Hayden Peters
Jewellery Historian, Scholar, Designer
Hayden Peters is a Jewellery Historian, Scholar and Designer.
An authority on the topic of mourning and sentimental jewellery, Hayden founded the Art of Mourning (www.artofmourning.com) in 2005 as his teaching platform to share knowledge and educate about this important part of history between the years 1517-1920. The website reaches thousands of international students and collectors daily, with over 800 articles detailing the history of early-modern society, politics, design and fashion.
Hayden has appeared on television, appeared in international publications, museum installations and written for academic publications.
Jan. 19, 2024
Gilded Grief: The Art and History of Mourning Jewellery with Hayden Peters
In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of mourning and memento mori jewellery, exploring the profound intersection of art and history that these cherished adornments represent. From the 16th century ...