European jewellery
books, objects, museums
How to hype a ring: the ‘Edward de Vere’ ring and the evidence
Investigate the evidence behind the ‘Edward de Vere ring’: an Elizabethan gold ring and its intriguing attribution
Jewellery on the Bayeux Tapestry: what does it actually show?
What jewellery is shown on the Bayeux Tapestry? Explore its medieval brooches, missing adornment and what jewellery reveals about status and identity
When a €30 diamond crashes the system: rethinking jewellery’s worth
Zeeman’s €30 lab-grown diamond pendant sparks lawsuits and debate: what makes jewellery valuable, and who decides?
The Fascination of Jewellery
European jewellery history in an exhibition with a great catalogue!
Not Lost But Gone Before
…the first symposium on mourning jewellery, co-hosted by me: explore everything mourning with us!
The Art of the Ring: book review of the Griffin Collection
Discover The Art of the Ring, a major publication of the Griffin Collection. Review of 100 rings across history, from posy and signet rings to Renaissance and medieval examples.
French Hallmarks
…and their importance for ethnic jewellery!
In Death Lamented
A must-have reference for the history of mourning jewellery!
Traditional French jewellery
Warning: this book will make you fall in love with French regional jewellery!
Jewellery clasps
A great reference book for all sorts of clasps and closing mechanisms in jewellery.
A Life In Jewels
A series of fascinating jewellery essays in honour of Diana Scarisbrick. Loved it.
The Mineral and the Visual
Precious stones and the medieval mind: bejeweled powerful crowns, books on magical properties of gems and more.
Engraved Gems
Engraved gems and rings: the private collection of Guy Ladriere, with sumptuous photographs.
Head Adornment
Book review of Head Adornment by Irene Steiner
Splendour and Shine III
Review of Splendour and Shine III by Irene Steiner
Cartier and Islamic Art
Cartier & Islamic Art: read my opinion on this gorgeous book here!