Rundell Bridge & Rundell
Rundell, Bridge & Rundell were the premier jewellers of their time. Their elegant logotype, with the ampersand nestled gracefully in the curve of Rundell’s R, reflects the artistry of a long-forgotten designer. To honour this craftsmanship, we meticulously reworked the logo and credentials by hand.
The jewellery collection for the magazine draws inspiration from Jane Austen’s personal pieces and the romance of her stories. The result is a seamless blend of nineteenth-century charm and twenty-first-century reinterpretation.
Black Lightning Love Opal Ring
Inspired by Jane Austen’s own opal ring, this piece adds heart motifs and a lightning-strike imperfection in the opal for character.
England’s Rose Wedding Ring
Evoking both Germanic influences and posy rings, the design brings a timeless sentimentality. We really love this .ai design, which the right craftsperson could develop into a very special ring.
Opal Love Heart Bracelet
A reinterpretation of Austen’s bracelet, featuring a mirrored heart design for added elegance.
Diadems and Circlets
Persephone’s Crown features distinct Egyptian elements, a nod to the Egyptian Revival that lingered on society’s periphery following Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt fifteen years before Pride and Prejudice was published.
This collection and its presentation represent the most complete fusion of nineteenth-century aesthetics and twenty-first-century innovation in the magazine.
References
Rundell Bridge and Rundell - Wikipedia Biography
British Museum - The original receipt from which I worked out the visual identity.
Victoria and Albert Museum - Rundell Bridge and Rundell at the V&A
Jane Austens Ring - Jane Austen House Museum article on the Opal Ring
Jane Austens Cross - Jane Austen House Museum article on the Topaz Cross
Jane Austens Bracelet - Jane Austen House Museum article on probable bracelet.
Victoria and Alberts - Massive collection of Mourning Rings.
Cinderella - Topaz Cross on our Cinderella Playbill.
British Museum - Included for the Skull and Crossbones Ring.
First Dibs - A website full of antique rings for sale. (Hold closed your reticules!)
