I wanted to find out more about jewellery and in doing so I discovered a fascinating world.

By way of an introduction David and I would like to share some of the most interesting features with you.

Gold has been a major symbol of wealth and power for many thousands of years. Not only was it used to make jewellery but also to fashion many items for everyday use. As some of these items have survived the test of time historians have been able to tell us much about our forebears.