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Jewellery clasps

Jewellery clasps

A great reference book for all sorts of clasps and closing mechanisms in jewellery.

Making their mark

Making their mark

‘Making their Mark: women silversmiths from Oman’. Read more about this exhibition in the British Museum!

Why do jinn fear iron?

Why do jinn fear iron?

Why are jinn scared of iron? An exploration into the origins of a worldwide folk belief

What is ‘real’ jewellery?

What is ‘real’ jewellery?

How to know if jewellery is real? How can you tell? This blog questions what ‘real’ is and expands your view.

UNESCO 1970

UNESCO 1970

UNESCO 1970 explained for collectors of jewellery from North Africa and the Middle East: what to be aware of when buying or selling ethnic silver jewellery?

Rings as amulets

Rings as amulets

Can a ring be an amulet? This blog explores rings as amulets in North Africa & the Middle East.

Intricacy and doves

Intricacy and doves

Learn to read the symbolism and history of a Tunisian silver bracelet in this post.

Glanz und Geheimnis

Glanz und Geheimnis

Bedouin jewellery from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen and the Levant in this beautiful exhibition!

Silberschmuck aus Nubien

Silberschmuck aus Nubien

Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read Silberschmuck aus Nubien!

A Life In Jewels

A Life In Jewels

Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read A Life in Jewels

Keys as amulets

Keys as amulets

What is the symbolic meaning of keys in the Middle East? Find out in this blog on keys in Middle Eastern jewellery!

Magic of plastic

Magic of plastic

How does plastic work as amulet in silver jewellery from the Middle East….?

Shine & Mystery

Shine & Mystery

Find out more about this book on Saudi Bedouin jewellery, and silver jewellery from Oman, Yemen and the Levant!

Donating to a museum

Donating to a museum

Want to donate your jewellery collection to a museum? Here is what to think of.

‘Seven Eyes’ amulets

‘Seven Eyes’ amulets

What is that blue disc amulet with holes? Its name is saba uyun, and this article tells you all about it!

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