JEWELLERY

This pendant is a reproduction of a 12th-13th Century medieval circular pendant with eight radiating arms decorated with a flower pattern. The original would have been gilded and enameled. These pendants were worn on the harnesses of horses as decoration...

This quarterfoil shaped pendant is decorated with an heraldic dragon. It is a replica of a medieval pendant that would have been gilded and enameled. These pendants were worn on the harnesses of horses as decoration. Some of the more popular designs...

During the medieval period Knights in armour would decorate their shields with heraldic designs. These would be used to identify each knight either on the battlefield or during a tournament. Some of the most popular heraldic designs featured animals and...

Henry VIII became King of England in 1509. Henry proclaimed himself Head of The Church of England and dissolved the monasteries. He had six wives during his reign in his quest for a male heir. Henry VIII was the first English monarch to have a navy and...

Henry VIII was born in Greenwich in 1491. He became King of England in 1509 after being crowned at Westminster Abbey. Henry Proclaimed himself head of the Church of England and dissolved the monasteries. He had six wives during his reign in his quest for...

Greek mythology and history appear in Greek jewellery designs. This can be seen in jewellery portraying their deities, people and animals from heroic legends. Owls were also popular in jewellery and coinage as Athena was the patron goddess of Athens and...

In ancient Greece Gold jewellery was mostly worn for public appearances or on special occasions. It was frequently given as a gift and was predominantly used by women to show wealth, social status and beauty. Much of this jewellery was made from gold...

Pewter falcon ring supplied in a clear blister on an information card which describes each of the 3 Egyptian rings available.

Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII and became Queen of England in 1558. During her reign she had Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned for 19 years and then executed. Her navy destroyed the Spanish Armada of Phillip II in 1588 and she had Shakespeare...

Elizabeth I was born in Greenwich in 1533. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and became queen of England in 1558. During her reign she had Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned for 19 years and then executed. Her navy sailed on great voyages of discovery and...

The elephant is the largest animal that lives on land. They have tusks made from ivory and are the only animal to have a nose in the form of a trunk that they use as a hand. There are two kinds of elephants, African elephants and Indian elephants, also...