The story of jewellery then and now
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
Ganna Walska’ s life through jewellery Visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum’s gigantic Cartier exhbition, I saw hundreds of fantastic pieces of jewellery and fabulous
Yachts became the social must-have of the late 19th century, floating party palaces perfect for entertaining and offering a chance to show off nautical fashions and
London is one of the world’s great jewellery cities and the perfect place to buy something unusual and exciting. Bond Street offers all the major
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.
Tennis has been popular since the late 19th century. Brooches, tie-pins and bracelets inspired by the game are the perfect choice for players and fans.
A round up of some of the jewellery shown at London’s Collect craft fair, 2024
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.
Understanding symbolism in jewellery is a key skill. The moon can represent the Virgin Mary, goddesses Diana and Artemis or be a fashionable jewel for the body or hair. In the 1960s, jewellery was inspired by the Space Race.
