Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
May 22, 2013
May 20, 2013
ENGLISH NOBLEMEN AND THE GRAND TOURS
During the 18th and early 19th centuries, English gentlemen were sent to Europe to study the classical cultures–particularly to Italy. These aristocratic families bought paintings, furniture, jewelry, antiquities and brought these collections back to England to furnish and decorate their lavish country estates and beautiful London homes. My great grandfather bought a set of lava cameos, carved with recognizable profiles of DaVinci, Dante, Michelangelo, etc.. My grandmother inherited the set and kept it in a box which she bought in a London important shop about 1890. The set includes a large necklace, a choker (currently being worn by my wife’s mother in Boston–only temporary!), a bracelet, and three pins, and a beautiful ring. I thought my readers would like to see this bit of English history and items which remind us of a bygone era.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
May 3, 2013
April 25, 2013
THE ROMANOV JEWELS: AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPH
After 300 years of ruling Russia, the Romanov Dynasty had amassed the finest collection of jewels of any royal house in Europe. Besides the central core of their collection, individual members of the Russian Royal Family also had endless jewels of the finest quality. Most of the core collection was seized by the Revolutionary Government, but many of the private jewels made their way into sale rooms throughout Europe including London. Like a hawk, Queen Mary watched for bargain purchases; when she saw a really fine jewel she could not live without, she maneuvered behind the scene to acquire it–very often at a very reasonable price. Many of the jewels the Queen wears today have Russian history. Actually, it is an amazing story. Here is an “inventory” photograph of the Russian State Jewels put on display by the Bolsheviks after 1918. I will add a few images of the Tsarina and others wearing their magnificent jewels.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
April 7, 2013
March 26, 2013
February 24, 2013
I PAY TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF A WONDERFUL ARTIST–A JEWELRY ARTIST, Sharon Coleman
Mrs Moore and I enjoy meeting people who create all over the world. As you all know, I really start to whistle and smile when I am wandering through a market. In antique markets, I like to chat with the dealers who have had some of the finest antiques pass through their hands. I often add to my collections, and I learn, learn, learn. Every once in awhile, I meet a real artist–that soft human being who loves creating. Often they live simply with their lives wrapped around their creations. In these amazing people, there is a soul that feeds off that special piece of art. This doesn’t happen often, but today was one of those lucky moments.
This special person is Sharon Coleman, and she creates her very special jewelry. She loves STONES, ROCKS that she has personally harvested somewhere, at some time a place. In modern terms, she has a very simple, elegant organic sense. Let me show you two of her necklaces which I admired very much.
You will find Sharon Coleman at her stall on Saturday and Sunday at the Market at the College of the Desert in Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs. Or you can call her on her mobile: 760.349.3272. I like this artist very much. When you meet her, you will like her as I do and will appreciate her unique pieces of quality jewelry.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
February 21, 2013
CAN ANYONE HELP ME?
On a website that I read, it reports that a 110-carat, THE CULLINAN YELLOW ASSCHER-CUT DIAMOND came into the Royal Collection in 1907, during the reign of Edward VII.
I have never heard of this diamond, and I have read many publications about the jewels which were once in the Royal Collection or are still part of Queen’s jewels.
Does anyone know about this diamond. Enlighten me, please.
Thanks so much.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
February 10, 2013
1603 ELIZABETH I’s RING: THE CHEQUERS RING
Several very interesting emails have come to me concerning my post about the ring which was removed from Queen Elizabeth I’s body before her burial (1603). My first post showed the two inside “images” of Queen Elizabeth I and an additional female image which seems to be up for a lot of discussion. Several emails have said that the second image is MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS and others are certain that it is Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I’s mother. Last week, a contributor found and forwarded an image of the ring with its surface initials of Queen Elizabeth in diamonds. I think there is a lot to discover about this amazing ring.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
