


20th century jewelry. A Century of Iconic Jewelry Designs
Jewelry has always held a special place in human culture, transcending its material value to become a symbol of status, beauty, and personal expression. Over the past century, jewelry design has evolved from traditional and opulent forms to avant-garde and experimental creations.

Koh-i-Noor, the diamond symbol of the British colonial conquest
The history of the Koh-i-noor The Koh-i-Noor is a diamond that has been coveted by rulers and empires for centuries. Its name means “Mountain of Light” in Persian, and it…

Kim Kardashian’s purchase at Sotheby’s
Kim’s Cross Kim Kardashian has acquired the Attallah Cross worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, after the pendant went on sale at Sotheby’s London. A representative for Kardashian successfully outbid others…

Birthstones. Find out yours
Each month has its own stone: it is a connection that dates back to the dawn of time and has always had a profound meaning.

Ancient Greek gold crown found by chance
This is a really fantastic story! I have to tell it to you. In Somerset, England, a British pensioner who wishes to remain anonymous found a 2,300-year-old ancient Greek crown…

The Ponte Vecchio and its jewelers
The Ponte Vecchio, or Old Bridge the bridge of jewelers and goldsmiths is one of the most charming and iconic sites in Florence. It has withstood many events and catastrophes…

The Brooch: a timeless accessory
The brooch is a niche accessory. It is not the most common jewel. So it’s not for everyone. But can be worn by men and women, from head to toe,…

The eye-catching Hoop Earrings
My version of hoop earrings Chic & cool from the Bronze Age Very ancient but always in fashion, hoop earrings were loved and appreciated since their creation, thousands of years…

Glass beads and indigenous art – part II
The history of glass beads is very ancient and multicultural, full of exchanges and encounters. Produced in Egypt and Asia already thousands of years before Christ, they then spread to…

The Cross, a symbol of Christian devotion
The Cross, one of the most popular icons today. It is a universal symbol of Christian faith. Although the cross has long been a symbol of Christianity, crosses weren’t always…

V&A, the temple of the arts and crafts
The world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design Built in 1857, the Victoria and Albert Museum, V&A was first called the Museum of Manufactures and later the South Kensington…