Jewellery
Features
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A history of jewelleryJewellery techniques and designs, illustrated with key pieces from our collection
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Spotlight on the Jewellery collections
Discover personal highlights from the collection by four industry experts
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Queen Victoria's sapphire and diamond coronetView the coronet on permanent public display in our Jewellery Galleries
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An A – Z of gemstonesDiscover dazzling objects encrusted with gems – from amethyst to Whitby jet
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Viren Bhagat: jewellery designer
Contemporary Indian jewellery designer Viren Bhagat discusses how his detailed paper concepts transform into the finished luxury piece
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Beyoncé's fluttering butterfly ringThis exquisite 'papillon' ring was designed in 2014 by London-based master jeweller G (Glenn Spiro) for Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
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Visual Feast by Silvia Weidenbach
Jewellery designer and Gilbert Collection artist in residence Silvia Weidenbach talks about creating a Visual Feast for the V&A
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Examining jewellery in detail
Jewellery experts examine three spectacular pieces from the Al Thani jewellery collection
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Traditional Indian jewellery making
Craftsman in Mumbai and Jaipur demonstate how traditional kundan and enamelled jewellery is made
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A musical Dior brooch
Much loved by its owner, what music does this beautiful brooch by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior play?
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Brooches for bridesmaids
A 19th century guide to gifts for bridesmaids
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Gifts for groomsmen
Canes, stock pins or cufflinks – a groomsmen gift guide
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How was it made? Diamond ring
See a diamond ring take shape
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Poor Maria and the Bourbonnais Shepherd – when literature came into fashion
Find out how books have inspired jewellery
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How was it made? Silver watch case
See how an 18th-century watch case is made
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How was it made? Cindy Chao's Peony BroochFind out how the dazzling piece was made
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The hidden power of gemstones: meanings, myths, and magicRevealing the hidden meanings and magical attributes of gemstones
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What makes CHANEL so iconic?
Explore the evolution of Gabrielle Chanel's design philosophy through her most enduring and recognisable pieces
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Handling CHANEL jewellery: ASMR
Experience wearing the pieces yourself
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Shipwrecked treasure and ancient jewelleryMudlarked, shipwrecked, buried treasure – discover treasures lost and found
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Unboxing some seriously sparkly Cartier jewelsHelen Molesworth, senior curator of Jewellery at the V&A, unboxes some incredible Cartier gems
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About the Cartier exhibitionFind out more about the blockbuster Cartier exhibition, featuring over 350 objects
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Exploring a glittering diamond Cartier broochJoin V&A Jewellery curator Helen Molesworth as she examines a small but intensely sparkly Cartier diamond and platinum brooch
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The necklace that ruined Marie Antoinette? Unboxing the Sutherland Diamonds
Collection highlights
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Brooch, designed by Barbara Paganin, 2011, ItalyV&A South Kensington -
Hair ornament, designed by Philippe Wolfers, 1905 – 7, BelgiumV&A South Kensington -
Necklace, designed by Santhi Wongchan, made by Niphon Yodkranpan, 2003, Bangkok, ThailandV&A South Kensington -
Eye miniature, early 19th century, EnglandV&A South Kensington -
Spray ornament, about 1850, EnglandV&A South Kensington -
The Shannongrove Gorget, collar, 800 BC – 700 BC, IrelandV&A South Kensington
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