In 1912, Reginald Pearson made a set of jewellery as an engagement gift for Arthur Jones. The first World War took his life and that of his friend in dramatically different directions.
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.
Edmund Waterton’s ring collection is now the cornerstone of the Victoria and Albert Museum This is the story of how it was created through eccentricity and extravagance.
What ideas have jewellers come up with? In the early twentieth century, signet rings with hidden keys were all the rage.
Sometimes jewellers have ideas which are not a success. In 1930, pearl kneelaces were one of those ill judged notions.
S is for Snake In the jewellery alphabet, S may be for Skull but it could also stand for Snake. Snakes are not the most
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 1874, explorer Henry Morton Stanley set off for central Africa with a ring engraved with his name and the expedition dates. Eight years later, the ring resurfaced as a wedding gift from a Congo missionary. Why did Stanley value the ring and how did it match up to his other wedding gifts?
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