Robinson's Jewelers Blog / Art History

Discover the latest trends, tips, and insights in the world of fine jewelry with Robinson's Jewelers' official blog. Dive deep into the mesmerizing realm of precious metals and gemstones. Whether you're a jewelry aficionado or seeking styling advice, our curated articles are here to enlighten and inspire.

Close-up photograph of an intricate antique shell cameo pendant with a classical female profile, set in a yellow gold frame with a micro-mosaic border.

The Use of Micro-Sculptures and Cameos in Neoclassical Jewelry: Tiny Masterpieces with Epic Stories

Maya Thompson Posted on December 18 2025
Imagine holding an entire epic poem, a declaration of love, or a portrait of a goddess,...
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Abstract geometric jewelry with overlapping planes of gold and gemstones, inspired by Cubist art.

How Cubism Deconstructed Traditional Jewelry Forms: The Art of Wearing Picasso on Your Wrist

Maya Thompson Posted on December 03 2025
Okay, let's get something straight. For centuries, jewelry played by the rules. A ring ...
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A blend of Japanese woodblock print aesthetics with modern jewelry design, showcasing asymmetry and natural motifs

Japonisme: How Japanese Art Redefined Western Composition in the 19th Century - And Why Your Jewelry Collection Needs This Influence

Maya Thompson Posted on November 23 2025
Picture this: It’s the 1850s, and Western art is having what we might call a ‘compositi...
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Intricate Islamic geometric jewelry patterns featuring gold filigree and gemstones

The Jewels of the Islamic World: A Fusion of Art and Geometry - Where Math Meets Magnificence

Maya Thompson Posted on October 15 2025
Have you ever looked at a piece of jewelry and felt like you were staring into the secr...
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Opulent Renaissance style jewelry featuring pearls, gemstones, and intricate goldwork displayed on velvet.

The Jewelry of the Renaissance: A Period of Rebirth & Bling That Would Make a Medici Blush

Maya Thompson Posted on September 30 2025
Let’s be honest, when we think of the Renaissance, we usually picture moody portraits o...
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Modern vanitas style jewelry featuring a diamond skull ring and other symbolic pieces from Robinson's Jewelers collection

Vanitas Themes in Contemporary Jewelry: Memento Mori That's Actually Mor-eautiful!

Maya Thompson Posted on September 13 2025
Let’s be real, the phrase ‘memento mori’—Latin for ‘remember you must die’—isn’t exactl...
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