Gutta-Percha

During the victorian era, mourning jewelry represented an outward display of an individuals inner feelings of loss. People went to great lenghts to create elaborate pieces, such as this unique gutta-percha link necklace.  Gutta-percha, a tropical tree that produces a dark sap, was commonly used in jewelry.  Because of its dark color and easily malleable properties, gutta-percha sap could be molded into beads and other shapes, as well as carved to create elaborate designs.   

We came across this early victorian gutta-percha necklace and thought it was too cool not to share! The necklace is pictured with a civil war era daguerreotype that is also made of gutta-percha.  One image is of a deceased confederate soldier, while the other is an image of his mother holding the daguerreotype box. 

Green with Envy

March is right around the corner and Walton's has already begun to pick out our lucky green favorites! Featured is a platinum Art Deco emerald and diamond cocktail ring.  The center diamond measures 1.40 carats and is surrounded by stunning emeralds and even  more diamonds.   $28,500

Natural Beauty

3 stone diamond ring, 2.3 carat center diamond with a 1.16 carat diamond on either side set in 18K white gold, $23,500

Walton's recently took some of their jewels to Triton and The Tile Shop for a one of a kind photo shoot.  Triton, located in Nashville, is one of the largest stone importers in the country that specializes in granite, marble, onyx, quartzite, soapstone, travertine and limestone. Their showroom houses hundreds of gorgeous giant slabs of stone, each naturally unique.   The Tile Shop of Franklin focuses on ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile, as well as hand-crafted accent pieces that you won't find anywhere else. If you're looking to create a jaw dropping backsplash or install an eye catching countertop, look no further than Triton and The Tile Shop! 

Check out the gallery of images to see just how well the natural stones and tiles compliment our jewelry! 

Art Deco 4.5 carats total weight, platinum on gold pendant/pin, $9,500

1.15 carat center diamond ring set in platinum, $6,900

Onyx cameo, $1,200

Yellow gold, seed pearl and sapphire pin, $375

Platunum, three stone ring, .38 carats total weight, $1,150

1.36 carat center diamon ring, $15,300

A Vintage Affair: A Dress to Change the World

We had the pleasure of lending our jewelry to Jeff Garner, fashion designer and creator of the clothing line Prophetik, for his fashion show at the Franklin Theater, A Vintage Affair: A Dress to Change the World. It was a glamourous evening event full of beautifully created designs, and of course, jewelry! The models wore many different pearl necklaces from Walton's, including one of our favorite strands adorned with a classy diamond clasp.  The finale look of Garner's creation, a long flowing sage green gown, was paired with our diamond, pearl and peridot necklace, the perfect combination! It truly was a night to remember! 

A big thank you to Jeff Garner for the opportunity to pair our jewelry with his stunning creations! 

Pearl necklace with diamond clasp $1875 and an Edwardian era platinum on gold, peridot, pearl and diamond necklace with detachable pendant/broach $12,000 for the set, both available at Walton's.

The runway at The Franklin Theater

Two stunning creations by Jeff Garner

Walton's Jewelry Featured in Upcoming Film, "Stoker"

March 1st marks the debut of Walton's jewelry being featured in it's first major motion picture, Stoker, a psycological thriller directed by Park Chan-wook, starring Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska and Matthew Goode. After India's (Wasikowska's) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother Evelyn (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

Throughout the movie, Nicole Kidman sports quite a few stunning pieces, including our 1920's circular diamond and emerald cocktail ring as well as a gorgeous diamond and emerald bangle bracelet.  Jacki Weaver, who plays Aunt Gin, wears our jaw dropping pair of diamond dangle earrings and a beautiful circular diamond broach.

Stoker promises to be a suspensful thriller, with many unexpected twists and turns, not to mention some fabulous jewelry! One things for sure, the Walton's crew will grabing the popcorn and buying movie tickets!

Jacki Weaver as Aunt Gin

Nicole Kidman as Evelyn

One of our rings featured in "Nashville"

Walton's Antique Jewelry has been working with the TV Show Nashville, loaning some pretty jewels for the actors and actresses.  One of the most important rings that was just recently the main attraction is this 2.68 carat diamond Art Deco ring worn by Hayden Panettiere's character as her engagement ring.  It was neat to see something that we see everyday in our store on TV!  It was also featured on 
InStyle.com's blog

...here is the post:

New year, new Nashville! ABC’s hit musical drama returns tonight with an all-new episode aptly titled, “Be Careful of Stones That You Throw.” The biggest stone being tossed around? Juliette’s (Hayden Panettiere) platinum and diamond engagement ring from her pro-football playing beau, Sean (Tilky Jones). The country star happily shows off her giant sparkler on tonight’s episode and we have all the details:

• Nashville costume designer Susie DeSanto told InStyle.com that the ring is an Art Deco ring, circa 1925.
• The ring is actually on loan from Walton’s Antique Jewelry in Franklin, TN.
• The European cut center stone weighs 2.68 carats and is surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds.

Who wouldn’t say yes to bling like that? It’s not all bliss though (naturally!) as Rayna (Connie Britton) and Teddy’s marriage continues to falter and few people are happy to celebrate Juliette and Sean’s new union. Tune in toNashville tonight at 10 p.m. EST on ABC to see what shakes down— there’s a major surprise is in store!