About
Established in the heart of London, Michelson & Co. Historic Fine Jewels specialises in rare and important jewellery from the 14th to the 20th centuries. Our focus is on exceptional pieces that combine historical significance, distinguished provenance, and outstanding craftsmanship.
From the intricate goldwork of the medieval period to the refined elegance of Renaissance, Georgian, Victorian, and early twentieth-century design, each piece is carefully selected for its authenticity, rarity, and enduring beauty. We are particularly drawn to jewels that illuminate the social, artistic, and cultural history of their time, offering collectors the opportunity to acquire objects that are both works of art and tangible links to the past.
At Michelson & Co., we believe that historic jewellery should be preserved, studied, and appreciated. Whether placing an important jewel in a private collection or helping to rediscover a long-forgotten treasure, our role is to ensure that these remarkable objects continue their journey through history for generations to come.
About Max Michelson
Max Michelson has spent more than three decades in the high-end jewellery trade. After learning jewellery manufacture in a traditional workshop environment and completing his training with a county jeweller, he spent 24 years at S.J. Phillips, one of the world's foremost dealers in antique jewellery and works of art.
During his time there, he worked as a specialist salesman, gemmologist, stock manager and PR manager, gaining extensive experience in acquisitions, scholarship, marketing, exhibitions and client relations. Since establishing Michelson & Co in 2017 he has dealt with a number of significant historic jewels, including pieces associated with the Russian Crown Jewels, a ring with a diamond from the Imperial State Crown of England, and several engraved gems from the celebrated Marlborough and Arundel collections.
Max is a qualified gemmologist, a fellow of the gemmological association of Great Britain (FGA), he is also a diamond member of the association (DGA) and a member of the Society of Jewellery Historians.
Today, he works with private collectors, institutions and members of the trade, with a particular interest in medieval, Renaissance, ancient and Byzantine jewellery.