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.
The Prince Imperial’s unlucky locket A jewel is often a gift of love – sometimes romantic, but sometimes given by a mother to her much
Relationships with friends can be as important and intense as those with lovers. A group of nineteenth century men marked these links by giving each other rings, signs of affection and leaving gifts.
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