The Lewins Journal

The development of delicate settings, highlights the beauty and importance of gemstones. The progression of rolled gold takes centre stage, igniting the power of expression and freedom of design in costume jewellery. Part three, explores ‘The Aesthetic Period’. 

From remembrance of mourning, to mementos of souvenir jewellery. Prince Albert’s inspired watch chain, to oil painting enthusiast’s answer to the intaglio. To the introduction of silver harmonising with the mass production of diamonds. Part two, explores 'The Grand Period'.

One Queen, sixty-four years of evolution and three differing periods of ingenuity and expansion. Motivated and impelled the development and progression of jewellery: in design, style and expression, in a single era. Part one, explores 'The Romantic Period'.