The Lewins Journal
Birthstones
Diamond: The Birthstone of April
Forever marked with an elite status, diamonds have remained supreme, against all other gemstones, since their trailblazing discovery in 800BC. Delve into the depths of the diamond universe and unco...
Birthstones
Aquamarine: The Birthstone of March
The serene gemstone, embodies the captivating colours of the ocean, from light blue to greenish blue. Anciently referred to as the Sailor’s gem, providing good luck to mariners, when voyaging at se...
Birthstones
Amethyst: The Birthstone Of February
Favoured and adorned across centuries, the enamoured gemstones velvety, royal purple hue, exudes a mystical glamour. Historically and spiritually associated with the concept of protection. The mod...
The Aesthetic Period
Jewellery In The Victorian Era, Part III
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...
The Grand Period
Jewellery In The Victorian Era, Part II
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...
The Romantic Period
Jewellery In The Victorian Era, Part I
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 expressio...
Glossary
Wordfinder, A Glossary of Terms
The secret world behind the scientific study of precious gem materials, the historical revolution of jewellery and the mastery of horology, is vast and frequently unexplored. Discover the meaning b...
