Incorporating The October Birthstone Into Your Autumn Wardrobe
The traditional birthstone for the spooky month is the opal, but in recent years tourmaline has also become popular. Depending on one’s belief, you may find that your birthstone has healing or protective power.
How And Why Did We Begin Giving Jewellery on Valentine’s day?
It has become a tradition to gift our lover with a beautiful piece of jewellery on Valentine’s Day, but why do we do this other than to show our devotion? Not surprisingly, it has a lot to do with a Saint, marriage, the Romans and a beheading!
A Run Down of All The Kardashian Engagement Rings
Now that Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182’s Travis Barker have gotten engaged, another Kardashian-Jenner wedding is on the cards. She’s not the first of the family to have an extravagant engagement ring however, we take a look at some of the other massive rings from the family.
The Most Useful Victorian Fashion Accessory, The Chatelaine
A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist with a series of chains suspended from it, each of which is mounted with various household tools such as scissors, watches, keys, thimbles, household seals and so much more. Ancient Roman’s utilised a similar device with ear scoops, nail cleaners and tweezers.
An Interview with This Story Jewellery
Much like with the clothes we wear, the jewellery we choose to accessorise with helps us express our innermost personalities and create our own unique style. Anna Sweet, founder and owner of This Story Jewellery, tells us all about her small business.
Mourning Jewellery
Mourning jewellery, a way to remember and commemorate a deceased loved one, reach its peak popularity during the Victorian era. Often made using hair, these were elaborate and intricate pieces of jewellery.
This unofficial syllabus covers the brands, moments, designers, and ideas in women’s traditional workwear that have long been omitted from the conversation. While it’s not fully comprehensive, it is a good place to start if you want to look like you know how to change a tire.