OC SPOTLIGHT: D and G Antiques and Restoration

In this episode of OC Talk Radio's 'OC Spotlight,' host Paul interviews Daphne from D&G Antiques and Restoration, a family-run business in Corona Del Mar specializing in the restoration and sale of European, American, and Asian antiques. Daphne shares her unique background, including her mother’s passion for archaeology and her own academic studies in classics at the University of Michigan. Her husband George and his father, a master restorer with Armenian roots based in Istanbul, laid the foundation for the business, which was brought to the U.S. in 1988. The company stands out as one of the first of its kind in Orange County, offering not only retail sales but also restoration, interior design, and global sourcing. Daphne emphasizes the emotional connection people have with antiques, sharing stories of rare finds like a signed Francois Linke bedroom set and a Picasso sketch. She discusses how modern technology has changed appraisal processes, while also highlighting the enduring value of personal and familial ties to heirlooms. The episode underscores how collecting can be a journey of discovery, sparked by curiosity, heritage, or even a single piece that ignites a lifelong passion.