Pearls, sapphires, diamonds & toadstones I Curator's Corner S3 Ep8

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  • @coopsevy5664
    @coopsevy5664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The art work that went into to this jewelry is jaw dropping, all the history is mind blowing.

  • @mynameiscordelia
    @mynameiscordelia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    She makes the subject so fascinating!

  • @wizardofahhhs759
    @wizardofahhhs759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The intricacy of jewelry in medieval times is is absolutely astounding.

  • @lukethomas658
    @lukethomas658 6 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I love you're putting this kind of content on TH-cam, thank you.

  • @kryw10
    @kryw10 6 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Please make nine more episodes like this about the rest of your jewelry because I am not completely engrossed and this one wasn't long enough. :D

  • @psammiad
    @psammiad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    Pearls are made by soaking up moonbeams?! That's an adorable idea.

    • @AR-mu4zq
      @AR-mu4zq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The idea itself is ethereal, archaic, they way she said it was adorable.

    • @redraven1410
      @redraven1410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It makes Pearl's sound so romantic!

    • @ishmaelforester9825
      @ishmaelforester9825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The sea was associated with heavenly bodies because rising and setting, they seemed to plunge into and arise from it. The world was thought to be surrounded by a great ocean. I think that is why sunbeams and moonbeams were associated with the pearl and it's also a key to a lot of ancient symbolism. In a way they imagined every night and day the sun and moon and stars were skinny-dipping in the ocean, which is kind of adorable.

    • @jacquiventura4646
      @jacquiventura4646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's lovely, 😊😉

    • @michaelnissen4322
      @michaelnissen4322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And sunbeams, that's common knowledge these days🤥

  • @dazuk1969
    @dazuk1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great stuff Naomi, we all love bit of bling. Big shout to all who work at the British museum.

  • @BarbaraMerryGeng
    @BarbaraMerryGeng 6 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    I love listening to these lectures presented by the British Museum. If my teachers were as interested in their subjects, I might have learned something in school . Thanks for posting .😆

    • @JuliaMalvar
      @JuliaMalvar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @K Pee Not true...

    • @julietfischer5056
      @julietfischer5056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @K Pee - You've never been turned off of a subject because teachers or readers or fans made it sound boring or incomprehensible or otherwise undesirable? You were never bored in class because the teacher went through the motions? All the memorizing didn't make you disgusted with the whole process of learning? Either you had one hell of a support system or you are a paragon of all the virtues.

    • @patriciabaker6060
      @patriciabaker6060 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s for sure! I would have been smarter sooner!🧐

    • @scarletpimpernelagain9124
      @scarletpimpernelagain9124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Juliet Fischer and to us average, flawed human beings unbearably pompous and patronising.

    • @tauceti8341
      @tauceti8341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is why I am in favor of home schooling, meet the curriculum while allowing your children to awake when they want, play when they want, and pursue the knowledge they want, when they want.
      I have been through the institutionalized torture they call schooling, and I will not make my child a corporate pawn.

  • @juanvelez8564
    @juanvelez8564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Beautiful rings. I wish that we had seen more.

  • @LQOTW
    @LQOTW 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I totally love geeking out on all things medieval. Thanks much for such an interesting video!

  • @Trmtsociety
    @Trmtsociety 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The religious pictures engraved on each side of that ring are amazing in their detail.

  • @censusgary
    @censusgary 6 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    In a lapidary now, we would discuss a stone’s color, hardness, chemical composition, crystalline structure, and so on. But medieval people were more interested in a stone’s magical powers.

    • @leahrobinson7050
      @leahrobinson7050 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yup! Amethyst was for protection.

    • @OcarinaSapphr-
      @OcarinaSapphr- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@leahrobinson7050 And apparently it helped to prevent drunkenness... the more you know.

    • @rei_cirith
      @rei_cirith 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@OcarinaSapphr- So give your daughters amethysts?

    • @dappa4608
      @dappa4608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rei_cirith They ground it up and put it in wine as well

    • @acninee
      @acninee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@OcarinaSapphr- It helped prevent drunkenness and poisoning. There are tales of people drinking their wine from an amethyst goblet only to find a drop of poison frozen to the wall of the goblet after it had been drained!

