I’ve always thought auctions look terribly exciting. The steadily increasing price, the subtle nod of an expert buyer and the rapid back and forth of people attempting to outbid each other. It’s certainly a unique way to shop!
Fellows, one of the UK’s leading auction houses, recently got in touch to tell us about an upcoming event we think will be perfect for brides-to-be. A sale of exquisite antique and modern jewellery is taking place on 17th April at 11am. Located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, Fellows host most of their auctions live online, including this one, which means anyone in the world can place bids without ever leaving the comfort of their own home!
The auctions all provide an eclectic mix of vintage and modern pieces, and are an exciting alternative to conventional buying methods. If you’ve got an eye for it, you might even pick up a bargain too. Fellows sell items starting from £50 all the way up to £130,000 (the hammer price of a 8.88ct diamond ring that was sold recently).
‘Love My Dress readers should consider purchasing their wedding jewellery at Fellows because we offer an excellent selection of beautiful, unique items. Whether you’re looking for your forever ring or some stunning vintage pieces to add the final touches to your outfit, it is possible to find some incredible pieces at our auction.’
Chatting with the team at Fellows has made me realise just how much auctions have changed since the advent of the internet. You are now able to view the jewellery collections online and place bids without ever stepping foot in the auction room.
‘All of our pieces are catalogued in detail and available to view online, enabling you to get a detailed overview of the item before you place a bid. You’ll also be able to speak directly to any of our senior specialists who can offer honest advice on all the jewellery. If you live close enough, you are always welcome to visit us on one of our designated viewing days to handle pieces yourself.’
‘As a first time bidder at Fellows the very first step is to register at www.fellows.co.uk. It only takes a minute to enter your details and choose your auction preferences. Vintage Jewellery & Accessories and Antique & Modern Jewellery are excellent places to start if you are on the hunt for either engagement rings or one off wedding pieces.’
‘If you are looking to bid online you also need to create an account at www.the-saleroom.com where all Fellows auctions are available. When your lot comes up you just have to click to bid. It’s as simple as that!’
Intrigued? Fellows regularly update all of their social media channels with auction previews, hammer highlights and links to online catalogues, so make sure you’re following them on Facebook, twitter, instagram and Pinterest.
Happy bidding!
Franky
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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
