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Lace Ruff in Blue

The height of fashion in the period of 1550-1600 is characterized by increased opulence and the rise of the ruff. You know the ruff, that fluffy collar worn by women of wealth in old paintings. Here is my version of the ruff in a modern, wearable, fun version for the year 2010! This piece has a handmade glass bead by Lisa joy Sachs teamed with one of my baby bluish boulder opals. Both are wearing a ruff of sterling silver. They are strung on natural, fine blue zircon facetted beads.

$425.