Spotlight on Jewellery: Bukhara Museum
The Bukhara Museum invites you into a world of traditional jewellery, worn not only to beautify the body but to tell stories of devotion, identity, and artistry.
Spotlight on Jewellery: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
At the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, jewellery from across the Islamic world whispers stories of shahs and the journeys of nomads roaming distant steppes and deserts.
Spotlight on Jewellery: Asian Civilisations Museum
The jewellery collection at Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum is more than just adornment; it tells the stories of Southeast Asia, spanning 5,000 years of history, culture, and its people.
Seeking Pearl-fection at Mikimoto Pearl Island
Embark on a quest for “pearl-fection” at Mikimoto Pearl Island, where the pursuit of perfection meets flawless, round pearls, discovering the craftsmanship and elegance that define this unique ocean-born jewels.
Deciphering the Jewellery of Tutankhamun from Head to Toe
Embedded with powerful symbolism and beliefs, these precious adornments not only offer a tantalising glimpse into the pharaonic history of Egypt, but also mark what was perhaps the epitome of goldsmithing and jewellery arts.
Reimagining Feminine Adornments Through the Lens of the Indigenous, Han Taiwanese and Royalty
Bodily adornments from Taiwan's diverse cultural groups gather at a joint exhibition now on view at the National Taiwan Museum.
Chanel’s ‘1932’ High Jewellery Collection Reaches for the Stars
In tribute to its founder’s fascination with heavenly bodies, Chanel unveils its latest high jewellery collection inspired by celestial symbols.
Odyssey of Tulips: From Sultan’s Turban to Feminine Adornment
At the court, tulip dwelled in the turban of great sultans, sought shelter on the surface of precious jewels and objects, and witnessed the rise and fall of a great empire.
A Virtual Wander through “Cartier and Islamic Art” at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity opened its door to the public last October at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
From Rough to Polished: The Marquise Cut
A marquise cut is an elliptical gemstone with pointed ends, bearing similarity with the shape of an almond.