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March 16, 2025
Our Favourite Bejewelled Beauties from the Victoria and Albert Museum
If you are a devoted reader of our blog, it has probably come to your attention that we include a fair amount of images and jewellery from the Victoria and...

Jewellery Around the World - France
Bonjour! Welcome to the next installment of our jewellery around the world series, this month, we thought we should honour our neighbour. Just an hour away on a plane, France...

Lets Play Dress Up: An Introduction to Costume Jewellery
The term “costume jewellery” gets its fair share of negative press within the jewellery world. Decades ago, costume jewellery was seen as “cheap”, paling in comparison to its fine jewellery...

Liberty & Co and the Arts and Crafts Movement
Liberty & Co, also known as Liberty’s is a distinctive department store in London’s West End. With an austere mock Tudor facade, and deep royal purple and Gold branding, Liberty’s...

Jewellery Around the World - Japanese Jewellery
Our third instalment in our jewellery around the world series, we thought we would feature the intriguing and alluring world of authentic Japanese jewellery, tracing from its ancient roots to...

From Elegant Ancient Accessory to Symbol of Black and Latina Culture, The History of Gold Hoop Earrings
As ubiquitous as red lipstick or the plain white t-shirt, the subtle sheen of a Gold hoop earring can be seen glowing from the ears of many women, wherever you...

Which Antique Chain Should I Buy? The Ultimate Guide to Antique Chains
It may seem paradoxical that antique chains are inherently timeless. That something created in the past can still so effortlessly resonate with modern style and dress. Dancing through time with...

Jewellery Around the World - Indian Jewellery
Our second instalment in our jewellery around the world series, this week, we decided to shine a light on the glamorous and infatuating world of Indian jewellery. Today, India is...

Our Favourite Fabergé Eggs Of All Time
Synonymous with luxurious objet d’artes, Fabergé has been a world leader in hyperbolic decorative pieces for centuries. Throughout history, Fabergé’s works have a close and fruitful friendship with jewellery couture....