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Written by Joanna Hardy On September 8, 2014

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Written by Joanna Hardy On September 6, 2014

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Written by Joanna Hardy On September 4, 2014 Tagged jewels, cocktails, lecture, learning, london, knightsbridge

L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels

Joanna Hardy "Amazing emeralds" lecture June 17th 2014 8:00PM

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Written by Joanna Hardy On June 9, 2014

MARIA FELIX CROCODILES NECKLACE CARTIER PARIS, SPECIAL ORDER, 1975

Absolutely Fabulous 

Absolutely Fabulous 

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Written by Joanna Hardy On May 30, 2014

Cartier Heaven, Maria Felix's Magnificent Snake Necklace

It is a privilege to handle jewels that are exceptional in craftsmanship, from the Cartier Collection   

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Written by Joanna Hardy On May 29, 2014
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Good design stands the test of time and here is a fine example. Made by John Brogden in 1875 is a statement bracelet if ever there was one and in its fitted case.. marvelous. Brogden (1820-1884) was one of the principal British jewellers of the 19th century and was inspired like so many jewellers at that time of newly discovered ancient tombs and burial sites in Europe. @bonhamsjewels #johnbrogden #bracelet #architectural #jewellery #gold #auction
The enamel genius of the turn of 20th Century, René Lalique circa 1900. The profile of a young girl is decorated with blue iridescent enamel, blue glass cabochons with blue enamel cornflower motifs symbolising love @bonhamsjewels #renelalique #artnouveau #genius #thoughtoutofthebox #enamel #collectors #pendant #finejewelry
I would buy this charming bow brooch circa 1910 just for the text book horse tail inclusion in one of the demantoids ! It’s the second to last demantoid. If you zoom up you may be able to see it . After immersing myself in Dan’s internal world of gemstones at his installation VOID I am on the look out for beautiful inclusions ! @bonhamsjewels #auction @dantobinsmith #demantoid #garnet #edwardian #bowbrooch #diamonds excuse the red nail polish !
This is a necklace for the collector, Gerda Flöckinger 1977. Gerda was a pioneer for studio jewellers and was the first women to have a solo show at the V&A. Gerda was born in Innsbruck,Austria 1927 and emigrated in 1938 and went to St Martin’s School of Fine Art then onto Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. In 1962 she established a pioneering course in experimental jewellery at Hornsey School of Art. She is quite a formidable lady and never seems to age just like her jewellery. @bonhamsjewels #gerdaflockinger #studio #jewellers #necklace #forthecollector #auction
Really interesting sale coming up at Bonhams London on 24th September. Finding a Hennell jewel is rare but finding one in its fitted case is not so easy to find. The engraved emerald dated 1813-14 was probably presented by the Mughal Emperor Akbar II to Mary Hood (1783-1862) who had an extraordinary life, you must read about it in the Bonhams catalogue. The inscription is translated on a brass plaque on the reverse of the box. It was mounted by Hennell as a brooch in 1925 and has been passed down through the family to the present owners. @bonhamsjewels #hennell #emeraldbook #emerald #auction #rare #brooch #finejewelry #finejewellery
Congratulations Jane for your retrospective exhibition opening night at Blue Coat Display Centre in Liverpool. I was honoured to open the exhibition. Jane went to Manchester to take a degree in metal and ceramics and it was Blue Coat gallery that bought 4 brooches from her degree show in 1985. They are celebrating their 60th year, no mean feat for a craft gallery especially when you are self funding. Jane has always specialised in working with aluminium and has incorporated recently gold and silver. She went to the RCA where her tutors were Michael Rowe, Jacquline Mina and Kevin Coates .. quite a formidable team. David Watkins was the principle at the time too. Jane’s work is displayed in many Museums across the world ..I love Jane’s jewellery, I am wearing her necklace and bangle. At 65 years old (I have Jane’s permission to broadcast that fact ! Mind you if I look that young when I am 65 I will be very happy!) she is no where near retiring and says that when she goes to her studio her head is so full of ideas she does not know where to start.. how lovely . Jane will be at the Goldsmiths Fair next week @bluecoatdisplaycentre @janeaadam #contemporary #jewellery #unique #fun #craftsmanship #liverpool @goldsmithsfair
This selling exhibition at Wartski of 80 cameos and intaglios is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about these incredible miniature works of art from the real experts. This wonderful agate cameo depicting Bacchante circa 1790 is divine. Just look at the facial features 😱@wartski1865 #exhibition #cameo #intaglio #worksofart #london
The precision of this carving is quite superb. The way the layered agate has been worked to give depth to the galloping horses pulling a chariot is so skillful. This is depicting Aurora in her Biga by Tomasso Saulini (1793- 1864) in the exhibition starting 1st October -7th October at Wartski @wartski1865 #cameo #agate #exhibition
I shall miss my visits to the VOID.. open until Friday .. do try to see it.. Dan has put the joy back into gemstones, it’s not about money it’s about the eternal world of natural beauty. @dantobinsmith @gemfields #islington #void #london #gemstones

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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