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If you are born in November, or you have a loved one who is, it is likely you may be struggling for present ideas, especially with Christmas being on the...

The Art Nouveau period (1890 to 1910) was defined by a free-flowing, decorative style inspired heavily by nature. In the realm of jewellery, Art Nouveau saw designers innovate crafting techniques...

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but when historians agree to call an entire period of Western culture “the Beautiful Era”, there must be...

The turn of the 20th century was momentous for jewellery’s evolution as an art form. In fact, it was the two art movements of Art Nouveau and Art Deco -...

The Victorian Era was a high point for jewellery, not just for the quality of the pieces but also for the way the Victorians used them as meaningful symbols. In...

Jewellery lasts, and with time, only becomes more valuable. With all other factors being equal, vintage and antique jewellery by their nature hold more value than brand new jewellery. Compared...

In the Jewel House at the Tower of London, armed guards keep watchful eyes over regalia made of the most precious metals fitted with the most beautiful gemstones. Therein lie...

For men, especially those in Western cultures, traditional thinking has for many years dictated that jewellery should be subdued so as not to appear flamboyant or “too feminine”. 

From ancient civilisations to today’s fashion runways, adorning ourselves has become part of societal and cultural norms, so much so that an outfit is never really complete without jewellery. History...