Selma Ćatović Seyhan
@velvetcastle.bsky.social
Jewellery consultant
🌟 Jeweller, design, history, gemstones, art
📍London 🇬🇧
🌟 Jeweller, design, history, gemstones, art
📍London 🇬🇧
Mars, Roman god of war and agriculture, embodied courage, strength and protection. This mid-16th French pendant of gold, silver, lapis lazuli, opal, rubies, pearls & chalcedony was both adornment and talisman. Now in the #HermitageMuseum.
September 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Mars, Roman god of war and agriculture, embodied courage, strength and protection. This mid-16th French pendant of gold, silver, lapis lazuli, opal, rubies, pearls & chalcedony was both adornment and talisman. Now in the #HermitageMuseum.
#boucheron unveiled their new Carte Blanche Collection: impermanence
The creative director Claire Choisne has dreamed up six botanical compositions, each frozen in its evanescent beauty.
Here you see the composition n°5: thistles and rhinoceros beetle.
The creative director Claire Choisne has dreamed up six botanical compositions, each frozen in its evanescent beauty.
Here you see the composition n°5: thistles and rhinoceros beetle.
July 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#boucheron unveiled their new Carte Blanche Collection: impermanence
The creative director Claire Choisne has dreamed up six botanical compositions, each frozen in its evanescent beauty.
Here you see the composition n°5: thistles and rhinoceros beetle.
The creative director Claire Choisne has dreamed up six botanical compositions, each frozen in its evanescent beauty.
Here you see the composition n°5: thistles and rhinoceros beetle.
Japan is famous for its cultured pearls, but did you know this includes freshwater pearls too?
In the 1920s, Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture became the birthplace of cultured freshwater pearls, known as Biwa pearls.Today, #jibopearls continues this heritage with luminous freshwater pearls. #japanhouse
In the 1920s, Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture became the birthplace of cultured freshwater pearls, known as Biwa pearls.Today, #jibopearls continues this heritage with luminous freshwater pearls. #japanhouse
July 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Japan is famous for its cultured pearls, but did you know this includes freshwater pearls too?
In the 1920s, Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture became the birthplace of cultured freshwater pearls, known as Biwa pearls.Today, #jibopearls continues this heritage with luminous freshwater pearls. #japanhouse
In the 1920s, Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture became the birthplace of cultured freshwater pearls, known as Biwa pearls.Today, #jibopearls continues this heritage with luminous freshwater pearls. #japanhouse
#leightonhouse is both an art museum and a historic home that once belonged to the Victorian painter Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton. From the outside, the house is quite plain but inside, a surprise awaits. The interior is absolutely fascinating and unique.
June 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
#leightonhouse is both an art museum and a historic home that once belonged to the Victorian painter Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton. From the outside, the house is quite plain but inside, a surprise awaits. The interior is absolutely fascinating and unique.
Can you guess who designed this necklace? 👀
A) Andrew Grima
B) Charles de Temple
C) Gilbert Albert
D) Elsa Peretti
A) Andrew Grima
B) Charles de Temple
C) Gilbert Albert
D) Elsa Peretti
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Can you guess who designed this necklace? 👀
A) Andrew Grima
B) Charles de Temple
C) Gilbert Albert
D) Elsa Peretti
A) Andrew Grima
B) Charles de Temple
C) Gilbert Albert
D) Elsa Peretti
Spotted at #cartier New Bond Street: Dodone Necklace. Featuring five oval-shaped Ethiopian emeralds totalling 86.92 carats, surrounded by round-shaped emeralds and diamonds. Set in white gold.
June 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Spotted at #cartier New Bond Street: Dodone Necklace. Featuring five oval-shaped Ethiopian emeralds totalling 86.92 carats, surrounded by round-shaped emeralds and diamonds. Set in white gold.
Have you heard of Alfredo Ravasco? A distinguished Italian goldsmith and sculptor active in the early 20th century, he is known for his extraordinary bejewelled sculptures and objets d’art.
- Agate and Diamond Boat, Circa 1930.
- Agate and Diamond Boat, Circa 1930.
June 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Have you heard of Alfredo Ravasco? A distinguished Italian goldsmith and sculptor active in the early 20th century, he is known for his extraordinary bejewelled sculptures and objets d’art.
- Agate and Diamond Boat, Circa 1930.
- Agate and Diamond Boat, Circa 1930.
