Aesthetics and Culture: The Difference Between Jewelry and Jewellery

When it comes to the world of fine jewelry, there is one question that has sparked debate among experts and enthusiasts alike: is it jewelry or jewellery? Language is the dress of thought. On one hand, “jewelry” is the preferred spelling in American English.   It is the term used by major American jewelry brands […]

Elegantly Meaningful

When we think of language, jewelry is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, jewelry is a precious manifestation of many and varied systems of signs and symbols – as precious as the message itself. Jewelry serves as a means of communication, and hence is quite literally a “carrier of meaning.” Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim […]

Worldwide History of Beads

First published in 1987 as “The History of Beads,” Lois Sherr Dubin’s “Worldwide History of Beads: Ancient, Ethnic, Contemporary” has become a collectible tome rife with references for bead lovers, collectors and scholars. In the newer edition of the book, Dubin has expounded on the latest archaeological discoveries, with a new chapter on contemporary adornment […]