Mens Engraved Jewellery
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Intaglio Photo Mugs Mauve glass intaglio engraved with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A garter ribbon inscribed with the words ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY surrounds the portrait..... |
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Intaglio Photo Mugs Pale mauve glass intaglio engraved with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The intaglio is also inscribed with the words ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY..... |
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Cathys Concepts 1102S Silver Oval Cuff Links $19.99 Classically designed, our Silver Oval Cuff Links are the must have accessory for any well-dressed wardrobe. The subtle curved edges and polished finished create a timeless look, while the custom engraving adds the perfect, personalized punctuation... making these cuff links an ideal thank you gift for attendants, holidays and any other specials occasion between!The Silver Oval Cuff Links can be pr... |
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Cathys Concepts 1103S Silver Square Cuff Links $19.95 Reward the special men in your life with our Silver Square Cuff Links. Modern in form and traditional in appeal, these distinguished male accessories will be perfect for all his formal occasions. So, let him dress to impress with cuff links customized just for him!The Silver Square Cuff Links can be presented in the included silver gift tin. Details: Size: Measure 3/4 inches in diameter Materials:... |
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British Jewellery Workshops Hard Gold plated 12x16mm Masonic engraved Cufflinks $50.54 Hard Gold plated swivel cufflinks, oval, hand engraved with the Masonic compass and square. Made in Birmingham, England, hand polished the cufflinks come carefully prepared in a black leatherette gift box. Please note that weights can vary with handmade or hand polished products, this is an average weight that we would expect the item to weigh.... |
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British Jewellery Workshops Hard Gold plated 11x15mm hand engraved Cufflinks $41.94 Hard Gold plated swivel cufflinks, rectangular with the corners trimed it is hand engraved diagonally with a traditional ornamental patern. Made in Birmingham, England, hand polished the cufflinks come carefully prepared in a black leatherette gift box. Please note that weights can vary with handmade or hand polished products, this is an average weight that we would expect the item to weigh.... |
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British Jewellery Workshops Hard Gold plated 18x18mm hexagonal hand engraved Cufflinks $38.57 Hard Gold plated swivel cufflinks, Hexagonal, two hand engraved triangles; top left and bottom right; leave a plain rectangular area in the centre suitable for engraving. Made in Birmingham, England, hand polished the cufflinks come carefully prepared in a black leatherette gift box. Please note that weights can vary with handmade or hand polished products, this is an average weight that we would ... |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Intaglio from National Maritime Museum $24.99 Photo Puzzle, Intaglio. Pale mauve glass intaglio engraved with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The intaglio is also inscribed with the words ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY. Chosen by National Maritime Museum. 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Pu... |
Celtic Art and its influence on modern day Mens Jewellery
Celtic rings are still a popular choice for couples getting married but modern fashions dictate contemporary styling and as gold gets more expensive to buy, alternatives have become an option for many such as titanium which is a brilliant choice when it comes to choosing mens jewellery. Tough, hard wearing and very versatile for design options.
Celtic symbolism was influenced by the many people they came in contact with such as Egyptians and the Vikings. When they encountered the Greeks they were known as the 'Keltoi' and in more familiar terms as the 'Gauls' in ancient Rome. This is how it came that the celts inhabited many parts of Europe from the 8th century to 1 AD.
The occupation of Europe was in two parts. Firstly between 750 and 450 BC in a region called Hallstatt that we know as Austria. They then settled successfully in France, Britain, Spain and Italy. In the years from 450BC to 50AD the second period covered a time of occupying Switzerland.
It was the Greeks and Romans that have taught us most about the Celts in earlier times as they both traded with them and kept books. The Celts themselves did not write anything down. We have however learnt from archaeological digs that they made there own cooking tools, weapons, pottery and also jewellery. Once the celts flourished more time was available in evolving there creative cultures such as art and craft. They became adept in working with gold, silver, bronze and iron. It is from these beginnings that celtic jewellery developed into the intricate designs we are used to seeing today. There was a high level of skill used to create beautiful items such as armour and jewellery which were used for trading.
Celtic designers used iron compasses to create the varied designs however they were all based on circles intersecting one another. Wax was used to model the design on the object first to create a mold from clay which liquid bronze was poured into and left to set.
The celtic designs were influenced from the animal kingdom and plant. Shapes were crafted to looklike branches and most famously the symbol of the Isle of Man, the three legged symbol.
The celtic culture eventually transpired into christianity and there creative talents were used for religious books, most famously the Book of Kells. The beautiful designs were decorated in pictoral images in order to convey the word of god to those unable to read.
Modern design techniques and engineering skills have allowed us to transcribe these ancient designs into smaller intricate engravings for jewellery. These work none so more than on mens jewellery such as titanium rings. Using computer systems celtic engravings can be copied and digitally adapted in order to cleanly engrave using lasers. The ultimate combination of contemporary styling and ancient celtic design.
About the Author
Written by John Lewis
Of Love2Have
Love2have specialises in quality handcrafted designer mens jewellery made here in the UK by small independent designers.