One of the key aspects of a love token is that it resonates a certain personality of its wearer. With so much attention given to how a relationship is established and how that is presented within society, the smallest symbol or piece of fashion can change the interpretation of how someone is perceived. This is… Continue reading Sacred to Friendship – Discovering New Messages of Love in 1770
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To Bliss, A Sepia Mourning Bracelet Clasp
Pearls and hairwork are often two of the most common materials used in stringing a bracelet from the neoclassical era, much of the time these materials have been replaced since their creation, however, it is quite common to find the bracelet clasp on its own, such as this piece and the one posted recently. Let’s… Continue reading To Bliss, A Sepia Mourning Bracelet Clasp
Weeping Angel Neoclassical Bracelet
“Angels Weep When Children Mourn” is one of the more unique statements that you may find on a Neoclassical jewel, indeed, it is a sentiment that is individual to its very nature. As seen in the pieces below: > “To Bliss / “In life Beloved, In Death Lamented” A Sepia Ring > 1786 Sepia Ring “Sacred Will… Continue reading Weeping Angel Neoclassical Bracelet
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 is quite simple and quite bespoke. The piece depicts the cherub waiting in the heavens amongst the clouds, flanked with the unbalanced ‘NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE’ across the border. In the centre is the female leaning against… Continue reading Neoclassical Sepia Mourning Brooch: Not Lost But Gone Before