The story of jewellery then and now
Divorce rings had a surprisingly long history, going back to at least 1877, but our changing acceptance of divorce has led to a growth in
Traditionally, jewellery goes with weddings and engagements – rings for the new bride, cufflinks or tiepins for the groom, brooches and lockets for bridesmaids. However, the idea of celebrating the end of an union hasn’t had such a long history. Divorce is often a sad affair, the end of a hopeful partnership, but it can also mark a new beginning and why not have appropriate jewellery to mark it?
Jewellers have long appreciated gemstones for their bright colours, hard surfaces and the way in which they can be shaped and faceted but less conventionally
Horns and antlers have probably been used in jewellery since prehistory as available, easy to work and versatile materials. Although ivory has always been highly
