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A Day Exploring Sydney’s Cultural Heartbeat
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Fit for a Queen: A History of the Tiara
Category: Jewels
Favoured by the wealthiest and most influential members of society throughout history, the tiara has long been associated with elegance, power, and pr...
A Work in Progression: the Importance of Preparatory Works in an Artist’s Oeuvre
Category: Art
When a critic asked to view the post-impressionist artist Paul Gauguin’s sketchbook he quipped, “My drawings! Never! They are my letters, my secre...
A Royal History of Sèvres Porcelain
Category: Decorative Arts
In the 18th century, porcelain was one of the most highly prized commodities in the world...
Jewellery Periods of History
Category: Jewels
Jewellery has been a symbol of human expression and adornment for thousands of years...
The Simplest of Etruscan Earrings
Category: Leonard Joel News
Presenting the Martin & Stein Fine Jewellery Collection...
Spotlight on: Paolo Buffa
Category: Modern Design
Paolo Buffa (1903 - 1970) was an Italian architect and furniture designer known for...
Art of Glass: Key Terms and Techniques in 20th Century Glass
Category: Modern Design
Glass has been used since ancient times as both a decorative and functional medium...
The Future of Large Antique Interiors
Category: Leonard Joel News
Finding a place for antiques in a contemporary world ...
The Legacy of Jean Schlumberger
Category: Jewels
Jean Schlumberger was born into a family of successful textile merchants in Mulhouse, France,1907...