Jewellery Blog
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Across Asia
Book review by jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode: why you should read Across Asia and the Islamic World!
Can I wear ethnic jewellery?
Can I wear traditional jewellery from other cultures? This blog gives you pointers to make informed decisions.
Cultural appropriation: the basics
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!
Collecting ethnic jewellery: 4 filters
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
Losing sight
Why is researching and documenting ethnic jewelry so incedibly important? Jewellery historian Sigrid van Roode explains.
Hair: untold stories
Review of the exhibition on Hair in the Horniman Museum and Gardens
Horniman Museum
Horniman Museum and Gardens: why you will want to visit!
Beautiful Bodies
Beautiful Bodies: a detailed review of this book.
Cartier and Islamic Art
Cartier & Islamic Art: read my opinion on this gorgeous book here!
DIVA Library
DIVA Library: jewellery research heaven! Find out what this library offers jewellery researchers here.
Alexine Tinne
Review of the book on Alexine Tinne’s photography.
Le Khôl
A French private collection of kohl containers, published in a lovely book: read more here!
Gold of the Great Steppe
New discoveries of Scythian gold treasure: read the review of this beautiful book here.
East meets West
Review of the book East Meets West.
Adorned by Nature
Adorned by Nature: why you will want to read this book!
Splendour and Shine II
Beautiful book on ethnic jewelry in the Splendour & Shine-series: read about it here.
Creating Splendour & Shine
Interview with Irene Steiner on the occasion of her exhibition Splendour & Shine.
