Discover the History of Jewellery

  • Engagement Rings: A History of Victorian Designs

    The Victorians attached great importance to rings of sentiment. The Victorian era was a highly romantic period and sentimental jewels were among t...
  • Collecting Victorian Jewellery

    Victorian jewellery is a diverse and fascinating subject with many different styles to explore. The period lasted for most of the 19th century fro...
  • Exploring the History of Gold

    The shining radiant colour of the sun, gold has a captivating, alluring and everlasting lustre, revered for its un-tarnishing brilliance. It is al...
  • Turquoise: Ancient Heritage and Unique Style

    A favourite gemstone at Lucy Bedeman, turquoise is famed for its winning combination of fascinating ancient heritage and unique eye-catching colou...
  • Signs and Symbols in Antique Jewellery

    I am always fascinated by jewellery with more sentimental value than purely the beauty of the gems and materials that have been fashioned into the...
  • The Beauty of Pearls

    Pearls have been desired since ancient times for their lustre and radiance, rarity and natural beauty. The process of producing cultured pearls was...