“Hair is at once the most delicate and lasting of our materials and survives us like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death, that, with a lock of hair belonging to a child or friend, we may almost look to to Heaven and compare notes with angelic nature,… Continue reading Sentimental Hair Art
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Castles, Rivers, Boats and Classical Discovery in Jewellery
Identity is connected to history. Through the values, art and concepts of previous cultures, our identity is legitimised when we can connect our heritage to those establishers of culture and civilisation. Connecting modern cultures to classical ones have been important for emperors and kings in order to promote their rule and stabilise their cultures, but… Continue reading Castles, Rivers, Boats and Classical Discovery in Jewellery
Symbolism, Dogs
The dog symbolises ‘fidelity’, always standing and waiting for its master as a sign of loyalty and lasting love. The image of the dog is most prevalent in Neoclassical pieces and sometimes across the 19th century, so if you see a dog like the one pictured, know that you’re viewing something rather special. Link >… Continue reading Symbolism, Dogs