How to adapt floral designs to your personal style
Floral jewellery has been a source of inspiration and beauty since time immemorial. Flowers, with their diversity and symbolism, have adorned necklaces, rings, earrings and brooches, passing from generation to generation and adapting to every era and personal style.
History of floral jewellery
Antiquity and the Middle Ages
Flowers have been a constant in jewellery since ancient times. In civilisations such as the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, they were used to symbolise divinities and natural elements. During the Middle Ages, flowers in jewellery acquired a religious and romantic symbolism, being common in brooches and engagement rings.
Renaissance and Baroque
The Renaissance brought with it an explosion of floral detail in jewellery, reflecting a love of nature and artistic detail. Baroque jewellery, meanwhile, incorporated intricate floral designs with brightly coloured gemstones, and was notable for its opulence.
19th century and Modernism
The 19th century, with its Romantic style, saw a proliferation of floral motifs on cameos and miniature jewellery pieces. Modernism, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, took floral designs to a new level, with more stylised and abstract forms.
How to adapt floral jewellery to your personal style
1. Know your personal style
Before choosing any piece of jewellery, it is essential to understand your personal style - are you minimalist, bohemian, classic, or perhaps modern? Knowing your style will
select pieces that are not only beautiful, but also complement your wardrobe and personality.
2. Choose materials and colours that resonate with you.
Flowers in jewellery are designed in a variety of materials. If you prefer a more natural look, opt for jewellery with floral motifs in metal, without colour. For a more
glamorous style, choose pieces with different materials such as glass, gems or ceramics.
3. Incorporate floral jewellery into your everyday look
For a subtle and elegant touch, incorporate small floral pieces into your everyday. Delicate earrings, such as the Narcissus Earrings or a piece with a subtle design, such as the Frangipani Ring.
4. Make a statement with big pieces
If you like eye-catching pieces, don't hesitate to choose large rings with intricate floral designs, such as the Rose Ring or statement necklaces with large, detailed flowers; certainly the Spring Garden Necklace. These pieces can become the centrepiece of your outfit, adding a touch of drama and sophistication.
5. Mixing old and new
A great way to personalise your floral jewellery is to combine vintage and contemporary pieces. A vintage floral brooch can look stunning on a current jacket, or modern earrings can perfectly complement an heirloom necklace.
Tailoring floral jewellery to your personal style is a wonderful way to pay homage to a timeless classic while adding a touch of character. From subtle and delicate pieces to big and bold, there's a floral design perfect for every occasion. Oh, favourite flower! Beautiful, dear flower... keep me from your pleasing perfume (and wrap me in joy).