Another necklace; relatively non flashy but spectacular.Of of lariat design, terminating with two rose-cut diamond capped carved sapphires.Accompanied by a report stating that the pearls are natural saltwater and that the sapphires are of Sri Lankan origin with no evidence of heat treatment. #pearl
June 1, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Another necklace; relatively non flashy but spectacular.Of of lariat design, terminating with two rose-cut diamond capped carved sapphires.Accompanied by a report stating that the pearls are natural saltwater and that the sapphires are of Sri Lankan origin with no evidence of heat treatment. #pearl
Bold yet understated, statement-making without the flash; quiet luxury at its best. 102 strands of coral beads with a brushed iron spherical clasp in a piece that’s unmistakably #hemmerle
Lot 72 in the upcoming Fine Jewellery auction at #sothebys on 3 June.
#sothebysjewels #coral #quietluxury
Lot 72 in the upcoming Fine Jewellery auction at #sothebys on 3 June.
#sothebysjewels #coral #quietluxury
May 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Bold yet understated, statement-making without the flash; quiet luxury at its best. 102 strands of coral beads with a brushed iron spherical clasp in a piece that’s unmistakably #hemmerle
Lot 72 in the upcoming Fine Jewellery auction at #sothebys on 3 June.
#sothebysjewels #coral #quietluxury
Lot 72 in the upcoming Fine Jewellery auction at #sothebys on 3 June.
#sothebysjewels #coral #quietluxury
"The Eyes of Dora Maar" pins by #taffinjewelry
Materials: Coral, agate, rose quartz, diamond, gold. #doramaar
Materials: Coral, agate, rose quartz, diamond, gold. #doramaar
May 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"The Eyes of Dora Maar" pins by #taffinjewelry
Materials: Coral, agate, rose quartz, diamond, gold. #doramaar
Materials: Coral, agate, rose quartz, diamond, gold. #doramaar
#SurrealSunday Surrealist multi hand brooch in coral, pearl, diamond, turquoise and 18ct gold by #Marchack, Paris. The Marchack book features the original drawing of a similar design. Available from #incollect
#surrealjewels #surrealism #velvetcastle #coralbrooch
#surrealjewels #surrealism #velvetcastle #coralbrooch
April 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#SurrealSunday Surrealist multi hand brooch in coral, pearl, diamond, turquoise and 18ct gold by #Marchack, Paris. The Marchack book features the original drawing of a similar design. Available from #incollect
#surrealjewels #surrealism #velvetcastle #coralbrooch
#surrealjewels #surrealism #velvetcastle #coralbrooch
Press opening of the amazing CARTIER exhibition at #VAmuseum yesterday. So many iconic Cartier pieces on display... #cartierexhibition #victoriaandalbertmuseum
April 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Press opening of the amazing CARTIER exhibition at #VAmuseum yesterday. So many iconic Cartier pieces on display... #cartierexhibition #victoriaandalbertmuseum
March 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A thought-provoking debate this evening at @britishlibrary.bsky.social on democracy and AI with insightful and interesting contributions from the panel and audience. #democracyandAI #britishlibrary
March 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A thought-provoking debate this evening at @britishlibrary.bsky.social on democracy and AI with insightful and interesting contributions from the panel and audience. #democracyandAI #britishlibrary
March 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Archaeological evidence suggests that glassmaking dates back to at least 3600 BC in Mesopotamia, Egypt or Syria, with the earliest known glass objects being beads.
March 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Archaeological evidence suggests that glassmaking dates back to at least 3600 BC in Mesopotamia, Egypt or Syria, with the earliest known glass objects being beads.
Reposted by Selma Ćatović Seyhan
Bigger is not better and free admission costs institutions less, museum report finds
Remuseum’s second report concludes that admission fees are raising few funds and keeping out potential visitors—and expansions are often not worth the money
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Remuseum’s second report concludes that admission fees are raising few funds and keeping out potential visitors—and expansions are often not worth the money
buff.ly/u9lTC3h
March 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Bigger is not better and free admission costs institutions less, museum report finds
Remuseum’s second report concludes that admission fees are raising few funds and keeping out potential visitors—and expansions are often not worth the money
buff.ly/u9lTC3h
Remuseum’s second report concludes that admission fees are raising few funds and keeping out potential visitors—and expansions are often not worth the money
buff.ly/u9lTC3h
Yestarday, at #operagallery, #nomisjewellery unveiled their jewellery tribute to the artist #ManoloValdés: a transformable piece that can be worn as a ring, part of a bracelet and a pendant. At the centre of the piece is a 9.26ct fancy yellow diamond surrounded by a diamond encrusted gold frame.
