![]() In Emily Dickinson’s immortalized words, ‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers/ that perches in the soul. Her childhood lapidary equipment included a. The Nightingale was inspired by the symbolism of plumage and the magic and mystery of flight The bird escaping the cage signifies freedom, joy, and spirit. Dru Marchbanks grew up in Salina, Kansas her interest in jewelry was sparked by her grandfather, a geologist. There are five white diamonds scattered throughout the design. “In this version, the chamber opens to reveal the cage from which the nightingale escaped. Put your jewelry on last, after you have finished applying your lotions, fragrances, hairspray, perfume, makeup, etc. Lockets were used to store tokens of love, loss and keep sacred those parts of us we want to keep close but might not want to reveal.” Thea explains. Jewelry Designer, Thea Miller, draws inspiration from symbols of. The fact that these rings acts as a locket only further emphasizes their special meaning. was born out of a desire to create meaning and make sense out of lifes complexities. “Throughout time jewelry conveyed sentiments through hidden messages and that concept provided a stepping stone for this series of rings. ![]() What’s so evocative about these rings is their original imagery that tells a story from the shank and top of the ring all the way through to the plaque or what Thea calls the ‘chamber’ when the compartment is opened. “With the look of chunky signet rings, the Conservatory rings slide open to reveal a secret compartment. ![]() The Conservatory rings are based on locket and poison rings that we have seen throughout different moments in jewelry’s history, dating back to medieval times and made popular again from the Victorian Era through the Vintage ‘70s. Her believe is that “as women, we are all multi-faceted and complex, yet we are independent and powerful enough to find light in the dark.” Her pieces, while based on ideas found in antiquity, always appear fresh, modern, hip and relevant to today’s women. Thea Miller of Dru Jewelry creatively mines the past for ultra-modern designs AugSTYLE, WHAT TO BUY OffĪs part of her Dru Jewelry Collection, Thea Miller’s ‘Conservatory Rings” display her ability to creatively mine the past for symbolic jewelry that connects women to their emotions, grace, strength and sense of humor Thea never imitates or re-creates, rather her sensibilities and talent takes her to new places that touch on styles of various time periods with a current and clean lined vibe.
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