Charles II Locket
Memorial jewels that commemorate an event or a specific cultural moment in time have existed since antiquity and continue to…
“Let virtue Rule Affection” Posie/Poesy Ring
Here, we see popular art and design have its influence on a posie ring and announce a change in sentimental…
Posie Rings From the 17th Century
Posie rings, otherwise known as ‘poesy’, ‘posy’ or ‘posey’, are one of the primary catalysts for the mourning and sentimental…
Nelson Memorial Miniature
Horatio Nelson’s death in 1805 during the Battle of Trafalgar was a landmark in the Napoleonic Wars and also for…
Early 18th Century Rectangular Pendant
Early 18th century jewels are easy to define due to the rosette shape of the bezel. This is not something…
Charles II Pendant
The reunification of England was crucial to the development of the mourning and sentimental jewellery industry, primarily due to religious…
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…
Photograph and Hairwork Compact
Compacts in velvet or leather cases took the place for a transportable memento, which has its roots based in the…
Researching a Black and White Enamel 19th Century Brooch
The style of this brooch shows a clear continuity from the late 18th Century and also outlines the changes of…
A Heart Shaped Ribbon Slide, 1687
Hairwork and how it was placed inside a ribbon slide is a very important factor in the reason for a…
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