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
Tag: Souvenir
Souvenir Ring Reveals Sentimentality
Jewellery given as as souvenir is a perfect way to offer a memory of a loved one to travel with when two people are apart. Giving a gift as a token of memory is a primal element of the human condition In French, ‘Souvenir’ translates to ‘memory’, of which this memorial ring clearly is. Auguste… Continue reading Souvenir Ring Reveals Sentimentality
Souvenir Ribbon and Miniature Pendant
Souvenir jewellery are one of the more interesting peripheral styles of jewels made for sentimental and memorial purposes. Notice the use here of ‘memorial’ purposes over ‘mourning’. Both are not mutually exclusive, but one denotes a more personal reflection on the mortality of a loved one, and their proximity to the person whom has passed… Continue reading Souvenir Ribbon and Miniature Pendant
Showcase: Sentimental Souvenir Frame
This souvenir frame with the angels holding the portrait above is rich in symbolism. Though not of extraordinary quality, it is quite elegant in design.