Opulent Ethics have started work on their most luxury range of ethical jewellery to date. The, as yet unnamed, range is inspired by pomanders and precious materials.
Last summer Opulent Ethics visited the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
Victoria & Albert Museum pomander
The pomander was most common during the 15th and 16th centuries. They are spheres made up of 6 segments, each of which opens. Inside each segment the wearer would store a different smelling item such as cloves, rose, sandalwood, nutmeg, scented oils and animal unguents. Their purpose was to protect the wearer against bad smells, which it was believed, caused disease and illness.
Pomanders are very decorative and were made up using complex hinges, exquisite materials and multiple artisanal processes. The outcome is beautiful, complicated pieces of heavy functional jewellery.
Whilst these original pomanders are motivating our designs, Opulent Ethics are looking to produce a range of more contemporary pomanders. Instead of being used to hold scent, our pomanders will be used to challenge the idea of preciouness by being made from ethically precious metals and by storing alternative precious materials.
Opulent Ethics is still at the design stage at the moment but check back soon for updates on how we are getting on.
That’s all for now….
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