  • @Ingrid0410
    @Ingrid0410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Medieval jewelry is astounding! Thank you!

  • @alicekeene7165
    @alicekeene7165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really loved this tour of medevial jewelry. Thanks 😊

  • @ricecoffee3968
    @ricecoffee3968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These are great insights into history. I am always amused at the riches of the Holy Church. More classrooms should include this and Phil Harding in their history sessions. This is alive history.

  • @FtonDavid
    @FtonDavid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Big fan of roleplaying games like Dungeon and Dragons, I sent this video to the handful of people that run such games, maybe treasure found by adventurers we play will be more historically accurate and have more flavour. Thank you for sharing.

    • @duckrutt
      @duckrutt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There are a LOT of things D&D gets wrong but I think most of them are rules issues (balance) and taking material from fantasy works rather than history. I can't say I blame them for doing it that way, it's an application of reality not being realistic in the minds of many.
      If you don't feel like doing a bunch of research on your own Fantasy Wargaming has a nice section on materials, numerology, astrology etc. It's been out of print for... lets call it awhile but copies are cheap and the last person I recommended it to found a scan online somewhere if that's your bag.

  • @reiwolfsohn9513
    @reiwolfsohn9513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m loving all of these stories! Thank you! It’s funny, I always wanted a sapphire in the centre for a wedding ring, I like these associations. 😊💐

  • @andien8760
    @andien8760 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Really interesting! I wish the video was longer so I could learn more!

  • @troyh544
    @troyh544 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Such an awesome video! Very interesting and informative :) Thanks Naomi.

  • @jonathanconnor8190
    @jonathanconnor8190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It always amazes me how they made things like jewellery and swords with such intricate details without the use of modern technology!

  • @systlin2596
    @systlin2596 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This jewelry is all just exquisite! And this is fascinating.
    You have a wonderful job, to be able to work with, understand, and admire such lovely and meaningful works of art all day!

  • @JD-yz2iz
    @JD-yz2iz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video. Would love to see more pieces and more up close, HD photos of them.

  • @carlagoncalves531
    @carlagoncalves531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating presentation. I so happy I discovered this channel. You are such a gifted teacher!

  • @Ingrid0410
    @Ingrid0410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much! This was beautiful!! Please do more videos on jewelry

  • @dpereira1395
    @dpereira1395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could listen to her tell this story forever. ☺️

  • @lauren8809
    @lauren8809 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    more Naomi Speakman, please!

  • @7ajhubbell
    @7ajhubbell 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It appears as though the reasons for wearing jewelry have remained constant throughout the ages.
    Thank you.

  • @DezMarivette
    @DezMarivette 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow thank you for sharing these treasures! The craftsmanship is astounding and the cuts are remarkable. To think of doing all that smithing by sunlight or candlelight is crazy. Loved every moment of it! I too am a lover of making jewelry and precious stones.

  • @skyfrostthunderrock
    @skyfrostthunderrock 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the more things change, the more they stay the same.
    great video! thanks for sharing!

  • @cosettadc8486
    @cosettadc8486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Naomi for your video, it's very interesting, clear and accurate. You could make others on old jewellery 🤩

  • @Syrkyth
    @Syrkyth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I've always enjoyed learning about the odd behaviors of past civilizations.
    One of my favourites are the wunderkammer - filled with treasures and tall tales in equal amounts by people with enough wealth and schooling that you'd think that they would have been able to tell the difference between the two. Not so much apparently.

  • @carianin5293
    @carianin5293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is fascinating. Also amazing is the beautiful and intricate work that went into making these beautiful pieces. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Dirtbag-Hyena
      @Dirtbag-Hyena 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Especially considering the time. Those guys were masters of art. Amazing and breathtaking. I think old world things(cars,firearms,clothing,jewelry,ect)are way more facinating & beautiful works of art versus modern-day. Amazing these little pieces are still around,& to be able to hold them..What an awesome job.

