#history of jewellery

[babalmaghrib]

" Moroccan handicrafts are highly prized in the global market due to their superior quality, originality and authenticity, testifying to the expertise of Moroccan artisans. "

—Stanford Graduate School of Business Research

[artschoolglasses]

Memento Mori Finger Ring, black enamel and gold, 17th Century

From the London Museum

[blingjewellerysblog]

HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN ART AND JEWELLERY

The History of Jewellery shows how classics have always intrigued and fascinated humans. Humans have always been drawn to the past and to the rich stories that come with it. The folklores and stories from the past come alive with ancient art, which also bring with them the desires and dreams of ancient times. Read Full Blog

[memories-of-ancients]

Carnelian frog amulet, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, 1540-1296 BC

from The Cleveland Museum of Art

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Headpieces by Thierry Mugler

[toyastales]

A Byzantine Gold Collier with Emeralds, Sapphires, Amethysts and Pearls, from a workshop in Constantinople (late 6th-7th Century AD).

[steampunktendencies]

Rat coin purse designed by Paul Frey for the renowned Lacloche Freres jewelers and was popular in the early 1900s. It is part of the French Art Deco movement and is made of brass and a small ruby.

[frostedmagnolias]

19th Century Articulated Crab Brooch set with a Garnet & Diamonds

[theantiquariansarchive]

Ancient Egyptian Jewellery, Lapis Lazuli Amulets

From left to right: 1 Frog Amulet 664–332 B.C. 2 Heart Amulet 664–334 BCE 3 Lion and Bull Amulet 522–343 B.C. 4 Cat Amulet 1550–1295 B.C. 5 Ba Amulet 664–332 B.C. 6 Lion Amulet 1550–1295 B.C. 7 Fish Amulet 1550–1295 B.C. 8 Female Sphinx Amulet 1981–1550 B.C. 9 Harpokrates Amulet ? 1850–1640 B.C. 10 Falcon Amulet 664–332 B.C.

[the-most-sublime-fool]

Lapel watch, USA, c. 1889, Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

[lionofchaeronea]

Brooch (the so-called "Hanney brooch") of Anglo-Saxon (Kentish) manufacture, decorated with garnets set in bosses of a white material, perhaps shell. Made in the 7th century, the brooch was found in the grave of a woman between 20 and 25 years of age and would have been worn on her left shoulder. From Oxfordshire, England, UK; now in the British Museum. Photo credit: Ian R. Cartwright/The Portable Antiquities Scheme/The Trustees of the British Museum.

[jewelrydocument]

Necklace worn by Executioner

Executioner's chain of office, 19th century, Africa

From the Science Museum of London / jstor

[artschoolglasses]

Gold and Diamond Ring, English, 17th Century

From the National Museum of Scotland

[blingjewellerysblog]

JEWELLERY HISTORY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The history of Jewellery can be traced back to times when people used it as a tool to protect themselves from wild animals and wore it all the time. They also wore it as a part of superstition, to ward of any evil. It served many more practical purposes in ancient times. Read Full Blog

[memories-of-ancients]

Carnelian stamp seal featuring a kitty, Minoan, 1900-1600 BC

from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

[theantonian]

Greek Gold diadem with Hercules knot (250–150 BCE),

Gold, garnet, carnelian, sardonyx

3×9 1/8 in. (7.6 × 23.1 cm).

On loan to the Metropolitan Museum.