Jewellery History Today Notes for Contributors
Jewellery History Today welcomes contributions from writers, researchers, collectors, students, and enthusiasts. Contributions may include features, reviews, exhibition or conference reports, interviews, and shorter reflective pieces. You do not need to be a member of the Society to contribute.
The journal is published in print (c.1,000 copies) and as a downloadable PDF for members.
1. Submission and Editorial Process
All submissions must be original and not published elsewhere unless agreed in advance with the editors.
Use diacritical marks for foreign words, unless the UK spelling is common, eg ‘Art Deco’ rather than ‘Art Déco’.
Submissions may be edited for clarity, length, structure, and house style. The editors reserve the right to accept, reject, or request revisions to any submission. Editorial decisions are final and made at the discretion of the editorial team.
2. Images
Contributors are encouraged to supply high-quality, relevant images (minimum 300 dpi where possible).
All images must be cleared for publication in both the print edition (c.1,000 copies) and digital PDF format.
Contributors are responsible for securing all necessary permissions and providing full credit and copyright information.
As a registered charity (no. 1151393), the Society may in some cases benefit from reduced or waived reproduction fees; however, this cannot be guaranteed and remains subject to individual rights holders.
Where possible, contributors are encouraged to use their own photographs, public domain material, or openly licensed images.
The Society does not pay reproduction or licensing fees.
Contributors are strongly advised to consult the editors in advance where there is any uncertainty regarding image rights or permissions.
3. Contributor Responsibility
By submitting material, contributors confirm that:
- the work is their own original content
- all necessary permissions for images and third-party material have been secured
- appropriate credits and acknowledgements have been provided
4. Style Guidance
All submissions should follow the Jewellery History Today Style Guide, which provides detailed guidance on formatting, captions, references, and house style. It can be found here
There are further examples of what to do in the MHRA-Style-Guide