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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...

Origins of Ametrine, Part 2: The Legend of Bolivianite

Origins of Ametrine, Part 2: The Legend of Boli...

There are a number of locations where ametrine has been known to occur naturally, but the stone is somewhat rare and there is only one place where a significant quantity...

Origins of Ametrine, Part 2: The Legend of Boli...

There are a number of locations where ametrine has been known to occur naturally, but the stone is somewhat rare and there is only one place where a significant quantity...

Female Jewellery Designers who Pavéd the Way: Marianne Ostier (1902-1976)

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

Marianne Ostier. Image: Macklowe Gallery Already an accomplished painter and sculptor who attended the Vienna Academy of Arts and Crafts (now the University of Applied Arts Vienna), Marianne Ostier brought...

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

Marianne Ostier. Image: Macklowe Gallery Already an accomplished painter and sculptor who attended the Vienna Academy of Arts and Crafts (now the University of Applied Arts Vienna), Marianne Ostier brought...

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,...

Black History Month Spotlight: Mansa Musa

Black History Month Spotlight: Mansa Musa

In celebration of Black History Month, Skyjems would like to introduce you to Mansa Musa, the richest man in the world! Even though he ruled the Mali Empire in the...

Black History Month Spotlight: Mansa Musa

In celebration of Black History Month, Skyjems would like to introduce you to Mansa Musa, the richest man in the world! Even though he ruled the Mali Empire in the...