Our Jewellery Story...
A small business with big ideas created by Fiona Linten.
We are a small business with big ideas created by Fiona Linten.
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I created SecondHand Bling because I am a antique and vintage jewellery enthusiast. I am sentimental about the secrets our jewels holds, and the fascinating stories behind each piece.
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This unique collection has been hand selected using an artistic eye and my professional skill set to bring you the very best antique, vintage and costume pieces.
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Fabulous jewellery shouldn’t cost us the earth!
I am committed to finding fantastic treasures that will suit any budget. Our collection is constantly changing, so follow our socials so you don’t miss out on latest releases.
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I created SecondHand Bling to provide a platform that saves un-loved jewellery from a sad and unsustainable end in landfill, and breathes new life into overlooked gems (pun intended). Unsold and broken stock is donated to schools, to be up-cycled by students. So nothing goes to waste.
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​Each piece is carefully cleaned, studied and researched. So you can​ buy a piece of history with confidence and celebrate the joy wearing more jewellery can bring.
Fiona Linten - BA (Hons), FGA Distinction, PG Cert
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Gemmologist, Jewellery Specialist, Consultant,
Designer/Maker and Historian.
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Christies Gemmology Award winner 2023 for the best overall candidate of the year in the gemmology diploma examinations.
After graduating in 2000 with a Decorative Arts degree I went on to work in London in interior design. After a few years missing the hands on creativity I set off and embarked on a travelling adventure. Totally inspired with sketchbooks filled, I started making jewellery in Australia and selling it to fund my trip. I even donated most of my clothes so I could carry my Dremel and other tools around with me in my backpack!
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Ever since I have been making and selling my own work. Alongside my jewellery design, I worked in an art gallery, with antiques, gained experience in running two other businesses and have 20 years of experience in the trade. To expand my design Knowledge I went on to obtain a postgraduate certificate in design, product development and research methodologies. Not to mention raising my 3 wonderful and crazy children. It's been a busy couple of decades.
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During the challenging COVID era and during homeschooling in lockdown, my children and I decided I should learn something new. I have always loved rocks and as a child had aspirations of geology. This has now been passed down to my children, all of whom love the subject and get involved as much as possible. I joined the Society of Jewellery Historians and did an online course called gemstones for designers and I was hooked!
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Building on this I Enrolled with the oldest and most prestigious gemmological body. The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem A). I completed the foundation course and then went on to complete the full gemmology diploma, gaining not only a distinction but the top award.
Continued personal development is very important to me. I absolutely love to learn and try to read everything I can. I join every free zoom or online lecture I can find in related subjects (one of the best things to come out of lockdown). I am also a student member of the Jewellery Valuers Association and I am looking forward to studying more in the near future.
