Jewellers and goldsmiths who had a close proximity to the crown benefitted from the attention and fame that their patronage would bring. These are the agents of change which can define the direction of fashion and art, resonating through a society and changing symbolism and identity. The late 18th century began a uniform of change… Continue reading A Mourning Tour: The Georgian “REGARD” Brooch
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The Georgian “REGARD” Brooch
Jewellers and goldsmiths who had a close proximity to the crown benefitted from the attention and fame that their patronage would bring. These are the agents of change which can define the direction of fashion and art, resonating through a society and changing symbolism and identity. The late 18th century began a uniform of change… Continue reading The Georgian “REGARD” Brooch
Georgian Heart REGARD Locket
Every jewel is a remarkable monument to its time, its fashion, its very personality. Sentimental jewels are the embodiment of love between two people and identify the meaning (and potential future) of the person who had given them. A statement of love is one that resonates loudly throughout the ages, especially during times where sentimental… Continue reading Georgian Heart REGARD Locket
French Sentimentality Captured in an 18th Century Ring
“For You All Alone” (“Pour Vous Tout Seule”) is a sentiment that equates not only to the message of love that it states, but also speaks to the singular design of this particular ring. Interestingly, the ring itself is not far removed from its posie/poesy brethren, with the configuration of the sentiment still hidden inside… Continue reading French Sentimentality Captured in an 18th Century Ring