Get your Medieval on. New jewelry–including another Winter is Coming ring

Winter is Coming Ring – Sterling silver, 14kt gold, London blue topaz

One of the many benefits of attending an artsy-fartsy school as a child meant I had unlimited access to their costume department–back then we could “check out” a costume as you would a library book and I made use of that as often as possible. My favorite costumes were the medieval and renaissance-style gowns which, truth be known, I would just wear around the house. For as long I can remember I’ve had a love for stories with knights, lords and ladies and in my adulthood still enjoy the good fantasy novel as well as my favorite genre: historical fiction. I’m fascinated with history, in point of fact have toyed with the idea of going back to school for Medieval Studies but that’s a “someday if we win the lottery” type of dream. In the meantime, rings with a Medieval and/or Renaissance flair pop up in my shop from time to time. I honestly don’t even know if anyone even really likes these pieces, but strangely the concept of selling them is the last thing on my mind when creating. I just feel compelled to–and if you have any creative bone in your body then I think you understand that there’s no turning away from that. Also, I’ve been reading this amazing book and we have plans to visit the RenFaire next month so I doubt these types of pieces will be slowing down anytime soon. By the way, don’t forget to enter my giveaway–just a few more days left!

Ruby Eleanor of Aquitaine Ring Sterling, Brass, Ruby

Sterling Athena Owl-Eye Ring – The word along the base of the setting reads, “WISDOM”

Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Ring

Admittedly, these earrings were more Downton Abbey inspired–vintage cameos and garnets in sterling

Turquoise Flourish Ring – Sterling, brass, natural turquoise

Emerald Eleanor of Aquitaine Ring – Sterling, brass, natural faceted emerald