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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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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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17/03/2026

Repost ✨📖

세계문화유산 분야에서 활동하는 영국 출판사로서 세계장신구박물관 컬렉션을 처음 접했을 때, 저희는 이 이야기가 일반적인 박물관도록이 아닌, 훨씬 더 친밀하고 생동감 넘치는 방식으로 전달되어야 한다는 것을 동감했습니다.

이강원 관장의 컬렉션에 있는 모든 장신구 뒤에는 카탈로그 항목으로는 담아낼 수 없는 무언가가 있습니다. 가슴 뭉클한 추억, 외교관 부인의 여정, 4개 대륙과 100여 개국을 넘나들며 이뤄낸 놀라운 발견이 바로 그것입니다. 이 책은 그러한 개인적이고 시적이며 심오한 문화적 의미를 기리고자 합니다.

이강원 관장의 시적인 수필과 세심한 디자인이 어우러진 Eternal Jewels는 새로운 차원의 출판물입니다. 저희는 이 책을 세상에 선보이게 되어 매우 자랑스럽게 생각하며, 앞으로 이어질 게시물들을 통해 더 많은 이야기를 여러분과 공유할 수 있기를 기대합니다.

교보문고, YES24, 알라딘 등 도서 사이트에서 해외배송 가능합니다✨

This is the first in a miniseries of posts celebrating this very special publication, and we wanted to start at the beginning: with the why.

As a publisher working in the heritage sector, we see our role as one of mutual understanding. When we first encountered the ’s collection, we knew this was a story that deserved to be told differently – not as a traditional catalogue, but as something far more intimate and alive.

Traditional jewellery catalogues document. They classify, they date, they attribute. And there is, of course, enormous value in that. But behind every gemstone and gilded chain in Director Lee Kangwon’s collection lies something a catalogue entry cannot capture: a heartfelt memory, a diplomatic journey, a remarkable discovery made across four continents and more than 100 countries. That human dimension – personal, poetic, profoundly cultural – is precisely what this book sets out to honour.

By pairing Director Lee’s own poetic narration with expressive, considered design, Eternal Jewels becomes something genuinely new: a publication where a collection’s identity provokes exciting innovation, where scholarship and storytelling are inseparable, and where the reader is invited not just to look, but to feel.

We are enormously proud to have brought it to life, and we can’t wait to share more with you in the posts ahead.

📖 Eternal Jewels is available via – link in the bio.

13/03/2026

Did you know today is National Jewelry Day? It seems no one really knows exactly who started National Jewelry Day, but we’re not complaining! Let’s be real, everyday is a jewelry day for us gemmaphiles🥰

Today is the perfect day to appreciate and showcase your jewelry collection. Here shares a selection of her favorite rings lately that are worn daily and layered💎

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02/03/2026

Happy birthday, Mommy!🎂🍾🎈🎁🎉💐

Today we celebrate everything you do for us with such beauty and grace. and I are deeply grateful to you for so many things. Most importantly, thank you for taking us on your travels around the world, using extraordinary jewelry as a stepping stone from one country to another so that we may create our own bejeweled pathway. We’re so lucky to have you and love you beyond life itself. You even ordered a rainbow for today’s celebration💗

24/02/2026

Which side are you today?🤔

The underside of this silver torc with Indian rupee coins from Pakistan (Swat Valley) or Afghanistan has received the same level of attention to detail and quality finishing as the front. Can you guess which side is the front?

Coins have been incorporated into jewelry worldwide since ancient times. Beyond its capacity to display wealth and status, the coin could serve as a talisman, worn for luck, protect against disease, ill fortune, and evil spirits. The timeless allure and significance of coin jewelry remain undiminished with time, embodying the spirit of centuries-old traditions and belief✨

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16/02/2026

Jade (옥, “Ok”) has been central to Korean culture for centuries which dates back to the Neolithic Age, peaking during the Three Kingdoms (57 BC to AD 668) when it was extensively used in personal ornaments and ceremonial rites to represent royal authority and prestige. Deeply rooted in Confucian and Buddhist traditions, jade continued to be revered as a spiritual talisman during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897) for its ability to ward of evil spirits, protect against misfortune or illnesses, and bring prosperity. Amulets such as this masterfully carved jadeite pendant with rubellite were passed down as a family heirloom, carrying blessings for future generations.

The colors found in the Korean jade mines range from white, yellow and topaz to emerald green. The traditional Korean technique for cutting and carving the extremely hard translucent stone involved meticulous, labor-intensive methods using repeated abrasion with a saw made of plaited silk threads or a wire applied with an abrasive substance.

Fast forward to today, and jade continues to be deeply embedded in rituals and daily life. Koreans believe in the power of jade to keep them healthy as well as cure existing illnesses. Jade is often integrated into holistic healing practices to harmonize mind and spirit. At Seollal (Lunar New Year), jade gifts are exchanged for prosperity. As we step into the lunar new year, we wish you a year filled with positive vibes and enduring grace of jade💚

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11/02/2026

What is your idea of light therapy to beat the dreary winter days?

We like to combat the February blues with gemstones associated with positive energy, vitality, spiritual growth, and clarity. Can you identify all these gemstones? 🤩

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03/02/2026

Reveling in the Passifolia tableware collection designed by the French artist extraordinaire Nathalie Rolland-Huckel for ✨

Nathalie’s mesmerizing work is a celebration of the grace and beauty of nature, and her enchanting botanical garden filled with lush tropical leaves and lavish colorful blossoms offers an multisensory immersive dining experience.

In 2023, the World Jewellery Museum had the honor of welcoming and the Master Artist (Maitre d’Art) and professor at ENSAAMA who have dedicated their lives to exploring how creativity, culture, and time-honored traditions can inspire innovative contemporary arts. Their hands connect us deeply to our shared heritage and honor the wisdom of our ancestors💕

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27/01/2026

The extraordinary jewelry of the nomadic Turkmen people are regal and reflect the spirit of the people who created them and wore them. The people have lived for centuries in southwestern Central Asia and northeastern Iran, located along the old Silk Road Trade Route that connects the East and the West.

Turkmen women adorn their bodies from head to toe with profuse amount of massive ornate silver jewelry like this gilded cuff (Bilezik) with carnelian. Turkmen jewelry is deeply symbolic, focusing on protection from the evil eye and fertility. Some say the large size of their jewelry pieces represents the armor worn by ancient Turkmen women who fought alongside their men in battle✨

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19/01/2026

Ethiopian Epiphany (”Timkat”) is a colorful festival, one of the holiest days on the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. Every year on the 19th or 20th of January, it is celebrated to commemorate the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. The priests and deacons wear heavily embellished ceremonial robes and carry ornate crosses and other icons. As they perform religious dances and songs, they lead the thousands of faithful followers in an immensely beautiful procession.

For Ethiopian Christians the pendant cross is the most valuable personal possession which is suspended around the neck by a silk cord or a cotton blue cord (“mateb”) received at baptism. It was during the reign of Emperor Zara Yacob (1434-1468) when a mandate was issued ordering all Christians to wear a cross on their neck as a symbol of faith. Initially the crosses were made from wood, bone, leather or stone. It was customary to bury the pendant crosses with the owner and very few of the early examples exist today. From the 19th century the majority of the crosses were either casted by the lost-wax method or cut directly from Maria Theresa thalers, Austrian silver coins which were a common currency throughout the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa during the 19th century.

Here is a small selection of the silver cross pendants from our storage room including the crosses from Lalibela, Axum, Gondar, and Jimma. The World Jewellery Museum collection features over 460 pieces of Ethiopian processional and pendant crosses, and some are on display in the Cross Gallery✨

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