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 […]
Black Gemstones: Jet, Obsidian, Onyx and Shungite
Often skirted around, black gemstones have got themselves some mixed reviews. Some see them as cursed, others – desired. It’s time to embrace your inner goth, take a walk on the dark side, and talk about some beautiful black gemstones. Oh, and bust some myths about those curses. What black gemstones will we look at […]
5 Things to Know About Lapis Lazuli
If Cleopatra saw the lapis lazuli earrings I am wearing in the photos here, she’d be angry at me. To her, this would be a waste of blue eye shadow. According to historical sources, crushed up lapis lazuli was one of her favourite eye shadows. I wouldn’t let Cleopatra be angry at me for long […]
Memento Mori: The Dark Allure of Mourning Jewellery
Who is the first person you think of when someone says mourning jewellery? It’s Queen Victoria, isn’t it? Known for starting as well as rocking mourning jewellery and attire for forty years after her husband’s passing, Queen Victoria has certainly brought the trend to the forefront. However, the fascination with death and acceptance of human mortality, […]
Religious Jewellery: Appreciation or Appropriation?
Religion today Religion. It’s an ideology where our spiritual selves should rise above our physical and material desires. And yet, to showcase one’s followership and devotion to a certain faith, one has no choice but to adorn oneself in material things carrying the symbol of that religion. Therein lies one of the many paradoxes of religion, […]
Tips on Jewellery Shopping In Turkey
Buying jewellery in Turkey So, you’re in Turkey. Seduced by the tasty food, the seemingly stunning artisan items on display in bazaars, you make a decision: I am so buying a bunch of souvenirs and keepsakes. Awesome decision, and if you have jewellery on your to-buy list, I’m here to hold your hand. Buying gold […]