The world of Steampunk is currently enjoying a renaissance.
Out of all the strange and fascinating Steampunk accessories that go with this Neo- Victorian art form, my passion is for Steampunk Jewelry.
When I see someone wearing Steampunk Jewelry, it’s like a symbol, as recognisable as the compass and setsquare of the freemasons, the pentagram of the Wiccans or the Ankh of the Goths (and lets not forget Ancient Egyptians!).
In my mind there is so much more to Steampunk Jewelry than cogs and old watch parts glued to rings and pendants, with the repurposing of these components there is an intrinsic appreciation of the skill and artistry of the past.
Securing old watch parts has become no easy task, as enthusiasts are snapping up vintage timepieces and contemporary watches are comprised mainly of plastic, making them irrelevant.
Whilst there has always been a collectable market for wonderfully crafted timepieces
Sadly broken or less collectable watches were discarded, but with the Steampunk movement the intricate and beautiful objects of yesteryear have been given a new lease of life.
When you open the watches and clocks of yesteryear it’s like opening a treasure chest; you’ll often find rubies along with the elaborate and gorgeous movements.
With the resetting of these movements and rearrangement of the components these antiquated artefacts take on a fresh new relevance in this wonderful and intricate art form.
Steampunk Jewelry Silver Cufflinks
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Steampunk Elgin Cufflinks
With Valentine’s Day coming, my focus for my Steampunk Jewelry is turning to cuff-links. Last year I found that cufflinks were a particularly hot item, the perfect gift to give your partner so that they may look truly steamy on the fourteenth of Feb!
This pair of perfectly paired Vintage Elgin Seventeen-Ruby Jeweled Watch Movements are set in a most unusual Oval Design with a pair of Silver Chrome-Plated Cuff links.
These cufflinks are completely individual; each watch movement carries a serial number insuring that they’re truly unique jewelry.
I’m adding more and more items through January, so please feel free to have a good rummage through my Steampunk Jewelry shop over on Etsy!
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Gleaming Elgin Steampunk Jewelry Cufflinks
I have no doubt that these Cufflinks will fairly gleam upon your cuffs!
I made these striking Steampunk Jewelry cufflinks from a pair of gorgeous, perfectly matched Vintage Elgin 15 Ruby-Jewelled Watch Movements which came in a lovely and unusual oval design. I then set them onto a pair of Silver-Chrome-Plated Cufflinks.
I just love the craftsmanship which Watchmakers used to employ in their work! I can’t see digital watches ever making such interesting and elegant jewelry.
If you like the cut of these gleaming Steampunk Jewelry lovelies, then please visit my Etsy shop where you can find more Neo-Victorian goodness by clicking here!
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Sometimes, simplicity can work better than any amount of embellishments!
I was thinking of adding some crystals or a Stamping to this Steampunk Jewelry Necklace but I love the Watch Movement on its own!
So I simply added Silver Finished Cable Chain and then created a very brief fictional history to accompany the Pendant and should you wish to hear about Lady Cruzzletwist “The Demon Bore of Mayfair” head over to London Particulars for more…
steampunk jewelry Pendant
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Here is a new Steampunk Jewelry creation… I hope it won’t affect your delicate sensibilities…
Do not be alarmed! The tentacled behemoth on this Steampunk Necklace has been neutralised by a Witch and will never quake or slither again. Wear this necklace in complete safety – a ward against those that must not be named beneath the waves, the old ones…
Steampunk Jewelry
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If you would like to know how a Puddle was traded for Watch Movements to create this Steampunk Jewelry then see the story below…
These wonderful Steampunk Cufflinks have a stranger history than most!
The watch parts themselves were made by a very odd gentleman.
He turned up at my shoppe one miserable grey, sopping wet October afternoon and presented me with his jewelry, cogs and watch movements – I’d never seen such splendour before!
“How much for these fine pieces?” I asked and the strange man said nothing. Instead he pointed at a puddle in the yard outside my window.
“You want a puddle?” I asked. He nodded and thanking my good fortune, I at once accepted his peculiar request.
Off he went, and picked up the puddle from the yard as if it were nothing more than a plate and sloped off and was soon lost in the rain.
Its only now, that I wonder what the value of the puddle could be, and the strange, deep black space left behind in my yard causes me the most sleepless of nights.
So buy these exquisite cufflinks now while you can, for I wonder if the hole where the puddle lay might not grow and take myself and my Shoppe away with it.
Steampunk Jewelry Cufflinks
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I was so happy to reach my 200th Sale this weekend! Thank you to everyone who has supported London Particulars!
I truly expected sales to slow as it seemed that Steampunk Jewelry and the whole Neo-Victorian genre hit a passing fad with the mainstream, but it seems more popular than ever, which is just so exciting!
For me, Steampunk is such a fascinating artform that it would be a real shame if people lost interest but the great news is that it seems to be soaring to greater heights!
So here’s to another year of innovation, style and Neo-Victorian quirkiness and of course, Steampunk Jewelry!
Golden Steampunk Jewelry Ring
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I’m always trying to find new ways to make Steampunk Jewelry. I know there are so many people selling Neo Victorian Jewelry now – everyday there seems to be dozens of new Steampunk Jewelry shops on Etsy!
So to try and stand out, I like to play with new designs.
I made this Steampunk Ring in an attempt to blend Gothic with Steampunk Jewelry and I think it works!
Gothic Steampunk Jewelry Ring
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With this Steampunk Ring, I offer the simple and stark warning that anyone, anyone – who doesn’t consider buying this lovely piece of Steampunk Jewelry, should consider that they leave their fingers bear, which simply will not do!
Bear in mind our Victorian Ancestors wouldn’t even let a table leg remain uncovered! So I made this Steampunk Ring in an effort to cover your naked fingers…
Steampunk Jewelry Ring of Gleaming Silver!
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I have made more Steampunk Cufflinks, my Studio is currently filling with Steampunk Jewelry!
I’m sure I actually dream about all of these little Watch Movements and how they could come back to life and start tick-tocking away… it might be the ultimate alarm clock!
Steampunk Cufflinks from London Particulars
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