Since the dawn of civilization the art of jewellery making has been essential to man’s social development. Thousands of years ago communities would mine metals and then produce and trade jewellery of all types to the surrounding communities.
This act linked various groups of people and created an industry that would become one of the largest trades in the modern world. The Foundation will research the history of the jewellery and gems trade by looking at the origins of mining, vital trade links in history and the significance of jewellery and gems within social development.
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