Nalin Singapuri

The Jewelry of Ancient Egypt

As the Egyptians valued personal adornment, all of the men and women, and even their Holy statues were always beautifully decorated with pieces of jewelry: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, collars, rings, armbands,...

Jewelry of the Roman Empire

By Nalin Singapuri

Ancient Rome is well endowed with a history decked in fame for its complex jewelry designs and their use of a vast variety of materials, specifically gems from all shades of...

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A Brief History of Renaissance Jewelry

Covered here is some of the history that begat this explosion of fashion, Renaissance jewelry trends, typical styles, and types of jewelry popular during the Renaissance, and a few of our designs. We hope...

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The Jewelry of Ancient Greece

By Nalin Singapuri

It’s no secret that Ancient Greek jewelry is beautiful in a dazzling, hypnotizing way. Without doing much, it takes us to a time where jewelry and accessories told their very...

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Victorian Jewelry, For the Queen in You

Victorian style jewelry is a timeless classic that is highly valued amongst the elites due to its unique craftsmanship and quality. Take a gander at our guide to Victorian jewelry which will help...

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Mummy Beads

By Nalin Singapuri

A Brief History of Mummy Beads Mummy beads have been discovered in countless Egyptian tombs, from the grand pyramids to the humblest burial sites. Their...

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The International History of Turquoise

By Nalin Singapuri

Turquoise: A Timeless Trend Turquoise is a rare, medium-hard gemstone known for its brilliant green or blue coloring.[1] Deposits usually form on exposed hillsides in...

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A Journey Through Byzantine Jewelry

By Charlotte Moy

The Byzantine Empire began in 330 when Constantine the Great (r. 306-337) founded Constantinople (today Istanbul), establishing it as the capital of the Byzantium, also...

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The Jewelry of Ancient Egypt

By Nalin Singapuri

A History of Ancient Egyptian Jewelry Whenever I watch a movie or documentary set in Ancient Egypt, I get distracted by jewelry. Pieces are gemstone...

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Jewelry of the Roman Empire

By Nalin Singapuri

The History Of Roman Jewelry Ancient Rome is well endowed with a history decked in fame for its complex jewelry designs and their use of...

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The Jewelry of Ancient Greece

By Nalin Singapuri

Pictured: Athena Ring - Carnelian and Gold. MFA Boston. Since the Ancient Grecians were greatly inspired by other cultures and nations such as the Romans, Assyrians,...

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Ancient Jewelry Timeline

By Kody Klenow

Hey Jewelry Lovers! I'm removing the timelines from our collection pages as they slow down the load time too much. But they are useful and...

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