In 1792, the audacious theft of the French Crown Jewels rocked Paris. Taking place in the midst of the French Revolution, the theft occurred over the span of multiple days, and saw over 90% of the royal treasury cleaned out. In this episode, we are discussing the histories and fates of 3 of these stolen stones- the Sancy, Regent, and Hortensia diamonds.Find my Patreon at www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryjewelrystories
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Queen Pu-Abi's Golden Treasures
The discovery of Queen Pu-Abi's grave, replete with glittering treasure and dozens of attendants, guards, and retainers, was a startling and macabre revelation during the 1920s. A woman of high status, either a Queen, Priestess, or perhaps both, Pu-Abi's tomb had been hidden, untouched, for nearly 5,000 years. Come with me on a journey to uncover the shifting ideas about Pu-Abi's identity, her treasures, and how they have been displayed to the world during the last century.
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Everything You Have Ever Wanted To Know About Tiaras
Tiara Tuesday has quickly become one of the most exciting days of the week, and an opportunity to delve deep into the history of tiaras and all kinds of headwear. Despite making dozens of tiara videos, we have never actually discussed the history, styles, and etiquette of tiaras! Let's dive a bit deeper into the sparkling, ornate head jewelry we all love so much.
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The Art Of Faking It- A History Of Jewelry Forgery, Part 2- Fake Jewelry
The Art Of Faking It- A History Of Jewelry Forgery, Part 1 - Gemstones
Fakes and counterfeits are a huge problem in the jewelry world, from faux designer jewels to modern pieces meant to fool buyers into believing they're genuine antiquities. Far from being a modern problem, this scam has been around for thousands of years! In this episode, we tackle the age-old con of faking precious gems, whether by substituting them with cheaper lookalikes, or creating synthetic dupes.
A deep dive into history through the lens of jewelry! I'm Melise, a goldsmith trained in ancient techniques. Join me as we go down the rabbit hole of jewelry history, exploring topics that will expand our view of our ancient ancestors as sophisticated, accomplished cultures whose techniques and ideas about adornment are still relevant today. Jewelry is, after all, the most personal and meaningful form of art humans can create.
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