We have previously spoken about the artistic use of natural motifs during the Victorian era (let’s remember this short blog post about flora and fauna in Victorian jewelry featuring an astonishing hummingbird brooch, for example). Artists in general and goldsmiths in particular benefited from this, leaving an amazing legacy behind. In addition to this trend, […]
Inspiration
Steampunk jewelry tonight with… Aleksei Sigaev
1.- The interviewee Aleksei Sigaev is a master jeweler who lives in Moscow. He is a member of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia and the winner of the National Competition in Jewelry Design “Golden Constellation” 2002. In addition, he is very well known for his ‘modding’ skills. He is an active member of […]
‘Aurea Mediocritas’ by Juan Manuel Mollevi
This years’ nomination of our Sky Captain Series to the Steampunk Chronicle Reader’s Awards gave me a perfect excuse to publish a blog post on 2nd May with some reflections regarding international Steampunk contests (entitled: ‘Steampunk Chronicle Reader’s Choice Awards 2014… and beyond’). Amongst other things, I suggested in this blog post some international creators that I would […]
Steampunk Weddings for Decimononic (Part III).- Steampunk Wedding Rings for Men
At the heart of any wedding is the commitment that the bride and groom will be making to one another. Two words seal the deal: ‘I Do’ and the wedding rings are a physical symbol of this bond. Many jewellers solely specialize in this field, each offering a myriad of different designs. Are you getting hitched soon […]
Decimononic at Wave Gotik Treffen 2013 (Part II)
It is easy to understand why Wave Gotik Treffen is considered one of the most important events for the goth (and steamgoth!) scene worldwide. An overwhelming concerts agenda, countless leisure activities, visitors from everywhere and a friendly environment are more than enough to reach this objective. I just wanted to drop a line to share […]