Discover dazzling objects encrusted with gems – from amethyst to Whitby jet.

The V&A jewellery collection is one of the most comprehensive in the world. Discover the stories behind the collection of over 3000 jewels.

gold (602) · nephrite (255) · pencil (250) · card (206) · watercolour (204) · diamond (166) · silver (146) · ruby (103).

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Опубликовано: 7 мар. 2023 г.

4 янв. 2023 г. · The gems are arranged according to the Mohs scale, with a central ring of coloured diamonds and radiates out towards the softest gems. Although ...

This faceted rock crystal would have been cut in India with the intention of it being set into jewellery or for the adornment of a larger decorative object.

3 июн. 2024 г. · The display showcases the variety and beauty of gems used by jewellers ― but is that why they were collected by their donor, the Reverend Chauncy Hare ...

A partially covered cave where the floor is literally covered in gemstones to collect. Inside is a gemstone and jewellery gift shop.

21 нояб. 2022 г. · The spectacular spiral display has 154 gemstones arranged by hardness. In the center is, of course, the diamond (in all colors); a pearl is on ...

The collection includes masterpieces in gold, silver, mosaic and enamel. Many are set with dazzling diamonds. To us, even those that do not feature precious ...