The discovery of Queen Pu-Abi's grave, replete with glittering treasure and dozens of attendants, guards, and retainers, was a startling and macabre revelation during the 1920s. A woman of high status, either a Queen, Priestess, or perhaps both, Pu-Abi's tomb had been hidden, untouched, for nearly 5,000 years. Come with me on a journey to uncover the shifting ideas about Pu-Abi's identity, her treasures, and how they have been displayed to the world during the last century.
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Everything You Have Ever Wanted To Know About Tiaras
Tiara Tuesday has quickly become one of the most exciting days of the week, and an opportunity to delve deep into the history of tiaras and all kinds of headwear. Despite making dozens of tiara videos, we have never actually discussed the history, styles, and etiquette of tiaras! Let's dive a bit deeper into the sparkling, ornate head jewelry we all love so much.
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The Art Of Faking It- A History Of Jewelry Forgery, Part 2- Fake Jewelry
We are continuing the conversation about jewelry forgeries by taking a look at some fake historical pieces, embarassing discoveries of forgeries in museum collections, and an ongoing drama involving Fabergé eggs!
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The Art Of Faking It- A History Of Jewelry Forgery, Part 1 - Gemstones
Fakes and counterfeits are a huge problem in the jewelry world, from faux designer jewels to modern pieces meant to fool buyers into believing they're genuine antiquities. Far from being a modern problem, this scam has been around for thousands of years! In this episode, we tackle the age-old con of faking precious gems, whether by substituting them with cheaper lookalikes, or creating synthetic dupes.
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Masters of Art Nouveau Jewelry, Part 2
By popular demand! For this month's podcast episode topic, I enlisted the help of my Patreon members in the form of a poll (well, two polls), and the topic chosen for April was Art Nouveau jewelry. In part 2, we dive into the histories of two of the most famous art nouveau jewelers, René Lalique and Georges Fouquet, along with the influence of Alphonse Mucha and the most important woman in the movement, Sarah Bernhardt.
A deep dive into history through the lens of jewelry! I'm Melise, a goldsmith trained in ancient techniques. Join me as we go down the rabbit hole of jewelry history, exploring topics that will expand our view of our ancient ancestors as sophisticated, accomplished cultures whose techniques and ideas about adornment are still relevant today. Jewelry is, after all, the most personal and meaningful form of art humans can create.
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