British jewellery brand Askew London
Rare brooch ‘The Black Prince’. Made by the famous British jewellery brand Askew London
British jewellery brand Askew London
Blackamoor designs were incredibly popular in the Middle Ages in Europe. For example, on the table of great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin stood a statue of black African as a reminder of his glorious ancestors … And to this day, such decorations remain popular. Despite globalization, they have not lost a veil of mystery and exoticism.
Opened in 1979 in the suburbs of London under the direction of Ms. Susan Askew, it became a small family enterprise for the production of jewelry (mainly necklaces).
Traditionally, Askew jewelers handcrafted jewelry from brass and alloys containing copper. Further decorations included gold (24 carats) or silver-plated. For cabochons used mainly old semi-precious stones, as well as Japanese art glass of the highest quality.
Noteworthy, the company exists to this day, producing limited edition jewelry. Among fans of Askew London are representatives of British Bohemia – Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham and others.
The Black Prince brooch
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British jewellery brand Askew London
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