The Symbolic Jewelry of the Vikings: Wolves, Ravens, and the Hammer of Thor
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Stereotype has it that ancient Scandinavians were cruel and rough-mannered warriors with little to no interest in anything beyond their plundering campaigns. In truth, however, the Norse had their own idea of beauty and elegance, which reflected in the jewelry they made. Indeed, apart from being excellent fighters, the Vikings were strikingly good at jewelry
- Published in Jewelry encyclopedia
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Dr. Silver
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
The ancients made medical use of silver based on their intuition rather than knowledge. Silver plates were widely used in Egypt to cover wounds for quicker healing. It was not uncommon for distinguished Roman legionaries to wear breast and elbow pieces made of silver plates, which prevented infection of new wounds. Cyrus of Persia
- Published in Jewelry encyclopedia
The birth of “A Hat or a Boa?” ring and its routes
Thursday, 30 January 2020
Coincidences are made to spice up our lives. Oringo`s first directly book-inspired jewel came up from two different drawings living on a same book spread. Somehow they connected in the mind of our designer, Helena Maslova.
- Published in Behind the creation