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Quick Guide To Jewellery Styles Across The Eras

Jewellery — timeless, elegant, and alluring. A form of art that has transcended time by captivating minds and hearts (mine included) for literally millennia. Each era has brought forth unique jewel...

Jewellery Periods — Contemporary Jewellery (1980s-1990s)

From the earliest civilisations to the present day, jewellery has been a timeless form of self-expression, reflecting the beauty and aspirations of each generation. In this last part of the Jewelle...

Jewellery Periods — Modern Jewellery (1960s-1970s)

Jewellery is not just an accessory, it’s a statement of style and personality. And in the 1960s and 1970s, Modern Jewellery transcended from being just a piece of metal to something that represente...

Jewellery Periods – Retro Jewellery (1930s-1950s)

Take a trip down memory lane with our Retro Jewellery guide! Discover the history, unique characteristics, and iconic designs that defined an era.

Jewellery Periods – Art Deco Jewellery (1925-1935)

One of my favourite historical styles is 1920s Art Deco jewellery, also known as “Style Moderne” or simply “Deco”. The movement became a major force in European and US design until the late 1930s, ...

Top 5 essential jewellery pieces for a timeless Mother’s Day gift

There are many timeless pieces of essential jewellery that I can classify as indispensable to my jewellery obsession and hoarding syndrome! But with the Mother’s Day shopping spree just around the ...

Jewellery Periods – Art Nouveau Jewellery (1895-1910)

No other art form has celebrated the love for the unique, magical, and even erotic the way that Art Nouveau jewellery did. Translating to New Art in French, this short but impactful design period a...

Jewellery Periods – Belle Époque Jewellery (1871-1914)

Meaning the ‘Beautiful Era’ in French, the Belle Époque was a period of peace and prosperity marked by increasing wealth and flourishing arts. Known as the Edwardian Age in Great Britain and the Gi...

Jewellery Periods – Antique Victorian Jewellery (1837-1901)

The Victorian era is one of the closest to my heart. More than just the grandiose designs and bright gemstones lure me in; it’s the rich symbolism and sentimentality that make antique Victorian jew...

Is jewellery a good investment and why collect vintage pieces?

If your fascination with trinkets borders that of a collector, then the question “Is jewellery a good investment?” has probably popped into your mind more than once or twice. Although the short ans...