Angels’ Tears or Gems of the Ocean

Of delicate beauty, extreme rarity and immense value, pearls have always been objects of desire. Back in antiquity, people went pearl hunting in the Persian Gulf in search of pearls of superlative quality. After Alexander the Great conquered Persia, they also made their way to Europe. In the course of time, pearls have become shrouded […]

Max Ernst, the Würth Collection

Max Ernst The Würth Collection 18 July 2020 through 17 January 2021 Parts of Max Ernst’s biographical notes are fictitious, and he always remained ironically detached from his own works and techniques. His pictures feature figurative elements as well as imaginary forms, and his works have been created from mixed media. Max Ernst was a […]

Flower Bouquet of Gemstones

The en tremblant style of jewelry crafting first emerged in the 18th and 19th century and the term itself in French means “trembling.” These brooches were created by affixing a trembler, or a wire-coiled spring, at the base of a bejewelled floral or flower spray piece. The slightest movement created a subtle trembling effect, catching […]

Delicate Like Iron

In the period from the late 18th to the mid-19th century, what was known as iron jewelry was quite popular. It ranged from elaborate necklaces and bracelets to pendant earrings, brooches and even rings, filigreed like lace yet cast from iron. The pieces’ unobtrusive material, clear-cut formal idiom and somewhat inaccessible character reflect the values […]

From Beer Can to Hops Brooch

While beer tin cans, hops and jewelry seem like an uncanny intersection, it’s not so much the case with Haute École des Arts du Rhin (HEAR) graduate Juliette Même. The jewelry designer is known to probe the boundaries of materiality, value and what may seem uninteresting at first glance. Believe it or not, her hops […]

Magnificent Views: Landscapes in Jewelry

In jewelry, as well as the fine arts, landscapes have evolved as an autonomous theme. The “Magnificent Views? Landscapes in Jewelry” and “Landscapes, a Matter of Perspectives” exhibitions organized by  Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim and the Pforzheim Art Association at the Reuchlinhaus building explored this familiar yet always novel genre from both a historical and contemporary angle. […]