Mosaics in Jewelry …There were couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl and other costly stones.1 Roman Mosaic Copy of Pliny’s Doves. The first use of decorating surfaces, especially walls and pavements, with...
Mourning Jewelry Mourning jewelry was traditionally worn by a person mourning a loved one. During the 16th through 18th-century memento mori jewelry was popular for mourning, becoming even more popular following the death of Prince Albert. Queen Victoria remained in...
Ouroboros An ouroboros is an ancient symbol of a snake biting its own tail. Golden necklaces and bracelets, with scale-like or Brazilian chains, of this type were popular during the 1840’s. The eyes were usually set with rubies and sometimes the body was...
Papyrus Papyrus is a plant that was used in ancient Egypt in the production of a paper-like substance. In addition to using it as a writing material, Egyptians wove papyrus into sandals, baskets, mats, and other household items. Because of its importance to the...
Passementerie Passementerie is an art in which trimmings or edges are made from fine cords, such as gold or silver. A tassel is an example of this technique. Victorian Tassel...
Plaque A plaque (from French: plate) is a large central and decorated plate of metal, cameo, intaglio or other material. These are set in rims and worked in jewelry, either as a series (as in en esclavage necklaces) or single. Mid-Century Opal and Rose-Cut Diamond...
