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The Tantalizing Tale of Tanzanite

The Tantalizing Tale of Tanzanite

The story of Tanzanite began not all that long ago.  It was discovered by Masai tribesman Ali Juuyawatu of Merelani Hills, Tanzania, in 1967, and it hit the market in...

The Tantalizing Tale of Tanzanite

The story of Tanzanite began not all that long ago.  It was discovered by Masai tribesman Ali Juuyawatu of Merelani Hills, Tanzania, in 1967, and it hit the market in...

An Overview of Belle Epoch Jewellery

An Overview of Belle Epoch Jewellery

            The Belle Epoch (Original French: “La Belle Époque”; English: “The Beautiful Era” or “The Beautiful Age”) was a historical period that stretched from the end of the Franco-Prussian war...

An Overview of Belle Epoch Jewellery

            The Belle Epoch (Original French: “La Belle Époque”; English: “The Beautiful Era” or “The Beautiful Age”) was a historical period that stretched from the end of the Franco-Prussian war...

An Overview of the Lost Wax Casting Process

An Overview of the Lost Wax Casting Process

Lost wax casting is a popular technique for producing intricate pieces of metal-based artwork. This method of metalworking has been around for thousands of years, with the oldest known items...

An Overview of the Lost Wax Casting Process

Lost wax casting is a popular technique for producing intricate pieces of metal-based artwork. This method of metalworking has been around for thousands of years, with the oldest known items...

Female Jewellery Designers who Pavéd the Way: Charlotte Isabella Newman (1836-1920)

Female Jewellery Designers who Pavéd the Way: C...

At a time when women were virtually unheard of in the jewellery design business, talented goldsmith Charlotte Newman was bravely stamping her trademark “Mrs. N” into her coveted designs that ranged in...

Female Jewellery Designers who Pavéd the Way: C...

At a time when women were virtually unheard of in the jewellery design business, talented goldsmith Charlotte Newman was bravely stamping her trademark “Mrs. N” into her coveted designs that ranged in...

Black History Month Spotlight: Ancient African Jewellery

Black History Month Spotlight: Ancient African ...

As jewellery continues to evolve across cultures and generations, one thing remains a constant truth: it will always be an important part of society. In honour of Black History Month,...

Black History Month Spotlight: Ancient African ...

As jewellery continues to evolve across cultures and generations, one thing remains a constant truth: it will always be an important part of society. In honour of Black History Month,...

Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 8: Circlet of the Imperial State Crown, Home of the Stuart Sapphire

Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 8: Circlet of t...

The circlet of the Imperial State Crown of Britain holds the Stuart Sapphire. Bearing the name of the Stuart Dynasty, the Stuart Sapphire is a large deep blue gem that...

Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 8: Circlet of t...

The circlet of the Imperial State Crown of Britain holds the Stuart Sapphire. Bearing the name of the Stuart Dynasty, the Stuart Sapphire is a large deep blue gem that...