New 🧡 16th Century Jewelry Necklace When Henry VIII succedded the throne, after his father´s death, at the young age of 17th, he was considered a prince of the renaissance. The new king jubilated charm, charisma and intelligence, and above all, he was extremelly generous. As some historians claim, he was the exact opposite of his father, and was proud in manifesting this. During his reign , the King was able to impress foreign ambassadors by presenting a court that was the center for artists and schollars. While it was luxurious and glamorous, there where rules in the King´s court for the usage of jewelry and clothing. As an example, only royalty could wear purple velvet fabrics. There where some exceptions created for the higher office´s, for the usage of silk, damaske and satin. Regarding the jewelry, the same laws where applied. Gold, silver, copper and gilded metals where allowed to nobility, only in some exceptions. The "sumptuary laws" where a way to restrict and differenciate the importance of, first the royalty, and second the nobility. Fascinated by the court glamour of King Henry VIII, i handcrafted this historically inspired 16th century jewelry necklace. Now available on the site! Link in Bio. . . . . . . . . . . #nvcreationspt #historicallyinspired #16thcenturyjewelry #16thcenturyfashion #tudorstyle #tudornecklace #tudorjewelry #renaissancejewelry #regencyfashion #renaissancecostume #renaissancefaire #regencycostume #regencyjewelry #portuguesebrand #portugueseshop #handcraftedjewellerydesigns #handcraftednecklaces #renaissancewoman #antiquestylejewelry #etsyportugal #etsyhandmadeseller #czechglassjewelry #stayhomeshoponline #handmadewith❤ #statementneckpieces #costumejewelrydesigners (at Lisbon, Portugal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW_xJjfMas1/?utm_medium=tumblr