Thanks for visiting! My name is Virginia :) By happenstance in 2015 I started working for a jeweler in my hometown of Charlotte, NC. My affinity for antique & vintage jewelry became immediately apparent in my early days at the jewelry store. I fell in love with Old European cut diamonds, delicately milgrained settings, and hand fabricated pieces with one-of-a-kind flourishes. I started collecting and loved every aspect of it— inspecting items under a microscope, arranging pieces on a tray, photographing them, and learning about jewelry history and lore. I couldn’t stop myself from acquiring more and more pieces, despite the never ending pleas from my bank account. This over-indulgence in jewelry buying led me to where I am now — a seller! Thanks for following along with me, I’m here to help you find your next special piece! :)
When I’m not on the hunt for Bathtub Gems, you can find me building community in Charlotte, NC or traveling whenever and wherever I can.
