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Monthly Archives: April 2015
Indian Combs of Love and Perfume
One day in 1819, an Indian tiger noticed a party of British hunters. They were obviously lost and thirsty, so the tiger led them to a cave where there was water and went on his way. The Western Ghat mountains … Continue reading
Auctions: Pre-Columbian, Indian, and Islamic Jewelry
On 15 May 2015: African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art: Sotheby’s. Among the jewelry for sale is this large gold frog pendant (800 – 1500 AD) from the Coclé civilization of modern-day Panama. Starting bids: $50,000 to $70,000. 23 April 2015: … Continue reading
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Diamond Hair Combs and Tiaras
Tiaras have been an essential part of a woman’s wedding dowry since the Middle Ages. As early as the 1850’s, aristocratic women bought sets of diamond sprays and brooches. Delicately set in platinum and looking like embroidery, these pieces came … Continue reading
Auction News
Sotheby’s In September of 2010, jewelry designer Ann Ziff opened her store on Madison Avenue, Tamsen Z. After specializing in barrettes, she started creating jewelry in all forms. On 6 April 2015, the “Renée Fleming Iris” brooch she made will … Continue reading
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Coming Soon on the Blog: Book Reviews
I am very pleased that the blog will be able to offer book reviews on the latest work in ethnic jewelery.
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