YSSO Journal | The Agora

Have you noticed a delicate choker disappear beneath a longer chain when you turn your head? Layering a choker with...

A pendant inspired by Botticelli's Birth of Venus marries classical composition with a familiar silhouette, which makes it both artful...

Have you ever wondered whether a piece labelled as Greek jewellery was truly handcrafted using traditional techniques? Subtle visual and...

Why does the looping Heracles knot recur on Greek amphorae, Roman rings, Byzantine seals, and Ottoman brooches? Tracing that visual...

A striking Greek jewellery piece can feel like a fragment of history, yet appearance alone does not confirm its quality...

An earring catching on a scarf or high collar is an all-too-common mishap. Protruding settings, sharp clasps and long drops...

How did the Hercules knot, a small braided loop appearing on rings, pendants, and reliefs, come to symbolise strength, union...

Arriving at an after-work event, an office outfit often needs a single piece to complete its story. Swapping a stud...

Which Greek-inspired piece will still speak to future generations, and how do you avoid choosing something that only looks authentic...

How do you draw from an ancient object without simply reproducing it? For YSSO, the answer lies in understanding the...

Wedding jewellery often spends more time in a box than on your skin. Choosing pieces you will rewear transforms them...

Once confined to tiny lockets and charm-like motifs that signalled intimacy, demi-fine jewellery has broadened into pieces that express personality...

Many hoop pieces read as a simple circle at a glance, so finding a pair that quietly distinguishes itself can...

Short hair can make statement pieces either recede against the line of the neck or claim the face. If you...

A single piece can quietly redefine a tailored outfit, or it can overwhelm a silhouette you spent hours refining. How...

An arm cuff can quietly transform an outfit, yet a piece that slips, pinches, or sits off-centre will attract the...

Notice how your favourite earrings can vanish beneath a chunky coat or be lost among layered scarves. Attending to shape...

Do earrings feel comfortable at first, then leave your earlobes sore and stretched by the end of the day? Choosing...

What transforms a single piece into a lasting link between generations, rather than a disposable possession? Layers of meaning gather...