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Happy World Ocean Day! On this special day, you can join us reflecting our personal connection to our Blue Planet throug...
08/06/2026

Happy World Ocean Day! On this special day, you can join us reflecting our personal connection to our Blue Planet through jewelry 🌏

Adorning the body is among the oldest and most universal of human activities and the immediate surroundings have always been an important source of organic materials. The crescent pectoral ornament (“Kina”) worn by the Mount Hagen people of the Highlands in Papua New Guinea holds a profound, sacred connection to the sea.

Made from the gold-lipped pearl shell (Pinctada Maximums, a species of oyster), the Kina serves as a vital link between the landlocked highland communities and the distant coastal regions. It is believed the pearl shells first came to the highlands of Papua New Guinea shortly before the arrival of Europeans, i.e. in the late 1800s. The people of Mount Hagen did not know the origin of the shells as they traded only with their immediate neighbors. Many mythological origins about the pearl shells exist, with some believing they grew on trees, while others believe they were brought down from the skies by spirits, reinforcing their supernatural, non-local origin.

Gleaming iridescent red or orange specimens are especially prized, and they are often rubbed with red ocher to enhance their color. The red ocher has connotations of wealth and fertility for the Hagen people. A badge of prestige, the Kina is displayed proudly on the chest with a string threaded between two holes in the shell. It is also used as a means of payment for the funeral services of relatives, compensation for murders committed by clan members or bridal dowries paid by a young man’s family✨

📸 Sandro, Smithsonian Magazine, 2018

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What do you think? Necklace or Headdress?For centuries, the Turkmen lived as nomadic herders in the desert and steppe la...
03/06/2026

What do you think? Necklace or Headdress?

For centuries, the Turkmen lived as nomadic herders in the desert and steppe landscape of Central Asia who developed an exceptionally rich repertoire of elaborate jewelry, such as temple earrings, chest pendants, forehead and back ornaments. Among these impressive jewelry, some of the most ornate pieces are integral parts to headdresses and hairstyles.

From a young age, a woman starts to wear jewelry whose shapes and materials are believed to ensure her ability to bear healthy children later in life as well as to ward off evil and illness. Here the Turkmen headdress is distinguished by the use of carnelian whose red color symbolizes energy, fertility and happiness. The silver is gilded for an added color effect and value✨

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26/05/2026

Throughout history across many cultures, emerald known as a “seeker” stone has been believed to endow the wearer with the ability to predict the future, reveal truth as well as make one an eloquent speaker.

We are celebrating the month of May - the birth month of the emerald - with our new book Eternal Jewels: A Collector’s Journey.

The museum founding director, Lee Kangwon and emeralds have always shared an intimate bond and in the chapter “Emerald - The Poet’s Stone,” she immerses herself in the alluring world of Colombian emeralds, where the vibrant green hues inspire an inner journey of spiritual growth and serenity.

Discover more about her voyage at the link in bio✨

Happy International Museum day!💗22 years ago, the World Jewellery Museum as Asia’s first jewellery museum opened its doo...
18/05/2026

Happy International Museum day!💗

22 years ago, the World Jewellery Museum as Asia’s first jewellery museum opened its doors to the public in Seoul. The deep involvement of founder Lee Kangwon and her family including her husband, Kim Seung-Young, a former ambassador and their daughter, Elaine in the establishment and ongoing operation of the Museum provides a dedicated, hands-on leadership, ensuring the Museum remains true to its mission: to spark wonder and inspire a deeper understanding of the world through jewellery. As the journey continues, we look ahead with gratitude and look forward to having you with us🫶

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May the 4th be with you!✨🪐🚀Did you know that Queen Amidala’s iconic Senate look designed by Trisha Biggar in “Star Wars:...
04/05/2026

May the 4th be with you!✨🪐🚀

Did you know that Queen Amidala’s iconic Senate look designed by Trisha Biggar in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” was inspired by traditional Mongolian women’s hairstyles?

For centuries generations of Mongolians have passed down the art and splendor of their jewelry. Elaborate works of silver, coral, amber, turquoise and enameling such as these hairpins display the opulence and exquisite craftsmanship characteristic of the Mongolians dating back to the 13th century. Here we can see how they express blood, fire, light, water, air, and sky in their intense beauty.

