The 18th Century As the century turned neoclassicism was at its height. Napoleon became an emperor, while the Prince of Wales married but continued to philander and run up huge debts. Both sides of the channel were a riot of pomp and splendour with glittering...
The Rise of Neoclassicism By the mid 17th century, the flamboyant rococo style was at its peak, with ladies towering hair and huge skirts were festooned in glittering gem encrusted flowers, scrolls, and feathers. However, the frivolities were soon to come to an end....
Glamour, light, and revolution! The Georgian Period Usually described as lasting from 1714 when George I of Hanover inherited the British throne, through the reign of George II, III, IV and William IV, concluding with the ascent of Queen Victoria I in 1837. Lasting...
If you were born in November, you have a choice of two birthstones, topaz and citrine, both of which will add sunny hues to your jewellery collection. Topaz and citrine are colourful gems that are totally unrelated but have often been mistaken for each other over the...
As the nights draw in and Halloween approaches, we look at one of the more macabre aspects of antique jewellery. In the beginning From ancient times jewellery has been used as an amuletic device to protect the wearer from the ever-present threat of death, disease,...
Opal is the October birthstone and is the focus of the next article in our series looking at birthstones for each month. Opals have a long history and at various times have been considered to bring both good and bad luck. From making a person invisible to having...
