Jewellery Blog
explore the world of jewelleryGold 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.
A wider world
Lover’s Eyes
Review of the stunning book Lovers’ Eyes.
Magic of Numbers
What do numbers mean in silver ethnic jewelry? Find out more here.
Personal Adornment
Review of Personal Adornment and the Construction of Identity.
Magic of Amber
The power of amber in amulets and jewellery!
Bahariya discs
Bahariya discs from Egypt: their history and meaning.
Berber Memories
Review of Berber Memories by Michel Draguet.
A Hidden Fear
The hidden message in a silver Omani necklace: find out more!
Juifs du Maroc
A small but delightful book on the photography of Jean Beseancenot: read more about it here.
Wild Beads of Africa
Book review of Wild Beads of Africa: what is in this book and why would you want to read it?
Magic of Knots
Knot magic in jewellery from North Africa & the Middle East: history and uses.
Costumes of Saudi Arabia
Book review of Traditional Costumes of Saudi Arabia: why you want to read this book!
Magic Squares
Islamic magic squares in amulets from North Africa and the Middle East: history and meaning explained!
Magic of the Skies
What does the crescent and star mean in jewellery? Find out in this post!
Magical knowledge
Magical knowledge in traditional silver jewellery from the Middle East: who knows what?
Early Photography
Early photography and jewellery research: what to be aware of in jewellery research of the Middle East and North Africa.
Jewels of the Nile
Arab Costumes & Jewelry
Splendor and Shine
Stereotype
Talking with…Dr Reem el Mutwalli
Brand New Vintage
Cleaning: what to think of
Cleaning jewellery can be so satisfactory! But think of these things before you start….