Extremely rare and thus immensely precious, pearls have always been objects of desire. As early as in antiquity, mussels were gathered in the Persian Gulf in search of pearls of supreme quality. After Alexander the Great conquered Persia, they also made their way to Europe. Countless legends, myths and stories about pearls have developed in the course of time. From classical antiquity to our day and age, pearls have been an integral part of jewellery. By means of historic as well as contemporary examples, this exhibition will present multifaceted ways of how to use pearls in jewellery and the skilled craftsmanship involved.
Pforzheim (Germany)- October 26, 2012 through January 27, 2013
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