Meet your team at De Bruns
Sharna Ragonesi Browne
Mother to Edward & Alexander. Wife to Sinead. Skilled at falling asleep practically anywhere. Big foodie. Quietly obsessed with studying. Slow sea swimmer. Drinks decaf.
Sharna has adored jewellery for as long as she can remember. What began as “just one more piece” gradually became a collection that far outgrew a jewellery box — and eventually became De Bruns.
With a background in economics, precious metal trading and a family history in chain manufacturing, her path into antique jewellery was perhaps inevitable. Becoming a Graduate Gemologist with the GIA — originally “for fun” — only deepened that passion.
She genuinely loves sharing that passion with customers. Examining hallmarks, studying settings, researching eras and uncovering the story behind a piece is only half the joy — the other half is helping someone else see why it is special. Some pieces are hard to part with. That is how you know they belong here.
Sinead Ragonesi Browne
Mother to Edward & Alexander. Wife to Sharna. Barely sleeps. A sponge of a brain. Obsessive padel player. Definitely does not drink decaf.
Where Sharna’s love lies in the jewellery itself, Sinead’s passion lies in the buying journey. With deep expertise in online retail and technology, she is quietly obsessed with refining the experience — making sure every click, every page and every delivery feels smooth, intuitive and most importantly enjoyable.
She believes shopping online should feel empowering rather than impersonal. That you should be able to browse thoughtfully at your own pace — whether that is during a lunch break, on the sidelines of a match, or late in the evening when the house is finally quiet.
From clear information and photography to presentation and communication, her focus is on creating interactions that feel meaningful and memorable — so that when your piece arrives, it feels every bit as special as you hoped it would.
Our Promise To You
Buying antique or vintage jewellery online should feel exciting — not uncertain. We understand how personal these pieces can be, whether they mark an engagement, an anniversary, a birthday or simply a moment of “this feels like me”.
Our promise is to make the experience easy, enjoyable and reassuring from start to finish. When you contact us, you are speaking directly to the people who sourced and assessed the piece. We will happily provide additional photographs, videos, measurements or guidance — whatever helps you feel confident in your decision.
And because jewellery can feel different in your hand than it does on a screen, we offer a clear and generous returns policy. You can decide at home, in your own time. If it is not quite right, that is absolutely fine. Your satisfaction is not just important to us — it is our reputation.
Online — On Your Terms
We operate primarily online by choice. It allows you to browse when it suits your life — on your commute to work, on a bench at the playground, while waiting for friends on a night out, or curled up on the sofa with a cup of tea. There is no pressure and no closing time.
If you would prefer a closer look, we can arrange detailed photographs, personal viewing videos, virtual consultations or in-person appointments on request. Shopping with us happens on your terms.
The Stock
Our preowned pieces are exactly that — preowned. They may be rare and collectible antiques or vintage gems that caught Sharna’s eye. Some are one-of-a-kind; others were beautifully made in their time and deserve to continue being worn.
Many have been sourced from private individuals, estate sales, auctions and long-standing trade contacts — occasionally rescued from being melted down. Preserving craftsmanship is something we care deeply about.
Our unworn pieces are primarily sourced as ‘new old stock’, samples or part of retirement and liquidation sales. Operating primarily online allows us to offer these pieces at exceptional value — investing more in the jewellery itself rather than traditional retail overheads.
We buy selectively, we price carefully, and we stand behind everything we sell.