Mongolian jewelry embodies the essential attributes of femininity: beauty, strength, nurturing, fierceness, balance and connection. The spectacular headdress worn by married women is constructed over a metal frame and decorated with numerous silver ornaments, temple pendants, combs and hairpins which represent cow’s horns. A cow is the symbol of freedom and nomadic life in Mongolian culture 🐮

📸British Library, Endangered Archives Programme

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We think these “sun-kissed” temple pendants created by the Katawaz people along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border create a...
28/04/2026

We think these “sun-kissed” temple pendants created by the Katawaz people along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border create a glorious first bouquet of spring🌞

Worn hung from a headdress or the hair on the temple, the ornaments frame the woman’s face in order to exalt it all the better. Each comprises a round “basket” from which a “flowering tree grows.” It is made from embossed gold foil plaques attached to a silver base and decorated with small blue glass beads to protect the ears from evil spirits. The reverse includes a silver hook to aid with the suspension✨

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We are celebrating the 56th anniversary of Earth Day by highlighting the indigenous jewelry from the Amazon rainforest🌲🍃...
22/04/2026

We are celebrating the 56th anniversary of Earth Day by highlighting the indigenous jewelry from the Amazon rainforest🌲🍃💧

For the people of the Amazon in Colombia and Brazil, creating art is a sacred, ritualistic act, a living expression of honoring their ancestors, mythology, and environment. These seed necklaces were created not only with their hands, but also with their hearts and spirits.

Each seed was gathered with deep reverence for the Earth, and the jewelry was infused with prayers and wisdom of the indigenous traditions. Made with the most humble materials, they remind us that celebrating and appreciating the Earth is a daily commitment, and every little thing we do to care for the planet makes a difference 🌱

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Spring cleaning at the World Jewellery Museum!Routine cleaning of the museum collection is actually an ongoing, year-rou...
15/04/2026

Spring cleaning at the World Jewellery Museum!

Routine cleaning of the museum collection is actually an ongoing, year-round activity in order to keep the jewellery pieces safe from unwelcome guests such as pests, dust and mold. Gentle cleaning technique involves minimal intervention, focusing on preventative care such as using soft brushes and dry cloth to remove surface dust that can harm collections.

The gentle light touch of cleaning these large amber dowry necklaces from the Horn of Africa can become a rich sensory ritual. Rubbing amber produces a static electric charge, hence the ancient Greek name for amber “elecktron.” The friction occured during cleaning also releases a faint, pleasant pine-like fragrance. There is something sacred in holding these natural time capsule in my hands - a three-dimensional snapshot of prehistoric life that can span from hundreds to millions of years✨

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06/04/2026

In many cultures, seeing a butterfly on the first day of spring is considered a sign of good luck or a message from a deceased loved one, a kiss from heaven.

In 2011, I had a chance to catch up with Petr Dvorak in Prague. A few months ago, Petr found out about my plan to put together an exhibition celebrating the beauty of transformation through hundreds of stunning butterfly jewelry from around the world. When we met, he surprised me with the most meaningful butterfly adorned with garnets representing lasting friendship and a free spirit full of unbound creativity. As he placed the titanium glass butterfly brooch in the palm of my hand, Petr said “The miraculous life of a butterfly teaches us to be in the moment and learn to enjoy it.”

Born in 1954 in Český Krumlov, Czechoslowakia, Petr remained dedicated to his research about new form, new design, and new technology throughout his career. Ever an innovative artist with his trademark use of Bohemian garnet and glass, two classic Czech export materials, he developed a new metal-free form of adhesion which enabled him to set the garnet stones in molten glass. The glass beads with the inclusion of garnets were another example of his ingenious treatment with the traditional Czech jewelry materials.

Although Petr‘s physical presence is no longer with us, his butterfly shines as bright as ever, reminding us to keep our lights bright for others to see and follow🦋✨

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❗️BIG ANNOUNCEMENT❗️Today we’re SO thrilled to unveil an exciting new feature: the addition of a BRAND NEW ECO-FRIENDLY ...
01/04/2026

❗️BIG ANNOUNCEMENT❗️

Today we’re SO thrilled to unveil an exciting new feature: the addition of a BRAND NEW ECO-FRIENDLY INDOOR POOL on the top floor of the World Jewellery Museum! 🏊🏻‍♀️

The state-of-the-art pool features an advanced geothermal heating system powered by solar energy to provide year-round, energy-efficient water heating and cooling. Enjoy a variety of activities including swim lessons, aqua Zumba, and family recreation.

After enjoying the permanent exhibition, be sure to check out our new pool and make a splash! 💦

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