In Memory of a Beloved Child Gothic Revival Ring

Thomas Cooper Hawkins was born in 1822 and died on the third of January, 1825. This ring is a mem...

Small 1830s Mourning Pendant with Hairwork

Here, we see the Gothic Revival and its impact on pendants and lockets. The most important aspect...

Paper/Watercolour Neoclassical Miniature Pendant

Often when critiquing a Neoclassical piece with art, you’ll often find me reference the quality o...

Belle D’Amour Hairwork Pendant

The remarkable quality of French jewels is their ability to reflect a great variety of cultural i...

Virtue Lives Beyond The Grave Sepia Pendant, 1776

The 1770s was a reaction to the Neoclassical movement post-1765. This was a time when the depicti...

“Le Plus Loin Le Plus Serre” – “The further the distance the tighter the knot” Sepia Miniature

Upon the advent of the Neoclassical influence upon art, culture and jewellery post-1765, the pres...

Tho Lost to Sight, To Memory Dear Miniature

Quite often, I write about the standardisation in mourning and sentimental Neoclassical depiction...

Neoclassical Sepia Mourning Brooch: Not Lost But Gone Before

There is a lot of elegant and unique detail in this wonderful brooch, much of its representation ...

‘Not Lost But Gone Before’ Sepia / Neoclassical Ideal

Two of the greatest art styles to affect mourning and sentimental jewellery are neoclassicism and...

Property of a Lady: 18th Century Costume, Mourning and Art in a Neoclassical Miniature

Because we’re revisiting some fashion this week, let’s take another look at this spec...

The Further the Distance the Tighter the Knot; Eternity and Romantic Symbolism on a French Sepia Miniature

I was going to write about more about memento mori today, but with presenting such lovely and emo...

Memento Mori in Jewellery: Anachronistic 1780s White Enamel Ring Where Memento Mori Meets Neoclassicism

Continuing our look at memento mori in jewellery through the ages comes this stunning piece from ...

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A Mourning Tour: Chalcedony and Sentimental Brooches in the 19th Century

The 19th century saw a massive swing towards sentimental jewellery, with an industry that could s...

An Eye Miniature Mourning Ring, Mary Dean Obt 27 Augt 1794 AEt.73.

Eye portraits are rare and highly sought after, but there is variation between them. In the portr...

‘Come Ye Blessed’ – A Memento Mori Ribbon Slide and Memento Mori Evolution

Memento mori and its adaptation into jewellery and accessories is a unique look into how human be...

Castles, Rivers, Boats and Classical Discovery in Jewellery

Identity is connected to history. Through the values, art and concepts of previous cultures, our ...

Anachronisms and a Mourning Ring

Anachronisms, or pieces from the times that don’t correlate to when they are meant to exist, are ...

1779 Pearlescent Urn Mourning Ring for Sarah Pettie

An urn is a vessel that holds the remains of a loved one and this ring for Sarah Pettie enc...

A Victorian Hair Bracelet for Bessie

Hair is a remarkable material for remembrance and love. While not considered the token of friends...

1774 White Enamel Mourning Ring

Henry Smith was four years old and five months when he died, leaving behind the memory of his sho...

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Neoclassical Mourning Locket & Royalty, 1821

Having privilege in wealth is not required for mourning jewels, but it certainly helps. The range...

1760-1800, Neoclassicism in Mourning Jewels

Facing the ideals of the Enlightenment and a new appreciation for classical history, the period b...

The Chatelaine, Function and Sentimentality

Tokens of affection aren’t simply baubles that are transient, they are often useful accessories t...

Death at Sea: Mourning Jewellery and Nationalism

Being lost at sea strikes an image of loss and departure that evokes the very essence of sadness....

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Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

Please enjoy my recent podcast with Haunted History Chronicles, where I take you on a journey thr...

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In Memory of a Beloved Child Gothic Revival Ring

Small 1830s Mourning Pendant with Hairwork

Paper/Watercolour Neoclassical Miniature Pendant

Belle D’Amour Hairwork Pendant

Virtue Lives Beyond The Grave Sepia Pendant, 1776

“Le Plus Loin Le Plus Serre” – “The further the distance the tighter the knot” Sepia Miniature

Tho Lost to Sight, To Memory Dear Miniature

Neoclassical Sepia Mourning Brooch: Not Lost But Gone Before

‘Not Lost But Gone Before’ Sepia / Neoclassical Ideal

Property of a Lady: 18th Century Costume, Mourning and Art in a Neoclassical Miniature

The Further the Distance the Tighter the Knot; Eternity and Romantic Symbolism on a French Sepia Miniature

Memento Mori in Jewellery: Anachronistic 1780s White Enamel Ring Where Memento Mori Meets Neoclassicism

A Mourning Tour: Chalcedony and Sentimental Brooches in the 19th Century

An Eye Miniature Mourning Ring, Mary Dean Obt 27 Augt 1794 AEt.73.

‘Come Ye Blessed’ – A Memento Mori Ribbon Slide and Memento Mori Evolution

Castles, Rivers, Boats and Classical Discovery in Jewellery

Anachronisms and a Mourning Ring

1779 Pearlescent Urn Mourning Ring for Sarah Pettie

A Victorian Hair Bracelet for Bessie

1774 White Enamel Mourning Ring

Latest Lecture

Latest Lecture

Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

Neoclassical Mourning Locket & Royalty, 1821

1760-1800, Neoclassicism in Mourning Jewels

The Chatelaine, Function and Sentimentality

Death at Sea: Mourning Jewellery and Nationalism

Latest Lecture

Latest Lecture

Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

Mourning Merchandise