The Edwardian Era, 1901 to 1910, was one of the primary catalysts to end the mourning industry. W...
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The decline of the mourning industry was not exclusively ‘mourning’ related, but an a...
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‘In Memory Of’. Very few sentiments in mourning jewellery resonate so strongly over s...
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Vulcanite, Jet and the materials to represent the same styles are many of the most misinterpreted...
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Post 1859, many of the jewels that are commonly found in antique stores and fairs had their origi...
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Memorial and sentimental jewels were not simply an affectation, but they had their grounding in s...
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Photography and hairwork are the perfect marriage of materials. Both were (and are), cheap to pro...
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The skull was (and still is) used as a symbol for Fraternal Orders, as discussed quite extensivel...
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Stick pins can be dated to the latter half of the 17th Century and were a common accessory, but a...
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Depending on the weave, hairwork can stretch to the size of the wearer. Turquoise beads and late ...
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A very humble piece, this bracelet is of a tough weave and has kept in magnificent condition. The...
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Clasps can define the age of a piece or make it more desirable than another. Many hairwork bracel...
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Jewellers and goldsmiths who had a close proximity to the crown benefitted from the attention and...
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As with all symbols, there aren’t simple explanations for them when they transcend one culture or...
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When the chance to see artistic talent adapt classical styles with a direct influence on mourning...
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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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Collecting is an art in itself. Discovering facts about a jewel helps one find out more about the...
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The second half of the 19th century saw the combination of mainstream fashion and mourning fashio...
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Perspectives and perceptions of sentimentality and mourning in popular thought and culture are ce...
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The urn and willow captured the imagination of the 18th century like no other mourning symbols. T...
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On the surface, this ring shows the simple elements of the Rococo period, which evolved the strai...
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A late Rococo, fleur-de-lis ring with a purple foil/paste set bezel and white enamel band featuri...
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