At simon’s Antiquarium , our mission goes beyond collecting. Our goal is to revive these forgotten treasures and show how they can once again become a meaningful part of our everyday life. By sharing the history beyond each item, how they were once worn and used, and how they can be used again today, we bridge the past and present.

What we offer is not mere Jewellery or accessories, these are valuable pieces of art from a decade where elegance was a way of life, not a luxury.

At Simon’s Antiquarium, we specialise in jewelry and accessories from the period between 1860 and 1940.

We offer:
- Carefully restored, Authentic period jewelry and accessories

- Deep and extensive research on historic contemporary sources allows us to share our acquired knowledge and know-how with our customers, offering a glimpse into the history of each piece.

- Our pieces come presented in tailor made packaging, embellished with period inspired art, designed and created by us. That’s 100% human-made. This way we offer these pieces in an immersive context, just like they were first sold!

In short, we like to offer our customers the experience of shopping in a museum!

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~Who we are ~

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A man in a dark coat with a white collar and bow tie is looking through a glass display case at various items inside, including jewelry and decorative objects.
A man in a dark coat with a white collar and bow tie is looking through a glass display case at various items inside, including jewelry and decorative objects.

Simon Bauwelinck

Founder ~ Curator ~ Daily operations
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Simon is the mind behind the curation, research, and daily operations. With extensive knowledge built on hundreds of original sources, he’s always delighted to share the story behind each item with anyone curious to learn more. His creative flair also shines through in the design of our distinctive packaging.

Hilde Varendonck

Restoration ~ Sales & Acquisition
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Hilde, is the skilled and passionate restorer, using safe, non-intrusive methods to gently bring each piece back to life. Just like Simon, she’s an artist at heart with a passion for Art and history, with a special fondness for the elegant artforms of Art-Nouveau and Jugendstil. She dreams of eventually improving and expanding her restoration skills even further, going beyond just jewellery and working with antique wooden furniture!

Together, we travel far and wide to find these forgotten treasures
so they may be worn, loved, and cherished once more.
We can’t wait to share them with you!

Contact us

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