Jewellery Blog
explore the world of jewellery
Lover’s Eyes
Review of the stunning book Lovers’ Eyes.
Numerology in jewellery
How does numerology influence the design of traditional jewellery from the Middle East? This blog explains.
Personal Adornment
Review of Personal Adornment and the Construction of Identity.
Magic of Amber
The power of amber in amulets and jewellery!
Bahariya discs: Coptic magic
Bahariya discs from Egypt: their history and meaning.
Berber Memories
Review of Berber Memories by Michel Draguet.
A shackled jinn from Oman
An Omani necklace with a hidden shackled jinn: what does this represent?
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?
Knot magic in adornment
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!
Crescent and star symbolism
What is the meaning of the crescent moon and star symbol? What is so special about the Pleiades? This article answers those and other questions about ancient astronomy and jewellery.
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….
Silk Roads
Sultani
Tatreez and Tea
Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
Photographing Jewelry
Paint It, Black
Eastern Treasures
