Treasure hunting at the BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

Hello my lovely, I hope that you had a wonderful weekend!  I sure did, as I visited BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair together with a friend on Saturday, before going for the most yummy chai tea latte on Duke of York Square, at a café that I think was called Startisan.  I am really into  lovely food that you can eat with a good conscience, so their sugar and gluten free Banana and Maple Bread was the most wonderful treat!

Oh and I am SO sorry that last week was just a mess here on the blog, with only a blog post on Tuesday!  The reason for this is that I am preparing for a very special day and so I am a bit behind on all things at the moment, so thank you my dear for understanding!

BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

Everything from paintings to jewellery and furniture in the most stunning designs…

Okay let’s hop back to the BADA fair!!  It was buzzing with people – from the general browsers and admirers to antiques dealers – and all the stands were obviously covered in stunning antique furniture and jewellery.  First I briefly popped by Wakelin & Linfield Antiques – you might remember the blog post about their stunning 19th century Italian oak table with a trompe d’oeil Pietra Dura marble top:  Wakelin & Linfield Antiques at LAPADA 2014

Richard Ogden Diamond Ring BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

Richard Ogden – diamond Ring BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

… and soon we found ourselves at Richard Ogden, where my friend lots her heart to this stunning 3ct cushion cut diamond, which I have the pleasure of looking at every day in the shop:

Richard Ogden Diamond Ring BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

3 carat cushion cut diamond ring from Richard Ogden at the BADA fair

You can see the beautiful range of diamond bracelets from Richard Ogden as well above: from the thinner tennis bracelets on the left to the more elaborate 1930’s Art Deco diamond bracelet on the right… how much do we love!?

Johnson Walker Jewellery at the BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

Johnson Walker at the BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

We then continued on to Johnson Walker Ltd, where a friend of mine was working behind the counter – such a lovely small world it is, the antique jewellery business in London!  Some stunning signed gold pieces above…

Johnson Walker Jewellery at the BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

Johnson Walker at the BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair

… not to mention the glorious gemstones – Burmese Rubies, stunning sapphires and dazzling emeralds.  Do you see any new favourites?

So if you get a chance to visit the fair their last day is tomorrow, but it is so worth popping by!

The Chelsea Antiques Fair is coming up! 18-21 September 2014

 

Chelsea Antiques Fair September 2014

Chelsea Antiques Fair September 2014

So the stunning month of September is upon us and an invitation to the Chelsea Antiques Fair has arrived!  The venue is again the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London SW3 5EE – you might remember our March visit from the blog post The Hearing Dogs Charity at Chelsea Antiques Fair?  Around 40 specialist dealers will be showcasing their selected pieces and we are delighted to see that affordable price tags from £50 will also feature at the fair.

Thursday 11am-8pm, Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.  Admission £6 and more information on www.penman-fairs.co.uk

Hope to see you there my lovely!