44

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