This catalogue presents the evolution of the Newark Museum's jewelry collection, showcasing prime examples that document the makers, styles, and craftsmanship, both antique and contemporary. The museum began collecting
jewelry in 1911 when Archibald Mercer donated two antique gold watches, and over the years generations of old Newark families have contributed to the museum's holdings. What started out in the 1990s as a collection
focused on the products of Newark's jewelry industry has developed into what is today one of the most comprehensive jewelry holdings in the country,...