I’ve finished the jewels for my 1838-40 Green Queen V dress. I did a little shopping at a local craft store and bought some jewels and beads to make these.
Bracelet for the right arm
Pin that goes at the throat
This last was made by putting together a brooch and a pendant.
The jewels at the hip. In the painting you can’t really see what the shape is so I made it up.
I put a pendant and a belt buckle together for this last one. Finally, I replaced the chain I had on the head piece with a golden wire. I didn’t like how the chain sagged. It was also too short.
I still need to put in the lining on the bodice, put the hooks and eyes in for the closure and hem the skirt. Before I do all that though, I think I will be taking the bodice in a bit.
