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An irreverent but loving investigation into the history and craftsmanship of antique jewelry — tiny objects that often tell us the bigger stories of their age — through pieces cherry-picked from current auctions and dealer websites.

By Monica McLaughlin · Launched 3 years ago
“The kind of niche story telling that I adore ”
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“"Dearest" is about antique jewelry - except, imagine the most interesting person you know knocking back 5 espressos and then researching All The Stories about that jewelry, then coming back and telling you things you'd never hear from anyone else. Monica is the thing you want in any newsletter writer: she's hugely enthusiastic and hugely interested, and she chases both in a ton of delightful and surprising directions. You'll learn stuff, but more importantly you'll *feel* stuff. So, go do that.”
Mike Sowden, Everything Is Amazing
“Dearest is one of the most interesting and fun newsletters out there. Monica never misses with the strange and beautiful objects she highlights. Subscribe! ”
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Ye Ancient Order Of Froth BlowersWhatever you do, don't lose your cufflinks!
Jul 21
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Vampire killing kits, a Dutch ear iron, and Lord Byron’s mourning ringAlso, a puzzle ring that proposes marriage
Jul 10
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Glass ball targets, eggshell lacquer and Elvis's fugly ringNo, it really is fugly.
Aug 15
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I wasn't done with the tiaras!But this time they're all contemporary and ridiculously expensive
Jun 16
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Tiaras galore
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Antique betrothal rings, the Dancing Marquess and some octopus spoons
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Vampire killing kits, a Dutch ear iron, and Lord Byron’s mourning ring
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The Halloween Edition!
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Duelling toads and crypto woes
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Tiaras galoreWait, Alice Cooper was involved? THAT Alice Cooper???
Jun 14
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Wally Birds and other fantastical creaturesThe story of the Martin Brothers.
May 14
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LOOK AT THIS BRACELETAlso: a praying mantis, some huge emeralds and a busted 1956 Porsche
May 10
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A hawk bell, a dethroned maharaja, and Joan CrawfordAnd a watch full of dirt!
Apr 13
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Pallasites by the dashboard light(I'm so sorry) (It makes no sense, I know)
Apr 5
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No ragretsFeaturing a rare and poignant acrostic ring
Mar 9
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Tiny books and an even tinier golden envelopeMeanwhile, the auction world struggles with sanctions
Mar 7
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Duelling toads and crypto woesAnd Caroline the Injured Queen of England.
Jan 18
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Most popular

LOOK AT THIS BRACELET
22
15
Tiaras galore
22
10
Antique betrothal rings, the Dancing Marquess and some octopus spoons
23
11
Vampire killing kits, a Dutch ear iron, and Lord Byron’s mourning ring
19
6
The Halloween Edition!
17
10
Duelling toads and crypto woes
12
14
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Dearest

Dearest

An irreverent but loving investigation into the history and craftsmanship of antique jewelry — tiny objects that often tell us the bigger stories of their age — through pieces cherry-picked from current auctions and dealer websites.
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