London Particulars may be based in Seattle but the "Neo-Victorian" designs are the sort you can easily imagine seeing if you were browsing in a shop where the equally imaginary Sherlock Holmes likes to browse!
The designs make use of not only vintage watch movements but often crystals for accented color. The result is a steampunk style with a nod to modern tastes.
Also different is the use of filigree and other findings such as scarab beetle pendants with the watch parts, shown below.
The steampunk rings and tie tacks will definitely appeal to steampunk fans of both sexes! All the designs are gorgeous! They also make me want to go find a copy of a Jules Verne book to read!
Before You Go :
- How to Make Steampunk Jewelry Tutorials
- Catherinette Rings - Steampunk Mastery
- How to Make a Steampunk Ring
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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these look beautiful...would be delighted if someone gifted me things like this......;)
ReplyDeleteYou need to start leaving your computer on that store page so your family will notice!!
ReplyDeleteI think steam punk has such an interesting look to it. It's a piece of jewelry that needs to be examined!!!!
ReplyDeleteFun..and thanks Pearl.
Carol
Very nice. Steam punk is a very unique and interesting style of jewelry.
ReplyDeleteHi Pearl - great post - I have made quite a pieces like this, but alas no matter what glue I use they come apart - heartbreaking . . . any ideas - have you seen a site called multiply.com - peace
ReplyDeleteRuth, check out my post on what glues to use.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.beadinggem.com/2011/05/reader-question-what-glues-to-use-for.html
The best sort are the two part epoxy adhesives.
Yes, I have seen Multiply. I don't need yet another social media site! Facebook and Twitter are plenty for me!
ReplyDeleteThere is something truly beautiful about the inner workings of a watch. It does seem a shame to enclose it all within a bezel and watch dial where it sits unseen. I love the scarab pendants incorporating the watch works, they do bring out the Jules Vern in us all. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Pearl, for the nice credit. :)