JEWELLERY OF THE AGES

Currently the Victoria and Albert museum in London is exhibiting an amazing collection of jewellery pieces from throughout the ages.

It showcases an array of pieces with interesting explanations as to how they were manufactured in their time, from the ancient Romans to the Edwardian era as well as some interesting modern pieces it takes you on a journey of the history of Europe.

From medieval love rings to gold Celtic breast plates this exhibition has some amazing gems from the ages.

Sword, Mark of James Morisset, 1798-9. Museum no. 274-1, 2-1869

                      Chain necklace with peacock pendant by C R Ashbee, England, 1901. Museum no. M.23-1965