Jewelry with photo

Probably most of us carry at least one photo of a loved one with us. Until recently, we put them in wallets, today we increasingly store them electronically in our phones and smartphones. However, it turns out that photographs can also be embedded in jewelry, and besides, this is an idea with a long tradition.

A few words about the history of

It turns out that jewelry with a photo is made Long story in European culture. It has existed in form for several centuries. necklaces Or suspensions, otherwise called secretaries. Outside, they looked like an ordinary pendant, inside they hid a small secret. They were especially popular in XIX century. They have been widely used in all over Europehowever, they were especially popular in France, England and Tsarist Russia. They wore them just as often womenи people. They had a picture hidden in them. favoriteand sometimes lock of hair.

Then the secretary wore not only pendants and medallions, sometimes they were in the form of brooches, however always worn on a chainnear the neck. It was customary to give them to relatives on the occasion World, especially Valentine's Day, but not only. They were also popular gifts by case baptism Or wedding.

Secretaries appeared in many forms. Most often it was the form Heart, eight Or wheels. Made of precious metals such as gold Or silver, they were often also richly decorated with stones or engravings.

Traditionally they were placed on hangers. two photographs, however, there were instances containing up to eight of them. Sometimes the front of the medallion was made of glass so that you could see what was inside.

The perfect gift?

Although secretaries are not as popular nowadays as they were in the XNUMXth century, they are still in demand. often distributed as a gift for important events torments. They will definitely work just fine. extraordinary i special a gift for a loved one.

Today's photographic decorations may not be as rich and intricately decorated as they were in the Victorian era, but still evokes nostalgia old times. Is it possible to imagine a better gift for a young mother than a pendant with a picture of a newborn? Modern secrets will also be used as gifts for the occasion. holy baptism or First communication. They will be a wonderful souvenir for years to come.

The main pendant with a place for a photo can be matched recipient. We can choose from a variety of models, not only in terms of shapes, but also in terms of how richly decorated the jewelry will be. Thanks to this, we are sure that our gift will perfectly match the taste of the person to whom we want to give this beautiful souvenir.

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Which model to choose?

The first sentence is the model round, without decorationsdone completely of gold. There are no stones in it, and the surface brilliant. Thanks to its simple form, it is ideal as a gift for Epiphany or First Communion. It will also be a great gift for someone who loves simplicity i minimalism. Additionally, the pendant can be added engravingwhich gives it a unique character.

Another interesting secretary model belongs to Fr. rectangular shape. Like the previous one, it is made from yellow goldand its surface is a compound Mato, вспышка i atlas. Will be a good gift for lovers classical forms i geometric patterns. This model also has the option engraving.

The last presented necklace will be classic, oval pendant, decorated intricate floral patterns. Made of yellow gold, brilliant the shape of the pendant resembles medallion and it will surely please those who like it traditions i timeless design. With its ornament, it refers to the old secretaries and evokes nostalgia for bygone times.