The Art of Adornment
From ancient amulets to contemporary studio pieces, learn how form, materials, self-expression and craftsmanship transform jewellery into wearable art.
A curated blog on jewellery, identity, sculpture, and the lasting value of meaningful adornment.
How to Care for Sterling Silver Jewellery – A Guide for Collectors
Sterling silver is a living metal that evolves with time and touch. This comprehensive 925 sterling silver care guide explains why silver tarnishes, how to prevent unwanted darkening, how to care for deliberately oxidized or blackened silver jewellery and how to clean sterling silver jewellery safely at home.
Designed for collectors of sculptural and statement pieces, it offers practical methods to preserve shine, protect intricate details, and maintain the integrity of handcrafted jewellery for years to come.
Jewellery as Art: Adornment, Identity, and Memory
Jewellery has long functioned as more than ornament. From prehistoric shell beads to ritual wedding rings and mourning brooches, adornment has served as portable art, carrying identity, belief, status, and memory across generations. Ancient Egyptian amulets, Roman signet rings, Jewish ceremonial jewellery, and European memento mori pieces reveal a shared truth: jewellery operates simultaneously as aesthetic object, social language, and personal archive.
Today, contemporary art jewellery continues this lineage. Sculptural studio pieces transform precious metals, gemstones,unconventional and innovative materials into intimate works of art.
“Adornment is never a mere vanity; it is the most ancient and universal language of the human heart.”
Dr. Ellen Dissanayake (1992). Homo Aestheticus: Where Art Comes From and Why.