Higa A higa is a hand amulet, depicting an ancient insult, where the thumb protrudes between the index and middle finger. This contemptuous design is still in use, especially in Latin countries. The term has also been erroneously applied to other hand gesture amuletic...
Hololith Ring A hololith ring is a ring which is cut from a single, solid mineral. Many jade and chalcedony rings are cut this way. Jade Hololith Ring.Image Courtesy of...
Honeycomb The honeycomb motif became popular in the 1930’s through bracelet designs by Van Cleef & Arpels. The original was named the “Ludo” bracelet after its designer Louis “Ludovic” Arpels and it was actually inspired by some of...
Horror Vacui Horror vacui (from Latin: “fear of empty space”) refers to a tendency to completely decorate the surface of jewels, watches or objects de virtu. The opposite of minimalism. Imperial Crown W. Germany, Second Half 10th...
Horticultural Horticultural refers to the use of flowers and fruit images as a dominant decoration. It became popular from around 1620. Reverse of Mirror – Gold with Horticultural Theme Painted Enamel,...
Inro An inro is a small (10 x 5 x 2 cm approx.,) Japanese, compartmentalized case used carry small items. They are beautifully enhanced by lacquer, inlaid metal, mother-of-pearl, intricate carvings and other decorative techniques and are composed most commonly of...
