Julissimo - Hand-Crafted Silver Jewellery by Juliet Brown
Julissimo (aka Juliet Brown) Says:
"Juliet hand-crafts each piece of Jewellery by upcycling old solid silver cutlery into unique pieces to wear - from rings to pendants, earrings to bracelets. Because Juliet designs her creations around hallmarked silverware, her jewellery comes with a history.
Spoon rings are having a bit of a renaissance as we enter the 2020s.
The idea is widely considered to have originated in 17th century, when people began to make rings from the metal handles of table flatware. In those days, flatware was highly prized. The pieces were typically made of solid silver, and often displayed the family crest of the wealthy family who commissioned, owned, and used the pieces.
Popular folklore explains in those times servants couldn't afford to buy 'proper' engagement/wedding rings when they wanted to get married so they would steal a silver flatware piece, usually a coffee or tea spoon from their master's home, take it to the local blacksmith who in turn would shape it into the ring!
Julietmakes beautiful items of jewellery using vintage solid silver cutlery, incorporating copper shapes, silver charms and amber among other things.
I love everything about the craft, the unknown history for each knife, fork, or spoon. The change in purpose. The beauty of working with silver and then knowing they will be worn and enjoyed and continuing on the next part of their journey."
Juliet in her studio
Julissimo Sugar Tong Claw Amethyst Pendant £78 including 18 inch leather thong
Click the pic for a larger view | Available to buy online or in person at Vitreus Art | Local delivery (10 miles) is free | National post is £10
Julissimo Sugar Tong Feather Silver Ring £36; ring section internal diameter 21mm
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Julissimo Two Spoon and Rose Quartz Pendant £60 including 18 inch leather thong (available without leather thong £54)
Julissimo Sugar Tong Handle Silver Ring with copper heart detail £38; ring section internal diameter 15.5mm
Click the pic for a larger view | Available to buy online or in person at Vitreus Art | Local delivery (10 miles) is free | National post is £5
Julissimo Two-Spoon silver pendant with Opalite £64 including 20cm leather thong
Click the pic for a larger view | Available to buy online or in person at Vitreus Art | Local delivery (10 miles) is free | National post is £10
Julissimo Silver spoon dragonfly pendant £52 including 18 inch leather thong
Click the pic for a larger view | Available to buy online or in person at Vitreus Art | Local delivery (10 miles) is free | National post is £10
Julissimo Spoon clam & amethyst sphere pendant £64 including18 inch leather thong
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Hammered Spoon Rings from £44 - available to buy in person at Vitreus Art
Nail top handle silver earrings from £34 - available to buy in person at Vitreus Art
Half spoon silver earrings with dragonfly detail in copper £36 - available to buy in person at Vitreus Art
