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David and Daniela present informative and in-depth commentaries on a wide range of topics from the jewellery and gemstone world, past and present.
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Diamonds from the collection of the ‘Queen of Kept Women’
A magical diamond
A sensational and unusual necklace of hardstone cameos
An impressive sapphire and diamond brooch/pendant, circa 1910
A glamorous transformation
A passion for aquamarines
The unique style of Daisy Fellowes
Byzantium revisted
A much travelled Imperial tiara
Diamonds from Royal mistresses | The Fitzherbert jewels
A Belle Époque tour de force
An unusual and distinctive colour combination
The Remarkable Roxburghe Rubies
An Art Nouveau masterpiece
Retro jewels – created for the challenging 1940s and inspired by Art Deco designs
Sold – Fannière Frères’ inspirational history lesson
Brave New World: developments in design from the Post War era to the 1970s
Sold – A reminder of the splendour of the Golden Age
The Arts & Crafts Movement: exponents, ethos and evolution
The enduring appeal of the tiara | Part IV – Into the 20th century: the Garland Style, bandeaux and the return to vintage designs
Cartier’s role in the expression of the Indian influence
Empress Joséphine’s enigmatic sapphires
The enduring appeal of the tiara | Part III – The influences of Romaticism, naturalism and Imperial Russia
Art Deco’s fascination with Ancient Egypt
The enduring appeal of the tiara | Part II – Developments in design to the Napoleonic period
The enduring appeal of the tiara | Part I – Early sightings: from Mesopotamia to Republican Rome
David explores the cult of the 100 carat diamond
David and Daniela’s guide to collecting antique jewellery
Daniela describes a special Christmas tradition
David recalls the remarkable Sunrise Ruby
The journey from Art Moderne to Art Deco
Daniela shares her passion for antique and vintage jewels
David discusses the legendary Beau Sancy diamond
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