From a pearl pulled from the seabed 8,000 years ago to a necklace that once graced the neck of the Arab world’s greatest singer, the Zayed National Museum traces the stories of this land, its people, and their connections with the wider world.

Before Dubai had a skyline, it had a creek. Follow it far enough, and you’ll discover how a fishing and pearling village became the world’s most dazzling city.

As you wander from chased metalwork to marble inlay, from jade carvings to exquisite jewellery, and into miniature paintings that seem to hold the whole world in the width of your palm, Treasures of the Mughal Court leaves today’s creatives with an inexhaustible well of inspiration.

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.

Home to generations of artisans, Bukhara keeps the spirit of tradition alive — in embroidery, weaving, woodcarving, metalwork, and other time-honoured crafts.

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.

Step into the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Asia’s largest treasure trove of Islamic art, where opulent jewels, gilded manuscripts, and centuries of artistry from across the Islamic world await curious wanderers.

Trapani’s coral heritage is a centuries-old tradition, where these marine treasures inspire the creation of exquisite jewels and sacred objects — expressions of both nature’s wonder and the soul of the city’s cultural identity.

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.

A special exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) presents a stunning exploration of French fashion from the 18th to early 20th century. Join me as we dive into the exquisite jewels that define the era’s opulence and refined taste.