The allegory of faith, hope and charity are important symbols of the early modern period, becoming prominent from the late 18th century and still utilised today in jewels. Theology is one of the primary reasons for the creation of mourning and sentimental jewels, being a key identifier in someone’s understanding of the afterlife and their… Continue reading Faith, Hope and Charity
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Late Victorian Pearl Cross/Sheaf Locket
Vulcanite, Jet and the materials to represent the same styles are many of the most misinterpreted in mourning and sentimental jewels of the 19th century. One thing that is important to note is that jet wasn’t simply a mourning material, which is often a common misconception. It was another jewellery material and quite fashionable, hence giving… Continue reading Late Victorian Pearl Cross/Sheaf Locket
There is But a Step Between Me and Death in This 1789 Ring
Here is a ring that is in particularly unique. This ring shows all the markings of being something that defies the standardisation of the Neoclassical pieces of England and takes with it the unique nature of the pieces of the European Continent. Firstly, notice how this piece reflects the shape of the navette style of… Continue reading There is But a Step Between Me and Death in This 1789 Ring