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 […]

A Gilded Funeral Wreath

Lavishly decorating the deceased with fragrant ointments, wine and wreaths dates as far back as 400 BC, serving as a gift of sorts to accompany the dead in the afterlife.   While botanical accoutrements like flowers and twigs wrapped in bronze and copper sheet metal were common to the working class, the richer folk were […]