The Lux Report - Farlang (original) (raw)

Jewelry from ancient Egypt

Read this introduction survey on ancient Egyptian jewelry and amulets by curator Dutch National Archaeological Museum in Leiden.

Carl Peter FABERGE: Part of a European Tradition

To most of us today the name Peter Carl Faberge conjures up memories of the extravagance and whimsicality enjoyed by a doomed society. It is impossible to think of him without recalling the surprise Easter Eggs and bejeweled mechanical trifles that he made to amuse the last of the Romanovs.

Tankard in the Royal Collection Trust

Large silver-gilt lidded tankard embossed with rocaille work. Set with small cabochon amethysts, emeralds, hessonite garnets, rubies and turquoise.

Italian Cameos from Torre Del Greco

The cameo industry in Torre del Greco in Italy dates back to the 15th century. Read how contemporary Italian cameos are still made in that same way.