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Collecting is all about historical archiving, keeping these pieces safe for the future and lettin...
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This wonderful piece could tell a few stories, I’m sure. From the always incredible Barbara...
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I’ll let the wonderful Michele Rowan talk us through this one; “A rare Stuart crystal...
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One of the easiest ways to spot the age of a ring is from the shank. Don’t believe me? Well, you’...
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Bell, Jeanenne., Collector’s Encyclopedia of Hairwork Jewellery, 1998, Collector Books (Ama...
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Not a mourning piece, but certainly sentimental, this portrait of Charles II is a symbol of dedic...
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This piece dedicated to Charles I is a display of affection that would eventually generate the po...
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One of the easiest ways to spot the age of a ring is from the shank. Don’t believe me? Well, you’...
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Secrecy and devotion are intrinsically linked. Without the elements of love and fidelity that con...
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One of the most difficult concepts to gasp when identifying and appreciating mourning jewels is t...
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Memento mori and its adaptation into jewellery and accessories is a unique look into how human be...
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The second half of the 19th century saw the combination of mainstream fashion and mourning fashio...
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