Jewellery Blog
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Glanz und Geheimnis
Shine and Mystery: why you should visit this exhibition! By Sigrid van Roode
Magic of Fastening
The magical power of closing and fastening in jewellery from North Africa & the Middle East: history and uses.
Silberschmuck aus Nubien
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read Silberschmuck aus Nubien!
A Life In Jewels
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read A Life in Jewels
What is ‘Kuchi jewellery’?
What is Kuchi jewellery?
Magic of Keys
Key magic in jewellery from North Africa & the Middle East: history and uses.
Magic of plastic
How does plastic work as amulet in silver jewellery from the Middle East….?
Shine & Mystery
Shine and Mystery: why you should read this book! By Sigrid van Roode
Donating to a museum
Want to donate your jewellery collection to a museum? Here is what to think of.
The Mineral and the Visual
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read The Mineral and the Visual
Magic of food
How does food work as amulet in silver jewellery from the Middle East….?
What is ‘research’?
What is research and how to do it?
Improve your search results
How to improve your search results for ethnic jewellery online by doing this one thing!
Seven Eyes
The Seven Eyes amulet is a blue pierced disc, also called saba uyun. Its age is uncertain, but here is what we do know!
Across Asia
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read Across Asia and the Islamic World!
Appropriation or historical exchange?
Cultural appropriation is not the same as historical exchange. Find out more about the differences and the grey area between the two. By Sigrid van Roode, jewellery historian working with traditional jewellery from North Africa and the Middle East.
Cultural appropriation in 1 minute
What is cultural appropriation and what is it not? See a basic breakdown here, by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode working with traditional jewellery from North Africa and the Middle East.
Emirati Adornment
Emirati Adornment: why you should read this book! By Sigrid van Roode
Organizing: 5 quick tips
5 quick tips on how to organize your collection of traditional vintage jewelry from the Middle East and North Africa
Recognizing reproductions
How to tell if vintage jewellery from North Africa and the Middle East is real, or a reproduction?
Storing silver
How to store silver jewellery from North Africa and the Middle East? Find 4 tips here
Cleaning silver
3 methods of cleaning ethnic jewellery: their pro’s and con’s!
5 selection filters you may not be aware of
Collecting jewellery saves it for the future: is that really so? Read more about the other side of collecting ethnic jewelry here.
What’s in a name?
What are correct names to indicate the origin of silver jewellery? Here are some thoughts on cultural identity and the importance of names.
Imaginarium
Powerful book with artists’ reflections on colonial postcards, images of the Orient and personal adornment as identity
Amber
Review of the book Amber by Rachel King: a must-read book!
Tenues des Touaregs
Super rare book with detailed drawings of Tuareg adornment, jewellery, dress and utensils.
Engraved Gems
Book review of Engraved Gems, presenting the private collection of Guy Ladriere
Head Adornment
Book review of Head Adornment by Irene Steiner
Splendour and Shine III
Review of Splendour and Shine III by Irene Steiner