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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 5, 2008 20:29:14 GMT -5
Anyone have a good resource for regency jewelry?
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Jan 6, 2008 2:57:59 GMT -5
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Post by dawnluckham on Jan 6, 2008 11:25:56 GMT -5
You may find this site interesting reading: www.worldmags.com/magazine/section.ihtml?id=28&step=2Jewelry during the first three decades of the 19th century tended to be “finer” and “daintier” than that worn during the Rococo period. Napoleon had some of the French jewels reset for his family. Josephine had several matched sets, by which I mean, the set may include two bracelets (one for each arm) and a necklace and earrings and a hairpiece like a comb or a diadem. Remember that influences were “Classical”, meaning Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Egyptian; later Regency influences included the Gothic and Spanish. Cameos were popular. Jane Austen was gifted with a small jeweled cross on a chain from her brother. Miniature portraits worn on a ribbon were cherished. A watch pinned to the waist may be seen as a status symbol as well as a practicality. Coral beads worn strung on a necklace were thought to bring health to the wearer. Portraits often show children wearing a necklace of coral. Earrings were dangly but I’m not sure about the huge chandelier styles. They had a kind of neat system for adding an additional dangly piece for eveningwear but allowing it to be removed for day. Again, once you do your research and train your eye for what was common, you can find the right look at places like Walmart. You don't need to go to a special merchant. Cathy Johnson does sweet mini portraits: cathyjohnson.info/catalog.htmlAnd she also makes some nice jewelery: stores.ebay.com/Kates-Treasures |
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 6, 2008 17:19:42 GMT -5
I am just having trouble finding what I am looking for because I have something very specific in mind. I can't tell what it is until after I have finished my project which is half secret.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Jan 6, 2008 20:21:08 GMT -5
Half-Secret? How does one keep a half-secret? Lawlz.
I suggest you visit your nearest beading/craft store then. It's cheaper too.
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 6, 2008 22:50:08 GMT -5
It is only half secret because I am not keeping it a secreat that I am making something and most of the details are not secret, but I don't want people to know what it is going to look like before I finish it.
I am guessing that I will have to make a trip to a bead/craft store. I just don't really have the time. Argh!
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Post by dawnluckham on Mar 3, 2008 14:15:58 GMT -5
This lady just posted on the 1812 list, which reminded me about her. I have met her and seen her “box of jewelry” that she’s brought to the Ft. Meigs conference in the past. Her work is really, REALLY *REALLY* lovely. If you want to invest in fine, quality jewelry that has been researched for the Regency era, this lady would be an excellent source. www.lydiafast.com/index.asp |
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