Tag: Nationalism

Family Bracelet: The Importance of the 1840s and 1850s Part 2

In the first part of this series on a remarkable bracelet, we discovered just how important the 1840s and 1850s were to modern culture. The weddings, funerals and jobs we go to were defined by the social establishments of those times. As the impact of 1840s and 1850s culture led to nationalism and globalisation, the… Continue reading Family Bracelet: The Importance of the 1840s and 1850s Part 2

Louis XVI Mourning Ring

A tortoiseshell and rose gold mourning ring. Reeded tortoiseshell set with central gold band engraved with memorial inscription. In memory of Louis XVI. Royal Collection Trust UK.

Memorial jewels, particularly those created for national pride, are created during moments of widespread grief and intended to send a message. The message of these jewels is to convey the personal sentiment of hope for a national movement, a country or an event in time that cements the country, or ideology, of where that person… Continue reading Louis XVI Mourning Ring