Politicians have always used material culture to brand themselves, In the late 19th century, axe shaped jewellery became a key part of the image of British prime minister William Gladstone.
Paris was liberated from Nazi occupation 80 years ago this year. Surprising and beautiful jewellery made to celebrate this continues to send a message of jubilation.
The ‘Memories are made of this’ exhibition at London’s Sarah Myerscough Gallery, features the work of 15 contemporary jewellers, reflecting on memory, love and loss and how this can be expressed through jewellery.