Art Nouveau: Metamorphosis of a Jewel
The Art Nouveau movement emerged in England around 1860, as a direct result of the Arts & Crafts movement which, in the wake of the...
Jean Vendome, reviving French jewelry
Born as Ohan Tuhdarian in Lyon in 1930, Jean Vendome revived the French jewelry of the 1960s-70s. He is renowned for his innovative jewelry, which...
The mysterious Heidi Horten and her fabulous jewelry collection
Background 700 lots belonging to Heidi Horten, the Austrian billionaire who died in June 2022, will be auctioned off on May the 10th and the...
Charles III and the British crowns
Secrets and history of the Tower of London Jewels Charles the IIIrd will be the oldest monarch to be crowned this Saturday, May 6,...
Kutchinsky, the jeweler who wanted to challenge Fabergé
Kutchinsky is a house of jewelers who have marked England in the mid-twentieth century. Originally from Poland, the Kutchinsky’s family arrived in London in 1893....
How to take care of your jewelry?
The jewels you can find in our showcases are mostly made of 18-carat gold and gemstones. Some, especially the oldest ones, may be made of...
The birthstones : Which stone corresponds to your zodiac sign?
Just like the horoscope and the 12 astrological signs, stones are also involved in popular beliefs. Each month of the year is indeed associated with...
Fire opal, the extravagant gem of Mexico
Fire opal is a variety of opal found mainly in Mexico, but also in Brazil, Guatemala, the United States and Australia. Remarkable among all opals...
