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…
Chanel Nº5 – 100th anniversary – A legendary collection
100 years have passed since Gabrielle Chanel and Ernest Beaux created eau de toilette Nº5, in 1921. Now, the most famous perfume in the world celebrates this glorious anniversary in…
Australian Opals – The colours of Coober Pedy
World capital of opal, it is located in an arid area and a lunar atmosphere, dotted with artificial craters, dug to extract the mineral.
Gemstones. Hidden Meanings and Powers
Over the centuries, various cultures have contributed to the legend and lore surrounding gemstones. These rare products of nature have inspired philosophers and mystics to attribute unusual powers to these…
Carmen Miranda’s Creole Jewels, the First Diva of Brazil
The famous “pequena notável” One could consider her the Brazilian Frida Kahlo: like the Mexican painter, Carmen was also an artist. Except that she didn’t paint pictures, but she colored…