by Mary Borchert | Sep 19, 2019 | Jewelry Glossary, Ancient Jewelry, Medieval Jewelry, Renaissance Jewelry, Baroque Jewelry, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Jewelry Materials & Techniques
Decorative Periods Georgian Jewelry Victorian Jewelry Art Nouveau Jewelry Edwardian Jewelry Art Deco Jewelry Retro Jewelry Mid-Century Jewelry Gemstones Agate Alexandrite Amber Amethyst Aquamarine Beryl Chrysoberyl Citrine Coral Diamond Emerald Garnet Jadeite... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Baroque Jewelry, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Accessories
Accessoires (or accessories) are items which men or women wear or carry with them that have a purpose. Historically these were utensils or nécessaire that were suspended from a châtelaine or a watch chain and often were contained within an étui. These could be sewing... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Ancient Jewelry, Medieval Jewelry, Renaissance Jewelry, Baroque Jewelry, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry
Precious stones have long been associated with symbolism, superstition, mysticism and medicine. An amulet is a talisman of symbols and or gemstones believed to have specific apotropaic properties (to ward off evil) and attributes to prevent illness, ward off... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Jewelry History, Ancient Jewelry, Medieval Jewelry, Renaissance Jewelry, Baroque Jewelry, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Fifties Jewelry, Contemporary Jewelry
An anklet is a bracelet worn around the ankle. Like a bracelet an anklet can be a chain suspending beads and charms, a cuff fitting snugly around the ankle, a semi-circle, similar to a torc, or just about any other... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Medieval Jewelry, Renaissance Jewelry, Baroque Jewelry, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Fifties Jewelry, Contemporary Jewelry, Jewelry Materials & Techniques
An arabesque is an intricate design of interwoven flowing lines, often featuring heart-shapes, composed in a geometric pattern. Volutes, auriculars, and scrolls are all integral elements with an abundance of floral and foliate, figural and... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Ancient Jewelry, Medieval Jewelry, Renaissance Jewelry, Baroque Jewelry, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Fifties Jewelry, Contemporary Jewelry
An armlet (or “armilla”) is a bracelet that is designed to be worn on the upper arm or bicep (upper arm muscle). They have been a common jewelry form since ancient times in many civilizations. Armlets have been found...
