London’s Lost Jewels
The Cheapside Hoard—a collection of almost 500 pieces of Elizabethan and Early Stuart-period jewelry now on exhibit at the Museum of London—proves that there is such a thing as buried treasure; the precious jewels were discovered by workmen in 1912 under a cellar floor in the London neighborhood of Cheapside.
*The Cheapside Hoard: London’s Lost Jewels*, sponsored by Fabergé and Gemfields, will be on exhibit through April 27, 2014; museumoflondon.com**
The Cheapside Hoard
Delicate, bejeweled necklaces and chains hang in the display.
A garnet pendant hanging in front of a portrait of Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Southampton
A Colombian emerald, diamond, and enamel Salamander brooch
Briolette amethyst pendants.
A bejeweled scent bottle.
A brass gilt watch with maker’s mark: ‘G Ferlite.’
Gold and pearl cage pendants.
