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. 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.
Located in Seattle Washington's historic Pike Place Market, Isadoras is owned and operated by Laura Dalesandro. She and her daughter Elizabeth travel the world seeking jewelry of age, beauty, craftsmanship, and originality. They handpick every piece of jewelry in the Isadoras’ heirloom collection. 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.
Laura has curated and sold beautiful pieces of antique jewelry for over five decades. And, after 50 years in business, she believes more than ever in the investment-worthiness of antique jewelry.
Meet Our Founders
Laura Dalesandro has had a 50-year love affair with all things antique. Aside from being a devotee of the artistry of the past, she is very concerned about our dwindling natural resources. She believes antique jewelry is a prudent and wise investment as well as a conscious choice for the environment. Laura was born in Chicago. 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 moved to Seattle in 1979 and changed the name of the store to Isadoras. 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.
Elizabeth Schoenleber, Laura's daughter, grew up with Isadoras, surrounded by beautiful antique clothing and jewelry. She has worked for Isadoras for the last 30 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. Isadoras has become much more then a business...it has become an exploration of the depth of appreciation for the artistry of the past.
As Rumi stated, "Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do."
Meet Our Team
Molly represents the fourth generation of her family in the jewelry business. Before earning her Graduate Gemologist certification, Molly worked in theater in Rome and New York. In 2019, Molly delved full time into the wonderous world of antique jewelry at Lang Antiques in San Francisco. Starting as a sales associate, Molly soon transitioned to working with the repair and restoration team and then took on the role of assistant buyer. In 2024, Molly moved to Seattle and joined Isadoras as assistant manager, where she continues to pursue her interest in jewelry history. On her off days, you'll find her perusing local antique markets, or reading a play, ideally while enjoying a plate of spaghetti amatriciana.
Jill graduated with a BA in English Literature and minors in both History and Art History. She is consistently amazed by the remarkable world of antique jewelry. She appreciates the romance, innate artistic beauty, and historical connection specific to each and every Isadora's piece. When she isn't working on the website or the blog, she spends too much of her spare time baking and spoiling her precocious beagle Phoebe.
Deborah is a native Washingtonian, hailing from Spokane, with no plans to ever leave this beautiful state. With a background in floral design and cosmetics (she is a recipient of the Estee Lauder Cosmetics International “Best of the Best” Award), Deborah discovered her love of antique jewelry while working at Alana Antique and Estate Jewelry and joined Isadoras in 2022. She is a GIA-certified Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP). Deborah loves the history, romance and beauty of antique jewelry and especially enjoys sharing the joy of antique jewelry with her clients. “Working with the amazing women of Isadoras has been one of the highlights of my life,” says Deborah. She keeps busy with volunteer work and traveling with her husband.