March 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Yestarday, at #operagallery, #nomisjewellery unveiled their jewellery tribute to the artist #ManoloValdés: a transformable piece that can be worn as a ring, part of a bracelet and a pendant. At the centre of the piece is a 9.26ct fancy yellow diamond surrounded by a diamond encrusted gold frame.
Books are the light that guides us through darkness. Books are the only weapons against ignorance.
Happy #WorldBookDay!
Images: 'Poleaxe' by #SaturChong
Happy #WorldBookDay!
Images: 'Poleaxe' by #SaturChong
March 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Books are the light that guides us through darkness. Books are the only weapons against ignorance.
Happy #WorldBookDay!
Images: 'Poleaxe' by #SaturChong
Happy #WorldBookDay!
Images: 'Poleaxe' by #SaturChong
In anticipation of the upcoming Cartier exhibition at #VAmuseum here is a throwback to this exquisite Art Deco fob watch by #Cartier A striking drop-shaped carved emerald is from the late 19th to early 20th century, this piece is from circa 1925. Sold at #christies in 2019.
March 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In anticipation of the upcoming Cartier exhibition at #VAmuseum here is a throwback to this exquisite Art Deco fob watch by #Cartier A striking drop-shaped carved emerald is from the late 19th to early 20th century, this piece is from circa 1925. Sold at #christies in 2019.
#SurrealSunday 🍎🍎🍎
CUBIC APPLE by Kim Moon-Kyung, 2024. Mix clay. Seen at #hangallerylondon at #collectartfair #collectartfair2025 #craftscouncil
CUBIC APPLE by Kim Moon-Kyung, 2024. Mix clay. Seen at #hangallerylondon at #collectartfair #collectartfair2025 #craftscouncil
March 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
#SurrealSunday 🍎🍎🍎
CUBIC APPLE by Kim Moon-Kyung, 2024. Mix clay. Seen at #hangallerylondon at #collectartfair #collectartfair2025 #craftscouncil
CUBIC APPLE by Kim Moon-Kyung, 2024. Mix clay. Seen at #hangallerylondon at #collectartfair #collectartfair2025 #craftscouncil
#SurrealSunday 🦎🦎🦎🦎▪️Photo by #RobertMapplethorpe 1986.
▪️Pendant, in the form of a salamander,West Europe, late 16th century.
▪️Necklace of lizard amulets, pendants and beads. Egypy, circa 1470 BC-1350 BC. Gold, lapis lazuli, carnelian.
▪️Lizard's leg Talisman mounted in silver, c.1690.
▪️Pendant, in the form of a salamander,West Europe, late 16th century.
▪️Necklace of lizard amulets, pendants and beads. Egypy, circa 1470 BC-1350 BC. Gold, lapis lazuli, carnelian.
▪️Lizard's leg Talisman mounted in silver, c.1690.
February 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
#SurrealSunday 🦎🦎🦎🦎▪️Photo by #RobertMapplethorpe 1986.
▪️Pendant, in the form of a salamander,West Europe, late 16th century.
▪️Necklace of lizard amulets, pendants and beads. Egypy, circa 1470 BC-1350 BC. Gold, lapis lazuli, carnelian.
▪️Lizard's leg Talisman mounted in silver, c.1690.
▪️Pendant, in the form of a salamander,West Europe, late 16th century.
▪️Necklace of lizard amulets, pendants and beads. Egypy, circa 1470 BC-1350 BC. Gold, lapis lazuli, carnelian.
▪️Lizard's leg Talisman mounted in silver, c.1690.
Throwback to this stunning necklace by Marchak, a jewellery house founded in 1878 in Kiev. 🇺🇦 Blue sapphires, yellow sapphires and diamonds. Seen at #tefafmaastricht in 2020.
#tefaf #marchak #ukraine #sapphire
#tefaf #marchak #ukraine #sapphire
February 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Throwback to this stunning necklace by Marchak, a jewellery house founded in 1878 in Kiev. 🇺🇦 Blue sapphires, yellow sapphires and diamonds. Seen at #tefafmaastricht in 2020.
#tefaf #marchak #ukraine #sapphire
#tefaf #marchak #ukraine #sapphire
At first glance it might look like something alien and it might not be obvious that it's actually a bracelet! Chunky, colourful, bold and unconventional piece of jewellery made of acrylic, with polyester resin and silver on a wooden core by Peter Chang (1944-2017). In collection of #vamuseum
February 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
At first glance it might look like something alien and it might not be obvious that it's actually a bracelet! Chunky, colourful, bold and unconventional piece of jewellery made of acrylic, with polyester resin and silver on a wooden core by Peter Chang (1944-2017). In collection of #vamuseum