Arsinoe Necklace
Luxuries: Persia to Greece
SHINAR JEWELS × MUSEUMS
FROM ARTEFACT TO ADORNMENT
From remarkable museum exhibitions to historic collections, Shinar Jewels has had the privilege of creating jewellery inspired by extraordinary objects, cultures and stories from the past.
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THE BRITISH MUSEUM
FIVE EXHIBITIONS. COUNTLESS STORIES.
A SHARED PASSION FOR THE PAST.
A SHARED PASSION FOR THE PAST.
Over a number of major exhibitions, Shinar Jewels has had the privilege of creating jewellery for The British Museum, drawing inspiration from extraordinary objects, cultures and stories spanning the ancient world and beyond. From Persia and Rome to China, Myanmar and the Renaissance, each project has offered a new chapter of history to explore through jewellery.
THE BRITISH MUSEUM ×
SHINAR JEWELS
CREATED FOR & SELECTED BY THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Explore jewellery created for five landmark exhibitions, each inspired by extraordinary objects, cultures and stories from the past.
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LUXURIES: PERSIA TO GREECE
Jewellery inspired by the extraordinary objects, craftsmanship and cultural exchange explored in the British Museum exhibition.
Lion and Bull Coin Necklace
Luxuries: Persia to Greece
Persian Lion Coin Necklace
Luxuries: Persia to Greece
Persian Floral Necklace Museum
Luxuries: Persia to Greece
Persian Bowl Necklace Museum
Luxuries: Persia to Greece
Persian King Coin Necklace
Luxuries: Persia to Greece
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CHINA'S HIDDEN CENTURY
Jewellery created in response to the art, ornament and material culture explored in China's Hidden Century.
Empress Cixi Necklace
China's Hidden Century
Amethyst Flower Necklace
China's Hidden Century
Lady Li Pearl and Malachite Earrings
China's Hidden Century
Chinese Amethyst Cabochon Necklace
China's Hidden Century
Arch Tiger Necklace
China's Hidden Century
Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings
China's Hidden Century
Qing Necklace
China's Hidden Century
Qing Earrings
China's Hidden Century
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BURMA TO MYANMAR
A collection shaped by the colours, objects and cultural histories explored within Burma to Myanmar.
Ruby Star Necklace
Burma to Myanmar
Burmese Elephant Necklace
Burma to Myanmar
Burmese Elephant Earrings
Burma to Myanmar
Golden Bloom of Ava Necklace
Burma to Myanmar
Golden Bloom of Ava Necklace
Burma to Myanmar
Dhammaraja Coin Earrings
Burma to Myanmar
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LEGION: LIFE IN THE ROMAN ARMY
Jewellery inspired by the archaeology, objects and visual culture of the Roman world, created for Legion: Life in the Roman Army.
Fayum Mummy Portrait Statement Necklace
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Fayum Portrait Necklace
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Fayum Portrait Earrings
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Column Pearl Earrings
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Mosaic Pearl Necklace
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Mosaic Pearl Earrings
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Centurion Hoops
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Trajans Column Necklace
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Roman Shield Necklace
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Roman Shield Earrings
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
Julia Domna Coin Necklace
Legion: Life in the Roman Army
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MICHELANGELO: THE LAST DECADES
Renaissance-inspired jewellery created in conversation with the extraordinary art and material culture explored in Michelangelo: The Last Decades.
Lady in White Necklace
Michelangelo: The Last Decades
Lady in White Earrings
Michelangelo: The Last Decades
David's Necklace
Michelangelo: The Last Decades
Venetian Cross Necklace
Michelangelo: The Last Decades
Garnet Cross Enamel Necklace
Michelangelo: The Last Decades
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ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM
PAST EXHIBITIONS WITH NEW CHAPTERS AHEAD.
A CONTINUING COLLABORATION THROUGH JEWELLERY.
A CONTINUING COLLABORATION THROUGH JEWELLERY.
Across a growing series of exhibitions, Shinar Jewels has had the privilege of creating jewellery in collaboration with Oxford University's Ashmolean Museum. From the ancient Mediterranean and the cultural history of plants to money, power and Bronze Age Knossos, each exhibition has offered a different world to explore through jewellery. Together, these collaborations continue a shared fascination with objects, material culture and the stories they carry through time.
THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM × SHINAR JEWELS
WHERE HISTORY BECOMES JEWELLERY
Explore our work with Oxford University's Ashmolean Museum, from our latest exhibition collection to the collaborations that came before.
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APHRODITE: THE MAKING OF A GODDESS
Our latest collaboration with the Ashmolean Museum, drawing on the material culture, colour and ornament of the ancient Mediterranean.
Greek Meander Hoops
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Seashell Necklace
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Roman Mosaic Necklace
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Swan Necklace
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Swan Earrings
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Lapis Lazuli Bracelet
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Plait Hoops4
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Abstract Amphora Necklace
Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
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IN BLOOM: HOW PLANTS CHANGED OUR WORLD
A bespoke jewellery collection created in collaboration with the Ashmolean Museum for In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World.
Carnelian Tulip Necklace
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
In Bloom Dutch Still Life Necklace
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
Amethyst Tulip Necklace
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
In Bloom Dutch Still Life Necklace
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
In Bloom Pearl and Emerald Necklace
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
In Bloom Pearl and Emerald Bracelet
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
In Bloom Emerald Earrings
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
Amber Flower Necklace
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
Amber Flower Studs
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
Amber Necklace
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
Rose Quartz Necklace
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
Rose Quartz Bracelet
In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
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MONEY TALKS: ART, SOCIETY & POWER
A selection of Shinar jewellery chosen by the Ashmolean Museum for Money Talks: Art, Society & Power.
Sunburst Studs
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Fissure Hoops
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Greek Swan Necklace
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Empress Cixi Necklace
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Qing Necklace
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Qing Earrings
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Jade Necklace
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Arch Tiger Necklace
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Jade Bracelet
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
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LABYRINTH: KNOSSOS, MYTH & REALITY
Jewellery created and selected for Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality, including designs developed especially for the exhibition.
Knossos Necklace
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality
Knossos Earrings
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality
Turtle Lapis Necklace
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality
Quarter Pearl Necklace
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality
Baroque Pearl Earrings
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality
Greek Scroll Hoops
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality
Greek Meander Hoops
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality
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COLCHESTER CASTLE
A LOCAL LANDMARK. REIMAGINED IN JEWELLERY.
A SHINAR DESIGN, SELECTED BY THE MUSEUM.
A SHINAR DESIGN, SELECTED BY THE MUSEUM.
Inspired by one of Britain’s most remarkable historic landmarks, Shinar Jewels created a unique coin necklace depicting Colchester Castle. The design was developed independently by Shinar, before being discovered and selected by Colchester Castle itself. Today, the necklace is proudly stocked in the museum shop — a Shinar design inspired by history, finding its way back to the place that inspired it.