    • @carianin5293
      @carianin5293 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you completely!

  • @elyset911
    @elyset911 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This curator is absolutely fabulous! What an interesting talk.

  • @tauceti8341
    @tauceti8341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How many corners does the brisitsh muesuem have?
    Why don't other museums have filmed curator corners?
    This is fascinating!

    • @JakeDetects
      @JakeDetects ปีที่แล้ว

      Cos we're British and got our heads screwed on

  • @Tyler.i.81
    @Tyler.i.81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm impressed with your curators British museum they are all beautiful ladies showing us beautiful artifacts.

  • @susanhepburn6040
    @susanhepburn6040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating and very informative. Thank you very much.

  • @introverttaciturn4133
    @introverttaciturn4133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I love ancient and medieval jewelries. If I have to buy one for myself, I'd buy jewelries that are not perfectly polished and looked raw, especially the rings exactly like from the old times such as these. 😍

    • @carolsaia7401
      @carolsaia7401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Look up Pave Jewlery in Oakland and Berkeley, CA Michael Erlich? does designs based on old, antique styles.

    • @scarletpimpernelagain9124
      @scarletpimpernelagain9124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ever thought about taking up jewellery making? You can get a similar effect with coloured copper wires, scrolling and gemstones plus the satisfaction of crafting something beautiful and unique that you can pass on to future generations.

    • @scarletpimpernelagain9124
      @scarletpimpernelagain9124 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ever thought about taking up jewellery making? You can get a similar effect with coloured copper wires, scrolling and gemstones plus the satisfaction of crafting something beautiful and unique that you can pass on to future generations.

    • @nobodysbaby5048
      @nobodysbaby5048 ปีที่แล้ว

      They recently found a wedding ring that's absolutely stunning.

  • @SparkieGoth
    @SparkieGoth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amy Speakman is so knowledgeable - and she seems really nice.

  • @77heraclitus
    @77heraclitus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    quite intriguing! Thank you Naomi.

  • @hoolydooly5799
    @hoolydooly5799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i confess I have watched this many times, as I have the other videos from other curators, collections managers and restorers. Thank you Naomi.

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox2308 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How lovely and fascinating--thank you!

  • @daniellezykowska981
    @daniellezykowska981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so enjoyable and well done too.

  • @piedwagtailrameau
    @piedwagtailrameau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating insight into these beautiful works of art...

  • @dangerspouse4741
    @dangerspouse4741 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    At 1:22 isn't that the Thorn Reliquary described in an episode of BM's "A History of the World in 100 Objects"? Fantastic stuff. Thanks for another brilliant episode!

  • @BeeKool__113
    @BeeKool__113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a splendidly fascinating video! I love all the symbolism behind each piece. Very interesting history and some exquisite pieces. I quite enjoyed listening to Naomi Speakman’s lecture.

  • @HeardFromMeFirst
    @HeardFromMeFirst 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's now September the 6th 2021...
    It's one o'clock in the morning, and due to a late dinner, I'm having trouble getting back to sleep,
    I saw this little video, and as I have an interest in History in General. .I thought I'd give it a look, (I subscribed over a year ago).
    I found it absolutely fascinating, and added to my history hunger, and now I am compelled to catch up with some more..Bang goes my Sleep...
    Thank you. 💜

  • @janeperanteau6129
    @janeperanteau6129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating! And well done.

  • @skitsavage
    @skitsavage 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So creative! People got some skills.

  • @1killeragogo
    @1killeragogo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your channel, thank you for bringing this and your expertise to the world of TH-cam.

  • @monicacall7532
    @monicacall7532 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating! Thanks for this video. Please put more videos like this one out!

  • @Carol-D.1324
    @Carol-D.1324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Informative and fascinating! Thank you for your video! I’m hooked!

  • @thefilmtube659
    @thefilmtube659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So insightful and (a)I 'm sure that wasn't all, (a)I would love to see a series on this subject, with Ms Speakman!

  • @Mazequax
    @Mazequax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    She's saying _fish tooth_ like it's the most normal thing.

