Inspired by some new chatelaines that AAJ has sourced this week, today’s Wednesday blog will be all about chatelaines: the long-lost accessories that were popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras. So, what are chatelaines? And why did they fall out of fashion? A chatelaine is an accessory that hooks onto a belt, clasping at the waist of the wearer. From the hook falls a series of chains, each carrying charms or useful trinkets such as watches, thimbles, étuis (sewing kits),

In last week's Wednesday Blog, we brought you Part I of AAJ's recommended jewelry books. This week, without further ado, we will finish where we started with Part II of this page-turner. Focusing on books about collections and guides to understanding jewelry, this post will give you all the literature you need to choose your next jewelry research adventure. Rings I and II: Alice and Louis Koch Collection by Ann Beatriz Chadour (1994) Best for: All serious collectors and deale