Renaissance and Tudor Jewelry

At the request of many of our clients, we have begun work on a line of Renaissance and Tudor jewelry that is suitable for court wear for both men and women. Among our selections are carcanet girdle belts, collars and chains, bracelets and chokers.

The stones, unless otherwise specified, are genuine.

All are offered in pewter, and pewter and very heavily gilded 22k gold, in order to give you the best selection possible. We have chosen to use very heavy gold plating so that your jewels will look wonderful for many years to come. These are not lightly plated vermeil pieces.

We have chosen to use pewter as the under lying metal as it is lighter than bronze and therefore more comfortable to wear. We also double link the pieces together so that the jewelry will last a long time.

All the individual links you see here can be easily arranged to suit your liking. All pieces can be made into chains, collars of office, necklaces, cancanets, girdles, belts and bracelets, what ever your heart desires. Any combination is available, and can be custom made for the discerning Noble within a short amount of time.

PLEASE NOTE: We are very sorry for the quality of some of the photographs. We really do know they are rather horrible, but our camera is not functions and we resorted to using the camera in our phone. We will very shortly be having more examples of our work to show that will be professional in quality. We put this much up as we have had many requests for the images. So please, laugh as you will, and we will make the images easier for you in the near future. And yes, really, we are aware that a girdle goes about the waist!

Renaissance Tudor Girdle This Renaissance girdle is made of pewter heavly plated in 22K gold. The jewels consist of fresh water pearls and onlx. The back closes with a hook and loop but can be closed with a velvet ribbon for a perfect period piece of jewelry. The double pearl pieces are seen in many examples of renaissance portraits.	Detail of A Renaissance Tudor Girdle Belt This example of a girdle belt is most certainly one that could be worn during the Tudor renaissance period, is made of pewter layed in 22K gold. The jewels used are genuine fresh water pearls and onyx. The girdle is a belt that is worn on the waist. It has an optionl drop from the center front that drops from the waist down the front of the gown.
Renaissance Elizabethan Collar Chain This chain or collar is made of oxidized pewter, and is suitable for the Renaissance, Tudor or Elizabethan period styles. It can be worn by both Lords and Ladies. The jewels used in this example are fresh water pearls and onyx.	Detail of Renaissance Jewelry Choker details shows oxidized pewter in a niello type finish. The jewels are cornelian and fresh water pearls.
Elizabethan Necklace or Girdle Close View This close view of an Elizabethan necklace is made of pewter, gilded in 22k gold. It is set with fresh water pearls, carnelian and malachite. This example can be easily made in a girdle. The back closes with velvet ribbon.	Elizabethan Necklace or Girdle Full View This full view of a Elizabethan style necklace, can be worn as both a collar and a necklace and can be made up into a girdle as well. The jewels used are genuine fresh water pearls, cornelian and malachite. Many options are offered.
Renaissance Tudor Collar Chain Full View This carnelian Tudor collar is suitable for court wear by any noble. It is consistent enough with the Tudor styles to be made into chains, necklaces collars and girdles.	Renaissance Tudor Collar Chain Close View This chain or collar is made of oxidized pewter, and is plated in gold. The jewels are carnelian and fresh water pearls. The links here can be made into any of the jewelry shapes such as a girdle, as well as being set with a multitude of gems.
Elizabethan Renaissance Necklace Close View Pictured above is a close up view of one of our most dramatic necklaces. The example you see has a rather large amount of white fresh water pearls, with a pendant having both pearls and carnelian. The jewels are fresh water pearls and onyx.	Elizabethan Renaissance Necklace Full View Fresh water pearls and a bit of carnelian jewels are set into beautiful gilt gold links in this spectacular renaissance necklace fit for a Queen. This piece can be made up into a collar, necklace or choker and even a bracelet. Though it is not recommend as a girdle.
Noble Elizabethan Renaissance Necklace Close View This necklace is exactly what the discerning noble would want to wear when appearing at court or sitting for their portrait. One of our finest pieces of jewelry, suitable for the Renaissance, Tudor or Elizabethan period styles. The jewels are fresh water pearls and onyx. This style is suitable for all styles of jewelry we offer making a cancanet and necklace pair, a girdle or wonderful collar for the Lords.	Elizabethan Renaissance Necklace Full View The full view of this Elizabethan necklace offers a very well known style of jewelry to the many nobles who can afford such luxury. Her Majesty will notice you in Her presence right away. Just be careful you can pay any taxes on sumptuary laws before you wear such beauty. The jewels are cornelian and fresh water pearls.

Our Renaissance Jewels

The line of jewelry offered so far are not exact duplicates and are intended to be designs made as if we were designing jewels during the time period of the Renaissance , Tudor and Elizabethan eras. We will be adding more pieces, but for now we have a limited first edition.

All pieces come with a jewelry bag to protect the metals and stones, making it easier to store the jewels and to travel.

We currently have stock, but all can be custom ordered. In particular the stones selections offered which currently are pearls, onyx, carnelian, lapis, malachite, moonstone and jade all in cabochons. Other natural stones are available. We also have lab created gemstones available such as diamonds, rubies sapphire, garnets emeralds and others, these stones are normally available in facets. And further we are looking into faceted crystals. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination.

The pewter is offered in both an oxidized and "silver" finish. The oxidized finish requires no and looks similar to the "niello" finish used by jewelers of the day. Niello is a darkening agent used on silver to bring out a contrast in the details. We use it on pewter as it is less expensive to our clients than pure silver and requires little to no effort to keep the shine, leaving a finish that was much sought after in period.

We are proud to show our line now to the public in 22k gold gilt pewter.

We have used fresh water pearls, onyx and carnelian extensively as these gems were very popular during the renaissance period. However other stones are lovely and period also and we are happy to provide them. We are rather fond of malachite, and lapis and have examples of others.

All the pieces are cast, plated and hand assembled in the United States. All designs are ours exclusively.