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While jewelry is something we think about all year round in the Walton's showroom, this timely statistic has me wondering... If 1 our of every 5 women will be getting jewelry for Valentine's Day, how can you make sure your...

Though amethyst has been prized since the ancient days, its popularity soared during the Victorian era and into the early 20th century. It's been found in the tombs of Egypt, encrusted onto Greek chalices to (supposedly) ward off drunkenness, and...

Restore. Repair. Reimagine.Custom Jewelry After nearly 50 years serving Downtown Franklin and the greater Nashville area, we're known for our expertise in antique and estate jewelry. As you can imagine, we've acquired and sold thousands of one-of-a-kind pieces each with...

From ancient royalty to medieval clergy, garnets have been a favorite in jewelry since around the time jewelry was invented. And to this day, while most people recognize garnets in their brilliant cut form - after all, their name comes...

As with so many creations in the world of jewelry, lockets are thought to have originated in ancient Egypt as amulets, talismans, and mementos. Lockets experienced a steady growth in popularity throughout Europe starting in the 1500s when they were...

Shimmering snowflakes and dark skies dotted with stars are just a few of the ways December likes to show her blues. With three brilliant choices, December birthstones represent some of the oldest, newest, and rarest gems in the world making...

These eye-catching bursts of bold color are perfect for the season for so many reasons.

Forget superstitions, the colorful opulence of opals can be enjoyed by everyone!

An in-depth look at two dazzling precursors to our modern-day round brilliant cut diamonds!

Unravel the mysteries of the ancient Etruscans with a dazzling look through the eyes of Victorian artisans.

A dazzling look at why sapphires have remained among the most popular gemstones for centuries!

The dinner ring (and later the cocktail ring) is a stunning symbol of women’s empowerment – right at your fingertips!

From delicate design elements to military metal buying campaigns, there are many reasons to explain why antique art deco jewelry is so rare.

Prince Albert’s eye for design leads to another crowning achievement.

Like the authentic Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco jewelry in our beautifully lit cases, history is all about the brilliant details.

Keep your jewelry safe and sparkling all summer long with these tips from Walton’s!

Take a deep dive and examine the immense popularity of pearls in Victorian era jewelry with the experts at Walton’s.

Chic, modern, and classic, it’s easy to see why Art Deco jewelry has never gone out of style!

There's much to celebrate for the class of 2022, with their bright futures ahead of them! Their journey to graduation was truly special, and many are choosing to mark this important milestone with jewelry. Signet Rings The bold design and...

  Dubbed “The Grandmother of Europe”, Queen Victoria was known to have a complicated relationship with motherhood despite being greatly celebrated for her parental role to nine little royals.  Though Mother’s Day had yet to become a holiday, the late...

Born in May of 1819, Queen Victoria has long been one of the most legendary collectors of emerald jewelry. As a royal, she wore the glittering green gem for much of her life – but her best-known pieces came from...