Discover the History of Jewellery

  • Engagement Rings: A History of Victorian Designs

    by Lucy Bedeman
    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

    by Lucy Bedeman
    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

    by Lucy Bedeman
    The shining radiant colour of the sun, gold has a captivating, alluring and everlasting lustre, revered for its un-tarnishing brilliance. It is al...
    Posted in Jewellery history

  • Turquoise: Ancient Heritage and Unique Style

    by Lucy Bedeman
    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

    by Lucy Bedeman
    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...
    Posted in Jewellery history

  • The Beauty of Pearls

    by Lucy Bedeman
    Pearls have been desired since ancient times for their lustre and radiance, rarity and natural beauty. The process of producing cultured pearls was...
    Posted in Jewellery history