    • @JaneDoe-ci3gj
      @JaneDoe-ci3gj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yea fish tooth for me is a normal thing. I guess it just depends on how much you know about fish.

    • @scarletpimpernelagain9124
      @scarletpimpernelagain9124 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jane Doe 🥰

  • @lenafranklin7262
    @lenafranklin7262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to learn the history of these rings. I adore crystals and we all still use them for amulet, health, and other reasons! Nothing much has changed in that regard

  • @lucindabean1646
    @lucindabean1646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly why I clicked on, to find out what a Toadstone is. I was so pleased that you did closeups of the etchings but disappointed that you didn’t do the same for the stones. Fascinating information though!

  • @gringagarbo7508
    @gringagarbo7508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video!! Thank you & please, more like it?!

  • @Pressity1
    @Pressity1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oooh! Excellent recommendation by the Almighty TH-cam algorithm! Museum, history, England, uh-take-my-subscription-now! This is most certainly intriguing to this Anglophile history buff!

  • @daveha5783
    @daveha5783 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:54 she sounds like she’s singing! Loved her narration throughout the video but this part really made me happy

  • @LucasBorioMakeUp
    @LucasBorioMakeUp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    More of this jewelery please

  • @cecillebarone9252
    @cecillebarone9252 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the color of the Pearls/grey,blue a bit irregular I see on old paintings Love this video!!

  • @istvansipos9940
    @istvansipos9940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    - sunbeams and moonbeams make pearls. PERIOD.
    - and how do you know this? I mean, what is you evid...
    - dude, which part of PERIOD don't you understand?
    I keep wondering how we survived all those dark centuries. But, at least, they made beautiful things.
    (and I give up: idk why this comment appeared double)

    • @19Murad77
      @19Murad77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ... if only things had really changed.
      Despite tons of evidence (or lack of, for supernatural things) there is still so many people believing in fairy tales, humans living along the dinosaurs, the earth being flat, etc..

    • @ishmaelforester9825
      @ishmaelforester9825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That idea is of course far more ancient than the middle ages. The ocean (and everything in it) was associated with heavenly bodies (as everything distant or beneath) because it was imagined to surround their world, and the sun and moon and stars would plunge into it and arise from it, East to west (hence pearls, and precious stones and gems more generally) A lot of traditional belief and symbolism we find arbitary or nonsensical is based on this notion or derives from it. Its nonsense to us, but it is actually profoundly rational in that context. Relatively they had no idea about geology, geography or the mechanics of the solar system.

    • @ishmaelforester9825
      @ishmaelforester9825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In a way they were not entirely wrong, because no doubt current theory connects the moon and tides, for example. Think about it: to ancients, the heavenly bodies, signals for everything important, did quite literally dissappear over the horizon into the ocean and underground to return. This was a very important observation for them so their culture was soaked in it. So gems, including pearls? Must be something the heavens do as they cycle. It's actually quite rational.

  • @-pyrosef-
    @-pyrosef- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting! I've never thought about medieval jewelry. Thank you for sharing

  • @Krawurxus
    @Krawurxus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A very interesting and educational video, and it made me feel really smart as well when I instantly knew that the guy with the sword in his head inside a church was a depiction of the murder and martyrdom of Thomas Beckett in Canterbury Cathedral... even though I'm not religious or British.

  • @aking3624
    @aking3624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The toadstone aka: fossilized fish tooth is amazing!! 😃

  • @TsetsiStoyanova
    @TsetsiStoyanova 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love this Art

  • @ellienorrr8524
    @ellienorrr8524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really miss these curator's corner episodes

  • @steevemartial4084
    @steevemartial4084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always. I'd love a video about posy rings too.

  • @paillette2010
    @paillette2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this!! Thank you!!

  • @hathawyn
    @hathawyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fact that these still exist in this state of conservation literally over five centuries later is exactly why people still see jewelry as investments

  • @Rye_Toast
    @Rye_Toast 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I always figured all the gold and gems was a power move to display the church's wealth. Interesting that there's an actual reason for it, that would explain the opulence of the relics and objects I got to see in the Armory Museum in Moscow, talk about adornments!

