Talisman Gallery is a leading British jewellery retailer based in London.
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
I love this Parisian coffee and tea emporium and cafe – owner Eric Duchossoy has kindly provided some images as I didn’t have a camera when I visited during Fashion Week. So forgive the reposting of this section of my last blog! Read more . . .
Category: In the loupe, Introduction
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
I couldn’t resist the London preview of the extraordinary jewellery collection coming up for sale at Christies in New York in December. You would certainly need La Taylor’s big personality and star power to wear some of the pieces. And her deep pockets to match. Read more . . .
Category: Introduction
Saturday, October 1st, 2011
Opal derives from the Latin opalus and possibly the Sanskrit upala meaning precious stone. It is a mineraloid gel with a high water content. The colour ranges from clear and white through green, blue, yellow, orange and red. Opals have been compared to both fire and rainbows, as they contain such vivid colour, movement and light.
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Category: Introduction
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
I was in Basel for nearly a week at the trade fair, which is always exhausting. All that traveling from my hotel in Germany (it’s impossible to get a room in the city itself) and the show is vast. But I have a sense of some of the trends around now and in the coming months. Read more . . .
Category: Introduction
Monday, April 19th, 2010
This is the magazine section of the Talisman Gallery website. A jeweller’s loupe magnifies and clarifies, and being in the loop means never worrying that you’re not up to date with the most exciting new things around. We’ll be posting something every Friday in at least one category. There’s information, themed articles about jewellery from around the world and throughout history and regular updates about new stock appearing in Talisman Gallery stores. Read more . . .
Category: Introduction
