Jewellery in Malta –

In this publication the history of jewellery in Malta is revealed.  In compiling this study, the author has made extensive use of primary sources to delineate the art of jewellery, its social history and trade practices. This is the first study of its kind to be published in Malta. This publication consists of two parts, with the first containing essays on historical aspects of jewellery in Malta, while the second part is devoted to analytical case studies of a number of jewellery items.

CONTENTS

PART I

Introduction

Styles and Sources

The Patrons of Art

The Jewellery Trade

PART II

The Passalacqua Chain

The Virgin of St Luke Chain

Tal-Antaċċoli necklace

Gran Spinat necklaces

Capuchin Museum necklaces and earrings

Bow pendant

Reliquary pendant

Rosette necklace

Mattei pendant

The Trivulzio Cross

Enamelled Badge of the Order of Malta

Cross of Bishop Alpheran de Bussan

Pope Paul V cross

Gold pectoral cross

Gemmed cross

Sketch for girandole earring

Gold and seed pearl earrings

Clasp

Ring of Bishop Alpheran de Bussan

Costanzo sapphire ring

Baroque ring

Ring with bird motif

Ring of crowned hearts

Gemmed gold ring

Rosary

Devotional enamel and filigree pendant(

Gold filigree devotional pendan

Medallion with miniature

Gemmed and enamelled brooch

Morse

Chatelaine

Coral clenched fist