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Written by Joanna Hardy On September 4, 2014 Tagged jewels, cocktails, lecture, learning, london, knightsbridge
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There is an exhibition in London which must not be missed. ‘Made For The Table’ is on at the Goldsmiths Centre until 31st August. It is a cornucopia of exquisite silver craftsmanship and design from the C16th century to the present day and every piece is in the Goldsmiths Company Collection. But there is more, the displays have been incredibly thought through, each being a narrative of how silver has been used to adorn or play an important role in the art of dining. Each of the side cabinets display silver that is used for drinking, lighting, dining and flavour. There is even a 1950’s eel pot with two spouts for two heads to pop through, personally that would make me leave the table very quickly!! To compliment the exhibition silver beakers were commissioned by talented contemporary silversmiths which are for sale starting at £1,440. If anyone wants to try silversmithing there are many courses that are held at the Goldsmiths Centre. Very well done to the curators of the Goldsmiths Company, a very well thought out exhibition. @thegoldsmithscompany @goldsmithsfair @gsmithscentre @gcdcawards #silver #silversmithing #crafts #craftsmanship #contemporary #educational #fun #inspirational #beakers #food #finedining sponsored by @sipsmith gin .. apparently gin tastes really good in a silver breaker !
It is not often one sees impressive gems and my recent visit to Garrard was a real treat. Here is a Burmese sapphire 118.88ct called The Garrard Jubilee Sapphire, no heat and from Mogok, Burma/Myanmar. It has such an evenness of colour with great saturation and so much life. The setting which was designed by Sara Prentice and made in their workshop above the store in Albermarle Street, London was inspired from Queen Victoria’s sapphire brooch which was given to her by Prince Albert for their wedding in 1840, which Garrard made. Queen Elisabeth is seen wearing it often. This brooch is off to Garrard’s new shop in Beijing so I do not think it will be back here again anytime soon, unless the new owner visits !! The heart shape motif on each side of the mount is Garrard’s signature, the motif is also reflected in the Royal Sceptre holding Cullinan I or the Star of Africa, which Garrard made. @houseofgarrard #sapphire #burmese #noheat #stunning #myanmar #craftsmanship #rarity #finejewelry #finejewellery #beijing #sapphire #diamonds
In April 2016 at the CAFA Canadian Fashion awards Meghan Markle, as she was then, wore a Swarovski Kalix double ring which was inspired by the Kalix River in northern Sweden all set with Swarovski crystals. I am holding the very same ring which is really stylish. As seen in the past, costume jewellery made by craftsman and indeed Georgian paste circa 1714 -1830-37 are all beautifully made and highly collected. This ring will definitely follow suit. All Swarovski jewels are made in Austria and will undoubtedly be the antiques of the future. @swarovski #atlierswarovski #meghanmarkle #ring #swarovskicrystals #stylish photo credit George Pimentel gettyimages #tv #interview
What a fabulous day at Glorious Goodwood, Ladies Day sponsored by Swarovski.. to see thoroughbreds at such close quarters is mesmerising. The winner of the Magnolia Cup, all female jockey race was Dido Harding .. brilliant.. Lord March and Nadji Swarovski presented the cup @swarovski @goodwood_races #jockey #horses #exellence #glorious #atelierswarovski
This is a jewel that wasn’t filmed but with the kind permission of the owner I am able to share this brooch with you. It is about 2 ½ inches wide so really substantial. I loved it .. the attention to detail is superb .. in Roman signet rings I have seen intaglios depicting a mouse/rat to remind farmers that they can spread disease, but I would be very interested to hear if there are any other beliefs or associations with mice/rats that you know of? @bbcantiquesroadshow #erddig #jewels #victorian #gold #mice #rats #brooch
Another amazingly hot day this time in Wrexham at Erddig National Trust property. Filmed a jewel with a harrowing journey .. @nationaltrust @bbcantiquesroadshow #jewels #jewellery #emotivejewelry #veryhot
Wrest Park (Bedfordshire, UK) was a scorcher today for the BBC Antiques Roadshow, my goodness it was hot and great jewels too. I am very lucky to visit all these amazing properties around the UK. Like the suit worn by our Floor Manager Dave !!! The crowds kept coming ..And at the end of the day while I was finishing up the bumble bees were hard at work !!! @englishheritage #wrestpark @bbcantiquesroadshow #jewels #finds
Good to see ‘Ruby’ in the jewellery book section at the V&A amongst many friends. Exhausted after visiting the fascinating Frida Kahlo exhibition.. @vamuseum @fridakahlo #ruby @gemfields #book
What a beautiful day in Aberdeen at Crathes Castle for filming the Antiques Roadshow. Remembered my loop but forgot my makeup!! Luckily there are makeup ladies here !! @bbcantiquesroadshow @crathes_castle #scotland #jewellery #whateillifind #sunnyday

Joanna Hardy is Fellow of the Gemmological Association, Historic and Contemporary Jewellery Lecturer, Jewellery Advisor and Freeman of the Goldsmiths Company.
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