  • @pamelacorbett8774
    @pamelacorbett8774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need more like this! 😍

  • @danb7601
    @danb7601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating! But the best pearl to survive the middle ages is still the poem! :)

  • @katiekat4457
    @katiekat4457 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love looking at things like this.

  • @jessicabey275
    @jessicabey275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So fascinating !

  • @brandyb2931
    @brandyb2931 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sapphire's are so beautiful, that was a large one with a beautiful blue color when the light hit it.

    • @nomine4027
      @nomine4027 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. The filter of blue and green through the light is truly breathtaking.

  • @user-pt1cz4ot1e
    @user-pt1cz4ot1e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    “The Middle Ages were magic!”

    • @minimini550
      @minimini550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One simply cannot read that in a normal voice

  • @josephskiles
    @josephskiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i'm not really into jewelry myself but that icon ring is beautiful!

  • @markanthonymarla
    @markanthonymarla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am partial to Star Sapphires, to me they are exquisite .. and my birthstone ... This is a wonderful lecture class

  • @cynthiameans
    @cynthiameans 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting. I'm fascinated by the detail in the jewelry considering they didn't have any modern tools as we do today. I guess it shows how skillful they were and creative with what they had.

  • @chairde
    @chairde 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Wow this is especially interesting for me because here in the USA we just don’t have anything even close to this wonderful history. The craftsmanship is stunning.

    • @johnmiddleton4291
      @johnmiddleton4291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The history of Europe is also the history of the US. It's the same as the history of Rome being the history of Europe.

    • @redmanish
      @redmanish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      JW McCabe Only if you don’t consider Native American history to be the history of our land, which I do.

    • @Trmtsociety
      @Trmtsociety 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If your of European descent it's also part of your history too.

    • @beth7935
      @beth7935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do consider Indigenous Australian history to be the history of our land- the vast majority of its history! I don't consider it part of my personal history tho, as all my ancestors came from Europe. So I see European history up til 150-200 years ago as part of my history. I mean, the convict system is part of British history, & I wouldn't exist without it! :D

    • @beth7935
      @beth7935 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Trmtsociety I love your username! So cute!

  • @norrieblackeby1041
    @norrieblackeby1041 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! Thank you!

  • @alexandrasmith4393
    @alexandrasmith4393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved the programme, especially your point about artists/craftsmen trying to make a 'heaven on earth' picture with their materials. In scripture there are various visions of Heaven which usually speak about the sapphire floor and throne of God. Someone pointed out recently in an article about the stones of the High Priest''s Breastplate that the stone originally would have been Lapis Lazuli as it is a beautiful blue with gold flecks in it.

  • @inessamaria2428
    @inessamaria2428 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating topic.

  • @robertschlesinger1342
    @robertschlesinger1342 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting ans worthwhile video.

  • @daninb8939
    @daninb8939 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really liked it thank you so much!

  • @infinitecuriosity9210
    @infinitecuriosity9210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Can't I please make a suggestion in filming,
    We want to see the jewelry while your explaining the information.
    Keep it in the tray, still close up shot anduse a pointed object to point out details, not a gloved hand, it gets in the way.

    • @gh0st_0f_b0b_chandler
      @gh0st_0f_b0b_chandler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why is she using gloves to handle precious metal anyway?

    • @FlourescentPotato
      @FlourescentPotato 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gh0st_0f_b0b_chandler why not?

    • @EleanorPeterson
      @EleanorPeterson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@gh0st_0f_b0b_chandler - Bare fingers are abrasive. If the gold is pure it will be soft and will wear away over the years. Not quickly, but it'll happen. Silver tarnishes. Pearls are soft, absorbent, and easily stained. Jewellery with mounted stones is full of cracks and crevices which will gradually fill with dust, dirt and perspiration if handled without gloves.
      These are museum pieces. Dirt requires cleaning, which causes further wear and damage, so it's best not to get things covered in crud in the first place.
      As a curator it's her job to preserve artefacts for future generations, so people and scholars 500 years from now will be able to examine a ring or brooch that's in exactly the same condition it was in 900 years previously, and not something that's been degraded by time and incompetent museum staff.

