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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship

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In addition to the status that material conveyed, silver pieces also became a prime means of commemorating significant events like births and marriages as the medium was primed for added inscriptions. He was also a celebrated engraver and was tasked in the early 18th century with engraving new plates for the colony of Connecticut.

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The Romance of Victorian Jewelry: Mourning Brooches and Sentimental Keepsakes

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Mizpah jewelry became popular beyond the Jewish community during this period – rings, lockets and brooches, often made from silver, were engraved with the word “ mizpah”, which means “ watchtower” in Hebrew (the meaning is “ may God watch over you”). Victorian jewelry was often sentimental in nature.

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Champagne Glass History: How Shape Affects Taste

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Set of eight crystal engraved and gilded champagne glasses , offered on September 5, 2015 via Galartis. First, glassmakers could manipulate their material in its softened state for longer. Decoration was either finely engraved, with classical references (floral or Grecian patterns), or cut in stylized shapes (cross hatches and stars).

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Blame it on Audubon. Or how I became a fine art appraiser, Part Two.

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1921 ) draws much of her material directly from Audubon's "Orinthological Biography, Or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America" that was published in Edinburgh between 1832 and 1839. Audubon is shown here in an engraving by H.B. The book's author Kathryn Hall Proby ( b. Whatman paper.

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Diamond Rings for the Modern Woman

John Thomas Jewelers

Personalization is key, with engravings and custom designs adding individual significance. Custom designs and meaningful engravings allow for personalization, making each ring a distinctive piece of art. Meaningful Engravings Engravings on your diamond rings can add a deeply personal touch that transforms them into cherished keepsakes.

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Thick vs. Thin: Men’s Wedding Band Trends

John Thomas Jewelers

Material density. Thick men’s wedding bands typically contain a greater volume and density of metal compared to thin bands of the same material. Typically, thicker men’s wedding rings are priced higher because they require more material. It should come as no surprise that the thicker the men’s wedding band, the more durable.

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6 Visual Artists Who Dabbled in Jewelry-Making

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Never satisfied with superfluous decoration, however, Calder used jewelry-making as an alternative way of communicating his artistic ideals and fondness for incorporating found materials and movement into his work. He spent his career stabbing and slashing canvases and other materials—each cut with a simple yet exacting expression.

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