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Antique and Vintage Jewellery History

Discover the fascinating history and origins of all your favourite jewellery styles, from ancient craftsmanship to modern trends. Explore the stories behind iconic designs, the cultural significance of adornments, and the evolution of jewellery through the ages.

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Silver has been used in the making of jewellery since Ancient Egyptian times and remains incredib...

The History Of Silver Jewellery

silver and gold necklaces and bracelets lying on black background

Chain necklaces have existed for around 6000 years. They represent eternal love and human connect...

A History Of Chain Necklaces

Gold jewellery

Gold has been used in jewellery for thousands of years; it has been moulded into many forms, and ...

The History Of Gold Jewellery

Vintage traditional Claddagh Ring

The Claddagh ring is a traditional ring hailing from Ireland, representing love, loyalty and frie...

The History Of Claddagh Rings

A black and white photo of a man buttoning his suit jacket, his cufflinks visible

This article charts the history of one of the most iconic fashion staples for men: the cufflink. ...

The History Of Cufflinks

The History of Cocktail Watches

Starting with the emergence of ladies’ wristwatches at the turn of the twentieth century, this ar...

The History of Cocktail Watches

Watercolor realistic woman eye painting with eyelashes

Eye miniatures, more popularly known as lover’s eye jewellery, were small portraits of a loved on...

The History Of Antique Lover’s Eye Jewellery

Animal Motif Jewellery Through The Ages

This article explores the rich tapestry of animal motifs throughout the iconic jewellery periods,...

Animal Motif Jewellery Through The Ages

A Brief History of Earrings

This article chronicles the history of earrings, covering their myriad styles, Bronze Age roots, ...

A Brief History of Earrings

ancient jewellery

Discover the ancient world through their culture of jewellery and fashion in this blog. How do th...

How Ancient Jewellery Influences Modern Jewellery Design

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