Vivian Rand, G.G., graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University, where she competed on the Columbia Fencing Team. In the meantime, she happily works on the website and the blog. She appreciates the romance, innate artistic beauty, and historical connection specific to each and every Isadoras' piece. She is consistently amazed by the remarkable world of antique jewelry. Jill Schoenleber graduated with a BA in English Literature and minors in both History and Art History. Isadoras has become much more then a has become an exploration of the depth of appreciation for the artistry of the past.Īs Rumi stated, 'Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do.' She has worked for Isadoras for the last 25 years: traveling the world on jewelry buying trips, photographing pieces for Isadoras, and managing the store. As a mother~daughter team, Laura and Elizabeth have found deep joy and passion sharing their love for antique jewelry. In 1996, Laura and her daughter Elizabeth began working together, traveling the world, and curating unique pieces of jewelry for their history, breathtaking craftsmanship, and absolute beauty.Įlizabeth Schoenleber, Laura's daughter, grew up with Isadoras, surrounded by beautiful antique clothing and jewelry. She moved to Seattle in 1979 and changed the name of the store to Isadoras. With her two children by her side, she opened in 1973 under the name The Way We Were, specializing in rare and collectible antique clothing.

She believes antique jewelry is a prudent and wise investment as well as a conscious choice for the environment. Aside from being a devotee of the artistry of the past, she is very concerned about our dwindling natural resources.

Laura Dalesandro has had a 48-year love affair with all things antique. And, after 48 years in business, she believes more than ever in the investment-worthiness of antique jewelry. Laura has curated and sold beautiful pieces of antique jewelry for over four decades. And, while many purveyors of antique jewelry carry both authentic and reproduced pieces, Isadoras has consistently maintained a steadfast loyalty to jewelry that is exclusively vintage or antique. They handpick every piece of jewelry in the Isadoras’ heirloom collection. She and her daughter Elizabeth travel the world seeking jewelry of age, beauty, craftsmanship, and originality. Located in Seattle Washington's historic Pike Place Market, Isadoras is owned and operated by Laura Dalesandro. We do so by offering our expertise as well as our breathtaking selection of one-of-a-kind, antique items always keeping in mind that your happiness is the essence of our business. Welcome to Isadoras Antique Jewelry! We strive to offer you the most genuine experience while shopping with us either in our store or on our website.

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