Picture this: you’re wandering through the streets of Paris in the 1920’s. Markets fill the streets, tables brimming with glistening gems. Amber necklaces hang alongside strings of pearls, while crystal vases, their surface intricately faceted and shimmering in the light, stand tall. Only, you’re not in Paris in the 20s. You’ve wandered into The Strand Arcade and found yourself stood outside of the luxurious antique store, Trésors, the front window brimming with a cornucopia of fine gemstones, calling out to you to take a closer look. Translating to ‘treasure’ in French, Trésors is one of only a few of its kind — a unique place to source rare historic antiques and natural gemstones — some  incredibly rare — in every size, colour, and shape, from almost every period in history.

A gem in The Strand Arcade’s historic crown, Trésors’ range is wide and varied, spanning several historic periods from Antiquity through to the modern day. Hidden within glass cabinets filled with unique treasures, you will find everything from antique Roman coins, Victorian lockets, elaborate handcrafted enamel jewellery, and even some original 1950’s clip-on earrings — when Dior was the choice for fashionistas everywhere. Few antique stores boast such a rich collection of wares, particularly in Australia, where it’s often hard to source such rare pieces. Given the team at Trésors are passionate about the authenticity of their pieces, research forms a significant part of the sourcing process; from there, pieces are restored to their original beauty, or redesigned and upcycled, combining the beautiful craftsmanship of bygone eras with a more modern sensibility and design. Craftsmanship, as well as a piece’s rarity and historical significance, are key factors considered by the team when sourcing their pieces. Their central aim is to curate an enchanting collection, within which old and new works of jewellery, art and décor are appreciated in equal measure.

Whether you consider yourself a history buff or a gemstone lover, Trésors truly is a treasure trove. With a selection of glass and metalware from almost every corner of the globe, earthenware and bone china, and original oil paintings from the 1800’s, Trésors’ collection has something to pique the interest of everyone. There’s a piece for everyone, and every occasion, at Trésors.

Homewares aside, the store’s collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary jewellery is pretty hard to beat, too. Rings studded with diamonds and natural gemstones sit in the front window, alongside carved jade necklaces, and gorgeous earrings of every colour imaginable. It’s the sort of jewellery that has people asking “where did you buy that?”. You can’t get more one-of-a-kind than a piece from Trésors — history, art, and antiques all rolled into one.