Nalin Singapuri

The Jewelry of Ancient Egypt

As the Egyptians valued personal adornment, all of the men and women, and even their Holy statues were always beautifully decorated with pieces of jewelry: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, collars, rings, armbands,...

Jewelry of the Roman Empire

By Nalin Singapuri

Ancient Rome is well endowed with a history decked in fame for its complex jewelry designs and their use of a vast variety of materials, specifically gems from all shades of...

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A Brief History of Renaissance Jewelry

Covered here is some of the history that begat this explosion of fashion, Renaissance jewelry trends, typical styles, and types of jewelry popular during the Renaissance, and a few of our designs. We hope...

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The Jewelry of Ancient Greece

By Nalin Singapuri

It’s no secret that Ancient Greek jewelry is beautiful in a dazzling, hypnotizing way. Without doing much, it takes us to a time where jewelry and accessories told their very...

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Victorian Jewelry, For the Queen in You

Victorian style jewelry is a timeless classic that is highly valued amongst the elites due to its unique craftsmanship and quality. Take a gander at our guide to Victorian jewelry which will help...

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Mummy Beads

By Nalin Singapuri

A Brief History of Mummy Beads Mummy beads have been discovered in countless Egyptian tombs, from the grand pyramids to the humblest burial sites. Their...

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The Jewelry of Ancient Egypt

By Nalin Singapuri

A History of Ancient Egyptian Jewelry Whenever I watch a movie or documentary set in Ancient Egypt, I get distracted by jewelry. Pieces are gemstone...

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Laurel Burch Jewelry: The Early Years

By Nalin Singapuri

The late, great Laurel Burch was an artist turned entrepreneur. Most prominently known for her jewelry designs, colorful cats, horses, and animals and beautiful fabrics....

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Memory Lane - Shashi Inc.

By Nalin Singapuri

1964 The Museum of Jewelry was born in 1964. Shashi Singapuri was an employee of Eastern Airlines with $700 and an idea. He bought antiques in...

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The MuseLetter: May 2019

By Nalin Singapuri

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