What You Can't See on a Screen: 5 Antique Jewelry Pieces to Visit at Our Meridian Showroom
Shopping for antique and vintage jewelry online is a wonderful way to explore what's out there. You can scroll through our full collection at your own pace, compare pieces, and save your favorites. But here's something every antique jewelry lover eventually learns: a photograph can only tell you so much.
At Copper Canary Fine Jewelry in Meridian, Idaho, just minutes from Boise, we hand-select one-of-a-kind antique and vintage pieces. And the qualities that make them special, the way an old mine cut diamond scatters light, the shifting depth inside a boulder opal, the hand-engraving on a century-old band, are exactly the things a screen flattens out.
So we put together this guide to five pieces currently in our collection. Browse them online below, then come see them in person at our Meridian showroom near Boise. Once you hold one, you'll understand the difference.
Antique Earrings - Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold 2.50ctw Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings
Victorian
14k Yellow Gold
16 Mine Cut Diamonds =2.50cts VS2-SI1/F-K
Earrings measure approximately 7/8" long and 1/2" wide.
Please read our shop policies prior to purchase. Thanks for looking and contact us with any questions.
1. Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings
These Victorian-era dangle earrings feature 2.50 carats of diamonds set in a flower motif of 14k yellow gold. In photos, you see sparkle. In person, you see how the diamonds catch light with every small movement, the way Victorian jewelers intended them to be worn under candlelight and chandeliers.
This is a piece that rewards a closer look. The craftsmanship and the warmth of antique yellow gold simply read differently in your hand than on a screen.
Antique Bracelet - Antique Art Deco Platinum 12.75ctw Diamond & Emerald Bracelet
Art Deco
Platinum
227 European Cut & Old Single Cut Diamonds =9.75cts
4 Triangle Diamonds =1.60cts
24 Fancy Natural Emeralds =.55cts
2 Baguette Diamonds =.85cts
All Diamonds VS1-VS2/G-H
Bracelet measures approximately 7.25" long.
Please read our shop policies prior to purchase. Thanks for looking and contact us with any questions.
2. Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald Bracelet
Few pieces capture the geometric drama of the 1920s and 30s like a true Art Deco platinum bracelet. This one carries over 12 carats of diamonds alongside rich green emeralds, set in the crisp, architectural lines that define the era.
A bracelet is meant to be felt on the wrist, its weight, its flexibility, the way the stones sit against your skin. Photos can't convey that. This is exactly the kind of statement piece worth visiting our Boise-area showroom to experience.
Antique Ring - Antique 14k White Gold Belais Boulder Opal Filigree Ring
14k White Gold
Belais
Boulder Opal =3.61cts
Ring Size 5
Ring measures approximately 17mm tall at center, back of band is 2mm wide.
Please read our shop policies prior to purchase. Thanks for looking and contact us with any questions.
3. Antique Boulder Opal Filigree Ring
We're known for our antique opal rings, and our collection of boulder opals set in delicate filigree is a favorite among Treasure Valley collectors. Boulder opals are notoriously difficult to photograph. The flashes of blue, green, and gold shift as you turn the stone, and no single image can capture the play of color that makes each one unique.
If you've been admiring opals online, this is the category that most demands an in-person visit. Come turn one in the light and watch it come alive.
Antique Engagement Ring - Antique 1920's Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
18k White Gold
European Cut Diamond (GIA Cert) =1.05ct SI1/J
4 Round Faceted Sapphires =.13ct
Ring Size 6.25 (ring is sizable)
Ring measures approximately 8.5mm at center, back of band is 1.3mm.
Please read our shop policies prior to purchase. Thanks for looking and contact us with any questions.
4. Antique Engagement Rings: Old European & Mine Cut Diamonds
If you're searching for an antique or vintage engagement ring near Boise, our collection ranges from accessible Edwardian filigree designs to extraordinary statement rings, including an antique 14k yellow gold ring set with a 3.08 carat European cut diamond.
Here's our honest advice: never buy an engagement ring without trying it on. Old European and mine cut diamonds were cut by hand, decades before modern machinery, and they sparkle in a softer, more romantic way than today's stones. Photos online are a great starting point, but the fit, the finger feel, and that distinctive antique sparkle are things you can only judge in person. Our Meridian showroom is the perfect place to compare several side by side.
Worn alone or layered, this is the perfect go-to bracelet.
Turquoise Cuff - Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Sterling Silver
Turquoise
Cuff measures just about 6" including the 1" gap.
Please read our shop policies prior to purchase. Thanks for looking and contact us with any questions.
5. Vintage Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cuffs
Not every treasure carries a five-figure price tag. Our vintage Native American jewelry, including Navajo and Zuni sterling silver cuffs, rings, and necklaces set with genuine turquoise, starts at very approachable prices and makes a wonderful gift or everyday statement piece.
Turquoise is deeply personal. The color, the matrix pattern, and the size of each stone vary from piece to piece, and finding the one that speaks to you is half the fun. These pieces are made to be tried on, stacked, and worn, so come explore the collection in person.
Browse Online, Then Visit Us in Meridian
This is just a small sample of what's waiting at Copper Canary. Because our pieces are antique and vintage, almost everything is one of a kind, so when something catches your eye online, it's worth coming in before it's gone.
Browse our full online collection here, then plan a visit to our showroom to see your favorites in person. Our team is always happy to pull pieces for you to try on, answer questions about an item's history, and help you find something you'll treasure.
Visit Copper Canary Fine Jewelry
Address: 2590 N Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83646 (just minutes from Boise and the greater Treasure Valley)
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Closed Sunday & Monday
Phone:(208) 617-3577
We proudly serve Meridian, Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Nampa, and the entire Treasure Valley with one of Idaho's finest collections of antique, vintage, and custom jewelry.