Renaroque Journal

Tudor Court Jewellery in the Sixteenth Century
Tudor Court Jewellery in the Sixteenth Century
Tudor court jewellery was never just sparkle. At the English court, jewellery was status you could see from across a room, loyalty you could recognise at a glance, and sometimes... Read more...
Art Deco jewelry how to recognize the style and describe it well today
Art Deco jewelry how to recognize the style and describe it well today
Art Deco jewelry is easiest to spot when you stop looking for flowers and start looking for structure. The style is built on symmetry, geometry, and contrast. Instead of organic... Read more...
View the Anne Boleyn necklace on her portrait at the National Portrait Gallery.
Where is Anne Boleyn’s B necklace today?
Where is Anne Boleyn’s famous B necklace today? We explain what is known about the original jewel, the myths about its fate, and how you can wear a faithful Anne... Read more...
Order of the Golden Fleece Regalia - History and How to Wear It Today
Order of the Golden Fleece Regalia - History and How to Wear It Today
Order of the Golden Fleece regalia explained in simple terms: what the Golden Fleece pendant and collar meant in European courts and how to wear our Golden Fleece pendant and... Read more...
Tudor Chains of Office in England: the Collar of Esses and Three Moments That Explain Why They Mattered
Tudor Chains of Office in England: the Collar of Esses and Three Moments That Explain Why They Mattered
In Tudor England, a chain of office was not "just jewellery". It was a public signal: belonging, authority, and representation in one object. That is why certain collars keep appearing... Read more...
Cleveland Museum of Art - Ring 1500–1699 - ref. 1916.223
Rings in 16th century portraits: how to read placement and types without modern myths
When you spot a ring in a 16th century portrait, it is tempting to focus on the finger. But here is the shortcut that prevents most mistakes: in painting, the... Read more...
Pearls in Renaissance Italy: how they were worn and what portraits reveal
Pearls in Renaissance Italy: how they were worn and what portraits reveal
In Renaissance Italy, pearls were worn to be seen. In a portrait, a short strand at the throat, a drop at the ear, a few on the bodice can quietly... Read more...
Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring - History and How to Recreate the Look
Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring - History and How to Recreate the Look
Who is Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, what is a "tronie", and how can you recreate her look today with the right headscarf and Vermeer inspired pearl earrings?   Read more...
Renaissance Gold Chokers Inspired by Bronzino - History and How to Wear Them
Renaissance Gold Chokers Inspired by Bronzino - History and How to Wear Them
Renaissance gold chokers inspired by Bronzino’s portraits: what they are, how noblewomen wore them in the 16th century and how to style our "Costanza" choker today. Read more...
What is a chain of office? Livery collars from history to reenactment
What is a chain of office? Livery collars from history to reenactment
What is a chain of office or livery collar? A chain of office, also called a livery collar, is a heavy ceremonial collar worn around the shoulders to show rank,... Read more...
Roman crotalia earrings - history and wearable replicas
Roman crotalia earrings - history and wearable replicas
Discover Roman crotalia earrings: their history, original designs and how to choose comfortable, wearable replicas with pearls and gold-tone metals for reenactment, museums and everyday outfits. Read more...
The Rise of Zamak Jewelry in Spain: A Trend Worth Noticing
The Rise of Zamak Jewelry in Spain: A Trend Worth Noticing
Zamak jewelry has surged in popularity in Spain over the last decades, offering a durable, eco-friendly alternative to precious metals. Its versatility and quality plating make it a stylish choice! Read more...