Look at this beautiful and ancient, gold jewelry! Over a millennia ago these museum pieces were carefully crafted and they haven’t aged a day!
Category: Jewelry History
Delve into the past with Pendant and Ring. Here we study the connections between jewelry and history.
A Brief History of Christmas in July
Join us for a brief history of Christmas in July!
Spanish Coin Pendants + Saturday Vibes
Hope you are having a great weekend! #Saturdayvibes are strong and these Spanish Coin Pendants are stunning. Thank you for joining us today, on Pendant and Ring.
Wow Me Wednesday: Neoclassical Jewelry
Welcome to the first installment of “Wow Me Wednesday!” So, not every Wednesday, but occasionally, we will curate a list … More
A Cache Uncovered in Small Slovak Village
A small treasure was uncovered in February 2020. Find out all the details with Pendant and Ring.
History of Mardi Gras Beads
Mardi Gras is next week! Why do Mardi Gras krewes throw purple, green, and gold beads?
Jewelry News; Replay The Roaring 20s.
It’s the Roaring 20s All Over Again. Meet some 1920’s starlets and look toward the upcomeing necklace and earring trends!
John Travolta, Princess Diana and the Sapphire Choker
What ever happened to Princess Diana’s favorite choker?
Haunted, Possessed, Cursed, or Otherwise Unfortunate Jewelry | Part 1
Three beautiful jewelry items with mysterious and unseemly histories.
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
