Simone Mao

Elizabeth II, The George IV State Diadem, ref. to the previous post.

Replica of The George IV State Diadem, Diamant Museum Amsterdam

Rough sapphire, Collection of Nippon Gemstone Laboratory, Japan

Scarab Ring, Ancient Egypt 12th-13th Dynasty (1991-1650 BC), Hashimoto Collection, National Museum of Western Art, Japan

Pakistani Aquamarine, Beijing Natural History Museum

Amethyst brooch, circa 1909, British Royal Collection, on display in the special exhibition "Russian Imperial Family and the Romanov"

Corsage Piece, Tiffany & Co., 1880-1895

American Jewellery

During the 18th century, the American jewelry industry gradually developed from small handicraft factories to mechanized production. By the middle of the 19th century, American jewelers were able to provide customers with a variety of jewelry, including gold and silver jewelry and medals, hair accessories, brooches and Jewelry made of materials such as earrings, diamonds and colored gemstones are favored by people.

At the end of the 19th century, under the influence of Art Nouveau and British Arts and Crafts Movement, jewelry made of enamel, pearl, opal, moonstone and other materials became popular, and people began to pursue handmade jewelry again.

Pearl Necklace (Necklace), circa 1845-1850, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Cartier brooch | Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds and sapphires.