A Brief History of Snake Jewellery
The motif of the snake or serpent has been an important and meaningful symbol in the world of jewellery since ancient times. Depictions of snakes can be seen across artefacts…
An Introduction to Art Nouveau Jewellery
The design aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement has become unmistakable across art, architecture, illustration, graphic work, furniture and jewellery. The free-flowing, whimsical forms evoked a sense of liberation during…
Watches: Should you polish a vintage watch?
Perhaps no other topic has been as hotly debated amongst watch enthusiasts as the decision to polish a vintage watch. And we can understand why, no one wants to hear…
The Vault: Jet Cameo of Mary Queen of Scots
The rule of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542 – 1567) was shrouded in scandal and betrayal which ultimately led to her abdication and subsequent execution. Her rule was documented throughout…
The Vault: A Parure by Flavelle Brothers
This item from the Kalmar Vault is a unique piece of 19th century Australian jewellery. Through tracing the history of this item, we uncover the story of the Flavelle brothers…
The Vault: Georgian Era Patch Box
Patches worn on the face were a curious fashion trend of the Georgian era. These beauty patches or ‘mouches’ were popular across Europe throughout the 16th and early 17th centuries….
The Vault: Georgian Era Paste Jewellery
Paste jewellery offers us incredible insight into the opulence of the Georgian era. Diamonds had dominated the fashions of the aristocratic classes, with their ability to sparkle brilliantly by candlelight….
Meaningful Jewels: A Brief History of Suffragette Jewellery
There are rare occasions when jewellery can connect us to an exact time in history. These tangible connections serve as poignant reminders of those who came before us and of…
Faces of History: The World of Portrait Miniatures
Portrait miniatures are a rare connection to those that came before us. These small works of art are not only significant in the artistic ability required to create them but…
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