Derived from the French word "collier", meaning "collar" or "necklace", the necklace is one of the oldest pieces of jewellery known to mankind. Its origins go back centuries to the earliest forms of jewellery discovered by archaeologists. The history of the necklace begins with ancient beads, which were small objects strung on thread. Beads were made from a variety of materials, including colourful stones, bone, ...

A chatelaine is a piece of jewellery in the form of a chain that is attached to a belt or pocket and serves to store various small items: keys, wallet, pocket watch, scissors etc. Chatelets were especially popular in the XVIII-XIX centuries and were considered a stylish and practical accessory. Nowadays they have regained popularity, becoming not only a piece of jewellery, but also a bright ...

Recycling Art is an art movement based on the transformation of old, discarded everyday objects into new art objects. Recycling artists, like eco-artists, call for the elimination of the detrimental effects of household waste on the environment and the search for alternative resources and energy. Margaux Lange received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore (2001), where she was first conceived ...