Tag: Design

In Memory Of: The Importance of Fonts

"IN MEMORY OF" black enamel ring, 1889.

The latest Art of Mourning Patreon deals with the importance of font design of ‘IN MEMORY OF’ jewellery in the 19th century and how to spot the right jewel. Please click through and support my work in jewellery history to view the video and appreciate this wonderful part of living history in jewels! > Watch… Continue reading In Memory Of: The Importance of Fonts

Bold, Simple, Clean – Design on a Mid Victorian Brooch

Before (and somewhat during) the heavy influence of the heavy Neo-Rococo designs that worked so well with memorial and sentimental symbolism in jewellery, the heavy, clean lines of the Empire Style (seen previously during the Neoclassical movement of the first quarter 19th century), had an influence on jewellery of the mid 19th century era, straightening… Continue reading Bold, Simple, Clean – Design on a Mid Victorian Brooch

A Sentimental Brooch For a Mother and Daughter, c.1860

Dedication: To D.H.R from her affectionate mother. Often a piece comes along that you feel in your heart is special and was kept untouched and loved for a reason. This brooch is one of those, not only for its pristine condition, but for the glorious sentiment between a mother and daughter. This piece specifically states… Continue reading A Sentimental Brooch For a Mother and Daughter, c.1860