Secrecy and devotion are intrinsically linked. Without the elements of love and fidelity that connect people, there is no honesty and relationship to grow upon. This works in the interpersonal relationship, just as it does through devotion to a leader. One needs to have a set of values to unify with another and those values… Continue reading Memorial Ring Commemorating Charles I
Tag: Clasp
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
Art of Hairwork 5: Victorian Hairwork Fob Chain With Black Enamel Fittings
Symbolism in watch chains and their fittings are primarily the key identifier when it comes to many of the surviving chains today. The identification can lead us to note the quality of the piece and its value. From catalogues of the 1860s to the end of the century, each element within a preview of the… Continue reading Art of Hairwork 5: Victorian Hairwork Fob Chain With Black Enamel Fittings