The kovsh is a Russian ladle or drinking vessel that dates back thousands of years to the tenth century In this era they were simple wooden products used to drink braga a light beer kvass a brew fermented from black bread and mead a slightly alcoholic drink derived from honey Often the shape of the...
The Meaning of the Sword Symbol Symbolism in jewellery has been a prominent feature for many centuries Whether it s the jewellery itself acting as a symbol or some iconography involved in its design jewellery can be a powerful indicator of many hidden truths Sword and dagger symbols have been used in jewellery throughout many...
Luxury goods are defined as those which are not essential to us or those which are not necessary for everyday life Luxury goods are over and above unnecessary for survival though they are those goods associated with wealth affluence and exclusivity The term Luxury Goods encapsulates the finest things in life the ability to choose...
Brewing coffee is something that dates back to the mid 15th century There have been many inventions throughout time in relation to brewing coffee The filter method for making coffee is more than 125 years old and still is one of the most popular methods today At the inception of coffee s importance in Britain...
Today there are fewer boundaries defining gender specific jewellery than there have been for the last half a century For example recently we ve seen the popularity of the male choker which has previously been considered to be exclusively ladies jewellery Traditionally jewellery items like signet rings tie clips and cufflinks have always been considered...
Engraving Even though engraved flatware is very popular many people do not realise engraving is a very specialist skill within silversmithing Although many silversmiths will be able to carry out basic engraving work it is more common for items to be sent to dedicated engravers Most of these engravers however are unrecognised in their work...
What Is a Trefid or Trifid Spoon In the 16th century people typically had one nbsp spoon nbsp which was used at all mealtimes being washed between uses It was also deemed as a sign of class and status if the spoon was made from anything other than wood It is suggested that silver spoons...
What is Moss Agate Agate is a well known gemstone that is typically a dark brown colour close to black Moss agate however takes on greener hues At a distance moss agate is similar in appearance to flora like trees or indeed the moss from which it gets its name There are often many hues...
Imagine yourself in the 1920s at a cocktail party You re wearing an elegant gown and that fabulous antique ring on your finger is getting a lot of attention People are left stunned and bedazzled you are the talk of the party That is exactly why cocktail and dinner rings were worn for their style...