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We are pleased to announce a very special event: In May 2025, Oliver Rheinfrank and Dirk Holzfuss will open their new showroom for antique jewellery in the charming Glockenbachviertel in Munich! In the former premises of the renowned designer duo Talbot Runhof, they will present masterpieces of jewellery and goldsmith art from the last three centuries. The showroom will be the new place to go for lovers of exquisite antique jewellery. Oliver and Dirk are particularly well known for their impressive selection of antique engagement rings, ranging from 1720 to 1990, with a special focus on the elegant Art Déco of the 1920s. Here you will not only find pieces of jewellery, but also stories that come to life in every single piece. The stylish design of the showroom was furnished by Italian companies such as Fortuny from Venice and creates a unique atmosphere that enhances the experience of antique jewellery. Visit RHEINFRANK – ANTIQUE JEWELLERY from May 2025 at Klenzestr. 41, 80469 Munich, and be enchanted by the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of the collections. They look forward to welcoming you at the opening and introducing you to the fascinating world of antique jewellery! A warm welcome!

Jewellery can definitely do that better than other gift ideas: create a buzz of joy at Christmas. For the dear mom you want to come up with a special gift, such as a necklace? The sister has started a family and you want to give a silver heart pendant as a lucky charm? Many men […]

If we assume the classic case of the man proposing to the woman and conjuring an engagement ring out of his trouser pocket, it seems clear to everyone that the ring is intended for the woman and that the next step is to put it on her finger. But is that always the case? When […]

The feast of love is just around the corner and so is the recurring problem: what do I give my loved ones for Christmas? Quite simple: Give a ring for Christmas! Theodor Fontane writes: “Love lives on endearing trifles. ” A ring is such an endearing little thing that we can carry with us every […]

When is the time perfect for love, family and future planning? We mean emphatically: just always! It seems that in the colder seasons, the desire for emotional warmth is greater and even the “strong sex” increasingly falls into a cozy mood. But that’s all subjective. The fact is: Love is most beautiful in the now. […]

Nature Transformed – French Art Nouveau Horn Jewellery Small exhibition in our shop. 29.09.2018 – 27.10.2018 Daily 11:00 am – 07:00 pm René Lalique, the great master of Art Nouveau (in Germany called Jugendstil), introduced horn at the turn of the century as an organic material in the circle of high-quality jewellery. His internationally respected […]

Moonstones are very earthly! The extremely popular gemstones got their name because of its obvious characteristics. The most intriguing is the inherent shimmer, reminiscent of the diffuse light of the moon in the night sky. Moonstones have a creamy white, sometimes ivory to bluish color character and are milky-transparent. From the optical properties inevitably one […]

The engagement or the betrothal, as it is officially called, is one of the great romantic moments in life. Because who gives the marriage promise swears eternal loyalty and solidarity to his partner. The classic genuflection of the man in front of his sweetheart is no longer necessary in the 21st century. But like all […]

The king of all gems is the birthstone and lucky stone of the spring month of April: the diamond. He is the epitome of luxury and definitely “A Girl’s Best Friend”. There’s nothing compared to the fascination that comes from a diamond. For centuries it has been people’s desire to own and control diamonds. You […]

Spring happiness with antique jewellery – on the engagement, get set, go! March is tough. The charm offensive of mother nature slowly starts again. The temperatures are constantly increasing and thus also the well-being of the people. Some days ago was the meteorological spring beginning. The sun is shining again and the sky shines in […]

The element water stands for life. His longing images in bright blue inspire our senses and awaken desires. Blue also stands for eternity and loyalty. So what a perfect color in antique jewelry! The birthstone and lucky stone of the month of March is breathtaking. Sea and sky blue shines the aquamarine – spring-like and […]

Similarly pleasing the eye, like the January garnet, appears the birth and luck stone of the 3rd winter month February: the amethyst. Yet, the name of this precious stone is like a healing embrace. With pleasure you give yourself up to its care and rely on the protective characteristics, which quite big scholars and masters […]

The anniversary of 2018: 100 years ago the suffragette movement achieved its decisive success. The recognition of the suffrage for woman and the progress of equal rights in general coming along with it, was world-changing in 1918. Besides, circumstances that surround us nowadays are considered to be quite normal and ordinary, but are indeed the […]

The New Year decorates itself with red. Shortly after the turn of the year, the world though rotates around the same axis. Nevertheless, the fascination of the new, forthcoming year is always extremely and exceptionally stimulating. Now at this point, we will, on a monthly basis, draw your attention to natal stones, also called lucky […]

Welcome to the fascinating world of old jewelry! In the newly furnished shop of RHEINFRANK Antique & Vintage Jewelry Berlin you can buy antique jewelry from 3 centuries in a very relaxed atmosphere and let yourself be completely inspired. You can also view and purchase a representative and exciting part of our range in the […]

Old jewellery, in particular antique jewellery manufactured before 1950, is our passion. Portable and modern taste corresponding antique jewellery origins from the time between 1750 and 1950. By definition antique jewellery is at least 50 years old – by this we as a trader understand the artistic jewellery production up to the end of the […]

The best way to describe Victorian jewellery with one word is “soulful”. It describes love and memory, with its representing symbols such as heart and hands, snakes and knots. The strict rules of the Victorian period of mourning as of 1861, asked the fact, that the pieces of jewellery should be black in the first […]

René Lalique, the big master of Art nouveau (in Germany known as Jugendstil ), introduced horn in the circle of high-quality jewellery. His internationally known contemporaries Georges Pierre and Elizabeth Bonté have designed  also horn-rimmed jewellery at the same time and have decisively contributed to the fact that jewellery, sculpture and fashion met and melted […]

Cufflinks are probably the most versatile pieces of jewellery available. Not only for men with style and good taste, but in every respect. An unmatched variety of the used materials, stylistic means and motives, as well as every conceivable form characterize this category. Anyone who searches cufflinks and finds with us antique and vintage cufflinks, […]

Currently we experience the romantic Renaissance of the engagement ring. This development is especially for young people the climax on reflecting the honest and remaining values in life. Even more: it is a unprecedented declaration of love to love. An antique engagement ring corresponds to the today’s desire for individuality and esteem the most. Pieces […]