Category Archives: Jewelry

Hercules Knot, take 3…

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

My first two attempts are written up here. For this version, I wanted to do silver (instead of brass), and do a continuous loop rather than a curve and a ring. I also decided to use a jig to bend … Continue reading →

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Tracking down period techniques

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

One of my goals is to learn to make jewelry the way the Romans did, not just duplicate their designs with modern techniques and tools. I contacted my friend Alberto (he’s part of Legio Secvnda Consvlaris, an Italian re-enacting group) to … Continue reading →

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Chain-making, Roman style

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Chains appear as decorative elements in jewelry as well as practical applications (suspended oil lamps, scales, etc). Although the finished products look similar to Viking wire weaving, the method is different.   Wire weaving uses a single long wire, threaded … Continue reading →

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The Romans invade OMSI

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) holds a monthly thing called After Dark from 7-11pm, where it’s adults only and there’s booze and vendors. July was all about the traveling Pompeii exhibit (here til Oct 22 – Don’t miss … Continue reading →

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Hercules Knot Jewelry

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I few months ago I embarked on my “Making Roman Jewelry” project. The point was to use wire wrapping to help SCAdians discover the joys of making period adornments in their living rooms. In the course of researching and building … Continue reading →

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A Roman “Laurel Wreath” for a Pelican

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

For those not in the SCA: Being recognized as a Pelican is basically a lifetime achievement award for service. It’s based on the myth of pelicans piercing their breasts to feed their young with their own blood. The symbol is … Continue reading →

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Making Roman Jewelry

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

        It’s so addicting… literally the day I came home from the competition where I presented my paper, I started making this necklace, based on a 1st-3rd century Fayum mummy portrait from Roman-controlled Egypt. The color isn’t showing … Continue reading →

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Competition Season!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Tis the season… 2/25 was Stromgard’s Baronial Arts & Sciences Championship. The next weekend, 3/4, was Dragon’s Mist. The Kingdom ASBC (bardic is included too) is this coming weekend, 3/11-12. I, like an obsessed goofball, decided to do them all. Stromgard … Continue reading →

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Byzantine babe attire

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

This is totally not my thing (personally I don’t think it’s really the Roman empire by this point*) but it’s in the books on my shelves and someone asked, so… Women’s clothing in Italy in the 5th century: From Sebesta … Continue reading →

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SCA bling, Roman-style

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

In our kingdom, An Tir, we have lots of Norse / Viking personas, who love to hang their awards and momentos on necklaces… usually lots of them! While it’s fun to be able to “read their resume” at a glance, I … Continue reading →

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