Tag: history
Elegant and eternally modern, this 15th century gemstone cut is the star of a new jewellery collection from the French maison
As touch becomes untouchable, contemporary jewellery designers are picking up a century-old Surrealist trend by carving hands in jewellery
It was one of the fastest-moving periods of jewellery history as trends jumped from diamonds to paste, and now these rare antique gems are in demand again
Lita Asscher shares family secrets, from how her forefather really brought the world’s largest diamond across the seas to plans for a new Asscher cut
Distinctive heart-like setting used by the British jeweller to cup the world’s largest diamond is reimagined in miniature to create transformable jewels
Elsa Peretti’s provocative design for Tiffany & Co is celebrating half a century, and its sensuous, bold design is as relevant as ever
Satta Matturi dives into the sharp angles of African masks that influenced Picasso, a Jazz Age war heroine, and the iced-out bling bling of hip hop stars
From the well-known intensity of Colombian gems to the surprising clarity offered by Madagascar, David Weinberg takes us on a global tour of emeralds
Archaeologist-turned-jeweller Loren Teetelli has swapped a life in academia for handcrafting history-imbibed jewels, using ancient tools and techniques
Anna Loucah takes on a trip through ancient cultures as she explores why a simple band is so symbolic, and picks her top four from the history books
Fellows auction house secures a pendant with an oil portrait depicting a relative of one of Guy Fawkes’ gunpowder plot foilers
Bonhams Russian art expert Sophie Law answers some of your burning questions, including – where can I see Fabergé eggs in the UK?
US jewellery designer Loren Nicole to showcase ancient goldsmithing techniques and historical inspirations at The Jewellery Cut Live
Join Bonhams Russian art expert and author Sophie Law as she delivers a masterclass in Fabergé that explores the tumultuous history of its precious eggs
History buff Eliza Walter is shaking up jewellery with a thoroughly modern approach, using recycled precious metal from discarded electronics
