Pakistani Jewellery: A Cultural Essential
Scrolling through the #TravelInspo section of Instagram, with the Youtube algorithm following me immediately after, unfamiliar images and videos of unique landscapes started to hook me with their otherworldly beauty. As data consumers, we memorised the Martian landscapes of Iceland or Indonesia from social media, even if we’ve never visited. This wasn’t it. This was […]
Ear Cuff Evolution: From Kaffa to Ear Climber
Born not out of the wish to block out the sounds of the world, but out of the vain need to show off that you can afford to do so, I present to you the ear cuff. A status symbol like no other. Let’s discuss the ear cuff’s history, and whether it is a rival […]
Ceramic Jewellery: How Water, Earth and Fire Substituted Gemstones
It can be a sad day when you accidentally break a vase of significant value that you inherited from your great aunt Gertrude. Things will never be the same again. Realistically, you have 2 options to move on: Embrace the ancient art of kintsugi (fixing it with liquid gold inlays) or taking the broken pieces […]
The Evil Eye Symbol in Jewellery
Ever had the feeling that you’re being watched? With a bombastic side eye, perhaps? 👁️ The evil eye symbol in jewellery has been around since civilisations began. Let’s explore its history, and its place in fashion right now. Evil eye jewellery in ancient times While the evil eye symbol dates back to Ancient Greece, you […]
What is Gold Vermeil Jewellery?
Sometimes jewellery terminology can sound complicated. One example that has been baffling people for years is vermeil jewellery. If you’re a potential buyer, and ask if the piece that you’re keen on is vermeil, you can get one of these answers: Do you want to call a friend for help? All of these answers are […]
Popular 90s Jewellery: Beyond Chokers, Hoops and Crosses
The 1990s. What a time to be alive. Goths on one side, grunge kids on the other, preps here, new age hippies other there – all getting along, with some mixing elements from all trends to discover their own 90s self. Let’s look at the jewellery trends that were huge in the 90s based on […]