Three beautiful jewelry items with mysterious and unseemly histories.
Category: Jewelry History
Delve into the past with Pendant and Ring. Here we study the connections between jewelry and history.
How Many October Birth Stones Are There?
Guess how many birthstones there are in October? 6!! Do you know what they are? Read on to find out!
September 12, 1857: The Ship of Gold
Discover the history of the SS Central America including, shipwreck, discovery, recovery, and litigation on Pendant and Ring Jewelry.
Heritage, History and Culture in Your Jewelry Box
Celebrate your heritage, history, and culture with Pendant and Ring Jewelry, and get some gift ideas too!
Bringing Brooches Back
Antique and Vintage brooches are a must-have item in your jewelry box. Join us at Pendant and Ring to see the trends and build your collection.
Happy International Cat Day, Jewelry Fans!
When did International Cat Day start? Although there are many newly created holidays, International Cat Day has ancient origins. The … More
The Admiral Gardner Shipwreck
Over two-hundred years after the inception of the British East India Company (BEIC), the debt buying and interest rate hikes … More
A History of US Currency – Part III
During the 20th century, the volume and variety of US coins in circulation expanded. Mints began adding presidential busts to … More
Not So Secret Societies and Their Symbols
Secret Societies maintain their secrecy through obfuscation but if you know where to look, you can spot members by their … More
A History of US Currency – Part II
Before the civil war, the American states minted many copper coins and the nascent federal government minted few coins. One … More
Fashionable Pins – A History
When I set out to write this post I didn’t understand the scope of pin history. It starts in the … More
Anne Bonny, Corsair At Large
Anne Bonny was a famous corsair of Irish birth. She moved to the English Colonies in North America when she … More
Shell Money to Shell Jewelry
Historical evidence of worldwide use of shells as currency exists on every continent. Although there is debate about the economic … More
Surprise Mom with a Mother’s Day History This Weekend
Gentle Reminder! Nudge, Nudge! Three days until May 12, 2019; Mother’s Day! Let the countdown begin! Long before jewelry was … More
4 Ways Money Moves
The story of human migration predates the use of money. Hunter gatherers crossed continents with nothing more than what they … More
What does the Plague have to do with Jewelry?
During medieval times, Plague swept through the European continent destroying communities and greatly reducing world population. Family lines ended, congregations … More
A Short History of Coin Jewelry
Our love of coin jewelry extends into the ancient past. Time travel with me as we explore a brief history … More
A History of Love Tokens
The exchange of love tokens is part of various rituals between two people. Small gifts help to cement the bond … More
National Native American Heritage Month
During November, Americans of all creeds, classes and colors give thanks. In 1990, the observance of Native American Heritage Month … More
Top 5 Favorite TV Shows to Borrow Jewelry From
Here are our top 5 favorite TV shows to borrow jewelry from! The ladies of Downton Abbey have fabulous late … More
Spooky Halloween Jewelry and a Creepy Gothic Spoon
We love Halloween. Every year we decorate, we dress-up and we find something fun to do. Sometimes we go to … More
