Eleanor Harrington is a master jeweler and certified gemologist with 18 years of experience specializing in antique jewelry restoration and custom fine jewelry design. Her expertise spans Victorian-era pieces, rare gemstone identification, and creating bespoke jewelry that honors traditional craftsmanship.
Eleanor's primary passion lies in breathing new life into forgotten treasures from the Georgian, Victorian, and Art Deco periods, applying conservation-grade techniques that preserve historical integrity while ensuring wearability for modern collectors. Her methodological approach combines gemological analysis, archival research, and hands-on restoration work, allowing her to authenticate pieces with precision and repair damage that others might deem irreversible. She believes that every antique jewel carries stories of craftsmanship and personal history that deserve to be honored and preserved for future generations. Her clientele ranges from private collectors seeking authentication and restoration services to individuals commissioning custom pieces inspired by historical designs. A recent project exemplifying her expertise involved restoring a complete Victorian parure with missing elements, requiring her to source period-appropriate gemstones and recreate lost components using traditional goldsmithing techniques. Beyond restoration, Eleanor offers comprehensive jewelry care consultations, educating clients on proper maintenance, storage, and insurance documentation for their precious heirlooms. Her strategic value lies in her dual expertise: the scientific rigor of gemology combined with the artistic mastery of traditional jewelry-making, enabling her to serve as both conservator and creator. She approaches each commission—whether a delicate repair or an entirely custom design—with the same reverence for quality materials and time-honored craftsmanship that defined the golden ages of jewelry artistry.