JEWELLERY OF THE AGES
Currently the Victoria and Albert museum in London is exhibiting an amazing collection of jewellery pieces from throughout the ages.
It showcases an array of pieces with interesting explanations as to how they were manufactured in their time, from the ancient Romans to the Edwardian era as well as some interesting modern pieces it takes you on a journey of the history of Europe.
From medieval love rings to gold Celtic breast plates this exhibition has some amazing gems from the ages.
Sword, Mark of James Morisset, 1798-9. Museum no. 274-1, 2-1869
Chain necklace with peacock pendant by C R Ashbee, England, 1901. Museum no. M.23-1965
PERCY MARKS
From 1620 to 1640 fashionable women in Western Europe wore a single large jewel on their bodice. This particular jewel has neither a pin nor loop fastening. It would simply have been stitched to the fabric of the gown.
Tiara – Coral branches and coral beads mounted on a gilt metal frame
with brass fittings, covered in simulated leather fabric; the interior lined in silk
This fashionable watch was made in the workshop of John Elliott, a member of one of the great watchmaking families of 18th-century London.
LOOK WHO POPPED INTO PERCY MARKS
With Miranda Kerr as one of Australia’s most famous exports it is no surprise that she was recruited to help promote the new Qantas uniforms this week in Sydney.
The fashion show held in the Entertainment Quarters of the Hordon Pavilion and Miranda took to the runway with Qantas staff to promote the Martin Grant designed pieces.
While in Sydney Miranda also stopped into Percy Marks!
