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.
I’m working with a lot of color in my Steampunk Jewelry, maybe it’s the first hints of Spring and perhaps the last of Winters drear, a reappearance of crisp blue skies – or maybe I just like Swarovski crystals! I hope you do too!
This Steampunk Ring is designed from a Vintage Swiss Ruby Jeweled Watch Movement set with two soft, rose-pink Swarovski Crystals.
I love Vintage watch movements, each one is completely unique and quite often I leave them plain to show off the artistry of their makers, but sometimes the odd crystal here and there can enhance their unique beauty!
If you want to see more of these Steampunk treasures, you can view them at London Particulars!
Straight out of the labs of a mad inventor, comes a purely Neo-Victorian, Steampunk wonder.
It’s almost as if a Victorian inventor, with a finger or two on some future pulse, conjured a picture of a future device, designed purely for fun and pleasure.
A device for children who seek a diversion away from kites, hoops and throwing stones at drudgers and pleasure boats from bridges overlooking the Thames.
And then this inventor took a time capsule and placed it deep within the ground and a century later, we find the first prototype of the Gameboy, a thing of bronze and cogs, a modern marvel!
Firstly, and belatedly, I just want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year from my Steampunk Jewelry Blog!
I have loads of interesting Steamy projects this year and I’m still working hard to keep my Etsy shop well stocked, despite consignments and galleries and all sorts of brilliant mayhem!
I hope you like this; it’s one of my newer pieces, a Vintage Watch Movement Butterfly.
This piece is made from a Ruby Jeweled Watch Movement, accented with Pink Rose and Fuchsia Swarovski Crystals.
I then set this upon an intricate silver-plated filigree butterfly.
I’m going to be adding all sorts of new designs to my Steampunk Jewelry Shop so please bookmark this page and I sincerely hope you have a wonderful 2010!
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!
This in one of my latest creations, a variation on my bestselling Steampunk Jewelry Escutcheon Ring and I hope you agree that this is a rather splendid item and will look alluring on any type of finger, be it lean, chubby or withered…
This Ring will do your fingers justice!
When you own my jewelry your going to have in possession, unique wearable art, unlike anything else on the market!
This Adjustable Ring is suitable for sizes 8.5 – 12 and I’m happy to make any adjustments for you if you know your Ring-size!
I’ve sold to hundreds of satisfied customers through my Etsy Shop, which you can visit here.
What you spy here, Ladies of distinction and Gentlemen of generosity and taste, is a Steampunk Necklace comprising of Ruby-Red
Swarovski Crystals set atop a Vintage Watch Movement, mounted upon a pair of Brass Wings.
The measurements of the chain are eighteen inches and the wings measure fifty-eight millimetres.
When you add this necklace to your collection you can be safe in the knowledge that you’re wearing a uniquely designed, handcrafted necklace, for the individual at heart.
I’ve sold my Steampunk Jewelry to hundreds of satisfied customers through my Etsy Shop, which you can visit here.
I recently made a new Steampunk Jewelry Assemblage Art Necklace where I combined lots of different compliments. The piece featured a vintage clock cog and face with an antiquated skeleton key and a homemade antiqued copper birds nest with a seed pearl egg. I love to mix and match and try different combinations and I think this one worked.
Because the piece sold incredibly quickly and was a one-of-a-kind, I’m planning to make similar Steampunk Jewelry designs soon and I really hope you enjoy these new pieces!
