Signet rings denote status and legacy for a family since ancient times. In this live lecture, learn the history of signet rings from ancient Egypt through to the 20th century and discover their meaning.
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French Neoclassical Male Mourning Ring
Mourning jewellery design is separated by religious piety and values. Since the Protestant Reformation in 1517, the split between the Catholic and Protestant interpretations of death were distinguished by the values of ‘memento mori’ (‘remember you will die’). Showing the desecration of the body and the constant design reminder in jewellery and art that death… Continue reading French Neoclassical Male Mourning Ring
White Enamel Mourning Ring for Wm Benham ob 30 Apr 1796 aet 23
When the young die, they leave behind a lasting imprint on the memory of a family. Their impact was felt for a short time and all the legacy that a parent would imbue upon a child is lost, effectively cutting the family history and removing a legacy. 1796 was an interesting year in mourning jewellery.… Continue reading White Enamel Mourning Ring for Wm Benham ob 30 Apr 1796 aet 23
Mourning & Sentimental Jewels of the Georgian Era, An Introduction
“It is said to be peculiar to us, that our villages ape, so minutely, the fashions of our cities; that no sooner is a new fashion of dress, or of the sleeve alone of a dress, introduced into the city, than straightaway, as by magic, every sleeve in the country, from the shoulder of the… Continue reading Mourning & Sentimental Jewels of the Georgian Era, An Introduction