An early 19th century swivel mourning ring tells a tale of the ‘IN MEMORY OF’ origin found in mourning jewels.
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In Memory Of: The Importance of Fonts
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
A Mourning Tour: In Memoriam / In Memory Of Rings, 19th Century
Black enamel bands are the most recognised of mourning jewels, being placed in very visible positions for others to see, easy and cheap to manufacture and all for the purpose of creating the wearer to be a walking tombstone for the person who is deceased. Their ability to be re-appropriated or kept by a family… Continue reading A Mourning Tour: In Memoriam / In Memory Of Rings, 19th Century
In Memoriam / In Memory Of Rings, 19th Century
Black enamel bands are the most recognised of mourning jewels, being placed in very visible positions for others to see, easy and cheap to manufacture and all for the purpose of creating the wearer to be a walking tombstone for the person who is deceased. Their ability to be re-appropriated or kept by a family… Continue reading In Memoriam / In Memory Of Rings, 19th Century