    • @EleanorPeterson
      @EleanorPeterson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi K T! I understand your point, but I think these videos are really more of an excuse to put some of the museum's ordinarily unseen people in the spotlight rather than to present a detailed review of the items they look after.
      Yes, it'd be nice if the camera spent more time on the artefacts. But maybe it's best to see this TH-cam stuff as a teaser to get more peeps into the museum to inspect things for themselves.
      That's not practical for most of us, rather frustrating, and certainly not fair... but when's life ever been fair, eh? ;-)

    • @grottoserpentina9342
      @grottoserpentina9342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @KT: Totally agree. And I found the loose fitting/wrinkly blue nitrile/latex gloves very distracting. Would have been better to wear the thin white cotton gloves worn by curators for flipping through antique books etc. Or better/tight fitting black nitrile/latex gloves. The jewelry would contrast better against black.

  • @crawdadds
    @crawdadds 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So interesting! Thank you

  • @GinnyLantern
    @GinnyLantern 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, that was really interesting.

  • @malorie8557
    @malorie8557 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What I love about the icon ring, is that the diamond is raw cut. If I see it correctly, there are shades, lines of black and not completely clear. This is coming back in the ring industry and what my engagment ring is made of.

  • @dancingcolorsVdeRegil
    @dancingcolorsVdeRegil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So, I love these pieces and please offer us more, more more!! ha! Seeing these pieces is fascinating. I was just watching a Historic Drama (with alot of fiction added in) and as usual critiquing the jewellery. Same period as these, and wondering how they came to make or find the pieces on the actors. All of the stones were cabachons, nothing faceted. But as you discuss the diamond, I also would imagine that some other stones were being minmally faceted too.
    The pearls though, did you mean to say that they are usually lost from the jewellery because of the nature of their being generally soft, or did you mean that they were often lost due to the way they were attatched? Anyway, it's just semantics. I loved seeing that intricate design and also the pearls. The idea that they were connected tp purity is funny because they form from an impurity being inside the shell!
    Thanks so much! I hope to get to see more ancient jewellery!

  • @Kilosanative
    @Kilosanative 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks, this is a great and informative video. my ocd is stuck on the gloves that are too large for her hands.

  • @refinedbrass
    @refinedbrass 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    those rings have so much style

  • @scarymonsterer
    @scarymonsterer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    fascinating-so many questions thx for putting this together

  • @catoelder4696
    @catoelder4696 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing that!

  • @Action_Sloth
    @Action_Sloth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This gives new meaning to the jewelry items I get in RPGs

  • @kimworkman2425
    @kimworkman2425 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this

  • @martabachynsky8545
    @martabachynsky8545 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Medieval jewelry is so much prettier than that which is made today.

    • @Ingrid0410
      @Ingrid0410 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marta Bachynsky yes it is! Even replicas are more beautiful! If you watch any fashion bloggers they all wear and advertise the same plain boring stuff

  • @PRMoody78
    @PRMoody78 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely, thank you!

  • @nocturnefaust3500
    @nocturnefaust3500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Diamonds have a very clear connection with purity.” Was that a pun?! Lol

    • @leeboriack8054
      @leeboriack8054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Diamonds represent purity,
      oh what some people will do to get diamonds. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge....

  • @ZiggyWhiskerz
    @ZiggyWhiskerz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The word "toadstone" in the title is what made me click...the hell is a "toadstone"? I shall watch to find out!

    • @merindymorgenson3184
      @merindymorgenson3184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ericat yep! Me too!

    • @PhilipLeitch
      @PhilipLeitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. Maybe because you would kiss it on a bishop's hand so that he would bless you like you would kiss a toad to become a prince.

    • @darklin333
      @darklin333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same same.

    • @gugl4106
      @gugl4106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And it turns out it actually is a fish tooth stone. How would have known.

    • @johnnyenglish009
      @johnnyenglish009 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same