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.
Jewellery can be a huge draw in a museum but what factors should you consider when planning the best display?
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.
Sometimes jewellers have ideas which are not a success. In 1930, pearl kneelaces were one of those ill judged notions.
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.
Skulls are often found in jewellery, but what do they mean? In Renaissance and early modern art, they symbolised death and eternal judgment. By the nineteenth century, they had become fashionable party pieces.
In 1868, Reverend Chauncey Hare Townshend left his collection of gemstones to the V&A. They connected two of his great passions- collecting and mesmerism.
Love makes the jewellery world go round. Here is a short list of books on sentimental and love jewellery.
What are the best places to see fabulous historic jewellery? These five museums are a great place to start.
I was lucky enough to go to the National Association of Jewellers 2022 summit. Here is my review of the workshops and talks.