Welcome to the World of Jewellery Knowledge

Hi, I’m Vanessa Cron…

…not JewelsAndTheGang—that’s just my Instagram handle (I was born in the '70s, so I still go by my real name).

I’m French (you’ll hear it) and have lived in France, Switzerland, and even on a boat (long story). But wherever I am, one thing stays the same: my love for jewellery. I’ve spent years researching, studying, and uncovering the fascinating stories behind it.

For the past decade, I’ve been sharing this passion—teaching students, advising clients, and inspiring jewellery lovers, from professionals to the simply curious.

Welcome to my world.

“Jewellery is universal—it transcends gender, age, culture, geography, and social status. Whether it’s a family heirloom, a wedding band, a childhood trinket, or a simple adornment in gold or plastic, almost everyone has an intimate connection to a piece of jewellery. It tells personal and cultural stories that resonate across time and place.”

—Vanessa Cron

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Very #casualfriday by Paula Gellibrand, Marquesa de Casa Maury photographed by Cecil Beaton in 1928. Super duper casual… #jewels #jewelry #jewellery #cecilbeaton #paulagellibrand #1920s #1928 #nevertoomuch
- [ ] #wowwednesday - Photo #1 Gold and lapis lazuli earrings, New Kingdom of Egypt, circa 1200BCE - Photo #2 Three bracelets by René Boivin, circa 1950, from the collection of Hélène Rochas - The power of inspiration and good de
‘C’est moi qui décide’ (I’m the one who decides) bangle by artist Ben. A little sad that only 8 were edited… And especially sad that I don’t have one of them… #jewels #jewellery #jewelry #bracelet #b
#casualfriday by Fabienne Shine wearing what represented 200 millions French francs back in December 1959… I know, I know, today is Good Friday, and we are supposed to be good… But hey, enjoying jewellery in an extreme way sounds good t
Shirley Mac Laine in ‘Gambit’ in 1966, wearing one of the iconic jewels of the movie #jewels #jewellery #jewelry #moviejewelry #shirleymaclaine #gambit #1966 #1960s
#wowwednesday - Ok so I’m not going to explain anything here. I’m just fascinated by this pearl brooch… #jewels #jewellery #jewelry #brooch #jabot #pearl #fascinated #sobeautiful
#tuesdaymood by the 5 models wearing incredible jewels at the ‘Bal des petits lits blancs’, a charity ball exceptionally held in Beirut in 1964. Seems like fashion was by Jean Patou, hair by Alexandre and jewellery by ?? Well only a few
Following last week’s post on the Maharani of Indore, let me introduce you to the ‘Golconda Blue’, a 23.24 ct fancy vivid blue diamond, coming up for auction at Christie’s Geneva this May. A truly historic gem that was hiding