During the Rococo period of the 18th century, much of the most ornate and elaborate jewellery was created. Rococo as a popular style began c.1730 in Paris and flourished well into the 1780s, built upon the skills of master jewellers from Spain to Russia. Access to gems was another reason why the style was so popular,… Continue reading French Saint Esprit Dove Necklace
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Sacred to Friendship – Discovering New Messages of Love in 1770
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
Belle D’Amour Hairwork Pendant
The remarkable quality of French jewels is their ability to reflect a great variety of cultural influence and present an aesthetically beautiful object that upholds the love and emotional value of the individual who commissioned it and still houses those qualities today. During a generation of uncertainty, the French produced some of the finest, progressive… Continue reading Belle D’Amour Hairwork Pendant
Romantic Sentimental Miniature
At the height of the neoclassical movement, symbolism became the most popular form of sentimental communication, making the true definition of a piece a personal message of the wearer and relegating the understanding of a piece for others a matter of art critique and opinion. This particular piece is no different, showing doves, an… Continue reading Romantic Sentimental Miniature