Personal identity and representing the family in jewellery and objects is as much a nationalistic symbol, as it is one of self pride. The rise in popularity of the miniature portrait has a direct line to royal patronage and suits the changing value of the upper class. With the Renaissance offering a new way of… Continue reading Overview of Mourning Miniture Portraits
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Memento Mori Stuart Crystal Heart
Several factors in this pendant make it pertinent to symbolic, industrial and cultural history. The truth in this piece is within its purpose; dedicated to an infant of 1 year and 7 months from 1703. On the face of it, what can we make from this piece? There is obviously an element of wealth imbued… Continue reading Memento Mori Stuart Crystal Heart
Charles II Pendant
The reunification of England was crucial to the development of the mourning and sentimental jewellery industry, primarily due to religious and economical issues. The restoration of the monarchy in began in 1658, following the death of Oliver Cromwell and the decline of the English Interregnum, by 1660, Charles II began many reforms (and revisions of… Continue reading Charles II Pendant
Lockets and Pendants From Early Modern to Today
In the same fashion as rings, lockets and pendants are important in their evolution and personal importance. As relevant as rings, mourning and sentimental lockets and pendants can trace their roots back to the 16th Century and beyond. For the purposes of this website, the focus will be on post 15th Century jewellery, as it… Continue reading Lockets and Pendants From Early Modern to Today