In 1912, workmen in a tenement in London hacked through floor boards and uncovered the largest selection on 16th century jewelry ever found. Experts speculate it was the property of a jeweler or goldsmith to the middle classes. Most pieces were inexpensive and made for the merchant class, but the stones and metals were of high quality.
Why the hoard was hidden and who exactly owned it remains a mystery.
You can read more about it here.
All photos and more great pieces to drool over can be found at the Museum of London website
The collection is scattered through several London museums which makes me want to plan a field trip to England to try and see the whole hoard.
Anyone game?
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