Crowning Glory—The World’s 12 Most Beautiful Tiaras
We all have family treasures, those mementos that matter to us so much because of their sentimental value and memories associated with them. Now,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 12 January 2026
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Razzle Dazzle Me—5 Jewelry Pieces from Victoria & Albert Museum Collection
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London has a stunning collection of jewelry. Every time I visit the museum, I make a point to also check out the...
Joanna Kaszubowska 6 January 2026
Architecture or Jewelry? Josef Hoffmann’s Modern Brooches
Josef Hoffmann was the leading architect of the Secession and pupil of Otto Wagner, close friend and collaborator of Gustav Klimt and Koloman Moser,...
Magda Michalska 18 December 2025
René Lalique, The Master Jeweler of Art Nouveau
René Lalique (1860-1945) was a French jeweler and one of Art Nouveau’s most renowned craftsmen. Trained in Paris and London, Lalique was unusual...
Europeana 8 December 2025
10 Art Nouveau Jewelry Pieces to Die For
A dragonfly woman, a golden serpent of opals and rubies, and a woman waiting for an octopus are three short descriptions of authentic Art Nouveau...
Jimena Escoto 8 December 2025
Dress Like a Byzantine Empress—Byzantine Art in Fashion Collections
Have you ever wondered how Byzantine art stepped onto the catwalk? It all started with Empress Theodora and a Byzantine-inspired piece of jewelry...
Ela Bobek 3 December 2025
When Jewels Became History: The Lost Treasures of the Louvre
Recently, Paris woke up to find its crown missing a sparkle. One crisp October morning, eight dazzling jewels vanished from the Louvre. Not just any...
Joanna Kaszubowska 30 October 2025
The Art of Jewels: Spinel, The Ruby Impersonator
The spinel, also known as the balas ruby, was first derived from the historic region of Badakshan in Central Asia. These beautiful gemstones usually...
Maya M. Tola 16 September 2025
Turquoise: Art, Culture, and Myth of a Gemstone
The bright blue-green Turquoise has been valued and revered for centuries by all the cultures around the world that had access to it. Several...
Nadine Waldmann 16 September 2025
Get Inspired: Jewelry in Rossetti’s Paintings
Each piece of jewelry in Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s paintings worn by his models wasn’t invented but copied from actual accessories from the...
Bolor Jargalsaikhan 16 September 2025
10 Exquisite Emeralds in Art
Emeralds are arguably the most beautiful of all gemstones and have been revered by many cultures all over the world. This beautiful gemstone has been...
Maya M. Tola 16 September 2025
Masterpiece Story: Triad of Osorkon II
Triad of Osorkon II is a masterpiece of jewelry, goldsmithing, and ancient Egyptian...
James W Singer 24 August 2025
