TheIdolsEye
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Tom on Aug 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLovely ring that my fiancée adores. Quick re-size and it looks wonderful. Tara was great to work with and the ring got across the country to us in very good time. Would love to shop here again.
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Ann on Jun 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous! Pictures truly don’t do it justice! I felt a little iffy making such a big purchase online but the seller was such a big help and shipping was crazy fast!
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Karen on May 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI am very happy with my purchase, the ring shipped quickly. It arrived in a lovely box and looks exactly like it did in the pictures! I am very happy with my purchase and will shop from this seller again!
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William on Apr 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWhat great communication and service. Start to finish they did a great job tht far exceeded expectations. I would absolutely buy from them again.
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Heather on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing!!!! Never been happier with a transaction. The ring is beautiful and fast shipping. Wonderful communication.
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Marguerite on Mar 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsA great experience with this shop. Quick communications, quick shipping, and be sure to check out Tara’s bio!
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Stephanie on Feb 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWonderful customer service. Quick shipping. Lovely, unique items. Great communication. I can’t say enough about this shop!
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jimmiwallace on Feb 19, 2021
5 out of 5 stars5 stars definitely. Tara made the experience of purchasing a ring through her online shop easy and comfortable. I would buy from her shop again .
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Stacey on Feb 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI can't say enough amazing things about my experience with TheIdolsEye. First thing is first - this ring is more perfect than I could have hoped for. She has an amazing eye for heirloom quality pieces and I feel lucky to have snagged this one to pop the question with.
Next, the process and experience. Every question I had was answered quickly and thoroughly. She was available and ready to help me when I had concerns about receiving the shipment. The shipping time was much faster than I expected. I was nervous to buy such an important piece of jewelry on Etsy, but it couldn't have gone more smoothly.
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About TheIdolsEye
Fine Antique and Vintage Jewelry and Engagement Rings from the Storied Past
Historically, the deity in sculpted form was the focus of humans’ worship of the divine. No wonder then, that ancient cultures everywhere adorned their idols with the most precious of gems, for gemstones have always exerted a sort of mystical pull in the human psyche. And it is also no accident that jewelry has long cherished the principle of anonymous creation, with countless unknown jewelers toiling to best display the wonders of nature for the pleasure of gods and royalty.
We hope to reconnect you with the history of mankind's fascination with gemstones, as well as with past ideals of beauty and the craftsmanship that developed to express them. All of our pieces are chosen with an understanding of history and of good design and craftsmanship, and a firm belief that good design of any era is just as relevant today as it was in its own day. Its associations have only expanded and deepened. We also choose our pieces with a belief that the wear and imperfections of time are all part of the deeper meanings of antique and vintage pieces. Each slightly mismatched stone or artfully worn enamel tells a story and adds a layer of uniqueness that simply cannot be found in a new piece of jewelry. In these pieces, the past comes to life.
But the kind of pieces we love the most are the ones whose creators' awe at the natural beauty of gemstones clearly shines through even centuries later to mirror our own, the kind of pieces whose creators have tried to pay homage to natural beauty rather than make it conform to an unnatural ideal. To us these pieces are rare and timeless. They go straight to the core of our never-ending fascination with gemstones' mystical power. They tell us a story not of a brief moment in history, but of the eternal.
We hope that our shop can become a destination for lovers of stories from the past, as well as lovers of that which transcends time and place. We carefully select all of our pieces to try to bring you both in good measure, and we try to share a little bit of our knowledge and passion in every item description. Our knowledge of design history and period jewelry-making techniques ensures authenticity, as does our testing of all metals and gemstones. So all you have to do is choose the pieces that speak to you, and wear them or gift them with love!
The Idol’s Eye, New York City
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Tara
Owner, Curator
Tara has an Art History degree from Columbia University and a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design. She is a scholar, a designer, and a skilled maker of things. Her love of antique jewelry is a natural culmination of her love for art history, fashion, and the design process from concept to execution. Over the years she's acquired an extensive knowledge of antique jewelry periods and values, gemstones and minerals, and historical jewelry-making techniques, and she's thrilled to share her knowledge and passions with others through her shop.
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I gladly accept returns and cancellations
I don't accept exchanges
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Custom and personalized orders
We're happy to create a custom layaway plan for you on certain items. Please convo us for details.
Sizing details
We prefer not to offer resizing, as we cannot size you in person. However, if you urgently need resizing for your purchase, please convo us for resizing pricing, and please note that as resized items are personalized orders, they cannot be returned.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All of our items ship in a velvet-lined jewelry box, packaged inside an outer box for added protection.
**Please note that the "This order includes a gift" option at checkout indicates that you do not want an invoice showing the price to be inlcuded in your package. It is not an option for gift wrapping. As none of our items ship with an invoice out of discretion, please help us avoid confusion by not checking this box.
Gift wrapping is offered for an additional fee. If you would like gift wrapping for your order, please convo me for details.
Gift notes are offered free of charge. If you would like to add a gift note, please include the text of the message in the "note to seller" area.