f every piece of jewellery tells a story, then its box is a library: a place of craft and beauty that keeps each story safe. The Ancients knew this, of course. Wealthy Egyptians, who were buried with their jewels, believed gems had spiritual significance and kept them in intricately carved, gilded wooden boxes inlaid with gems; even the poor crafted simple caskets for
Treasure troves
Jul 14, 2022
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