Tales from the Trade Show Floor
One of our chief tenets at U.S. Antique Shows is that our dealers are among the most esteemed in the world, that their knowledge is world-renown and often sought after by everyone from reporters to personal collectors to auction houses.
OMBAS 2026 Recap
After a whirlwind week in Miami, we took a brief snapshot of some of the amazing coverage that's been coming out following the show (so far!).
Heirlooms of the Heart: Romantic Jewelry for Valentine’s Day
It is universally accepted that jewelry is the perfect choice of gift for expressing love.
A Few Things You May Not Know About Paul Flato
Irreverent, joyful and totally glamorous, Flato jewels were wildly popular among Hollywood stars and New York socialites during the 1930s and early ‘40s.
A Few Things You May Not Know About Verdura
At the Coconut Grove Jewelry & Watch Show, you will, of course, find iconic 20th-century designs like the Verdura Maltese Cross cuffs. There is no doubt, you will also come across rarefied pieces that hint at a broader story about some of the great names in jewelry history.
Shaped by Stardom: Chosen by Women
When I first started writing this story about trends in engagement rings, the engagement heard ‘round the world had not yet happened. Since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Instagram announcement that “your English teacher and your gym teacher” are getting married



