Jet and Hairwork Mourning Pendant, 1870
As a popular material for the purposes of fashion, jet was held in high regard during the 1860s-1890s. Why this…
Late Victorian Pearl Cross/Sheaf Locket
Vulcanite, Jet and the materials to represent the same styles are many of the most misinterpreted in mourning and sentimental…
Swiss Hairwork Locket, Mid 19th Century
The Swiss and German hairworking industries produced remarkable three dimensional hairwork and memorial art, as the above example shows. From…
Miniatures, Lockets and The Rise of Photography
Since the 1840s, photography had changed the landscape of sentimental jewels. Many factors contributed to this, involving improvements in technology…
Turquoise Forget-Me-Not Locket with Hairwork
Many facets make this piece truly wonderful for its time. The mid to late 19th century had embraced the meaning…
“My Olive Branches” Twisted Hairwork Locket, 1849
Post 1859, many of the jewels that are commonly found in antique stores and fairs had their origin. This is…
Family Hairwork Locket, c.1830
Memorial and sentimental jewels were not simply an affectation, but they had their grounding in socio-political rules. Because of this,…
Seed Pearl and Gold Filigree ‘Remember’ Pendant
Jewellery and design are both a dance in the art of subtlety. Symbolism is often the outcome of this, with…
Gothic Revival Meets Rococo Revival in this Stunning Locket, 1834
By 1834, all the elements of the Gothic Revival had entered mainstream fashion and was directly responsible for jewels like…
Small 1830s Mourning Pendant with Hairwork
Here, we see the Gothic Revival and its impact on pendants and lockets. The most important aspect of this is…
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