In Emily Dickinson’s immortalized words, ‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers/ that perches in the soul. 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. There are five white diamonds scattered throughout the design. Put your jewelry on last, after you have finished applying your lotions, fragrances, hairspray, perfume, makeup, etc. “In this version, the chamber opens to reveal the cage from which the nightingale escaped. 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. The fact that these rings acts as a locket only further emphasizes their special meaning. “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. 'Of course, we look to the '70s for inspiration. 'Art and fashion are a reflection of society,' she says. 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. Thea Miller, founder of DRU Jewelry, a label that builds on the trends of the '70s to create colorful, symbolic jewelry with an updated aesthetic, adds that women today are drawn to the era because it was a similar cultural moment. 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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