The History of Jewelry

The earliest jewelry known to mankind was created by Neanderthal living in Europe. Some 115,000 years ago, perforated beads made from tiny Nassarius sea shells were discovered in the Cueva de los Aviones, a cave located on the southeast coast of Spain. In Enkapune Ya Muto, Kenya, beads constructed from pierced ostrich egg shells were […]

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. […]