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Introducing Fulvia

October 18, 2008 by WendyB

Of the Roman noblewoman Fulvia (wife of Marc Antony), the historian Plutarch wrote, “She was a woman who took no interest in spinning or managing a household, nor could she be content to rule a husband who had no ambition for public life: her desire was to govern those who governed or to command a commander-in-chief. And in fact Cleopatra was indebted to Fulvia for teaching Antony to obey a wife’s authority for by the time he met her, he had already been quite broken in and schooled to accept the sway of women.”

Apparently, that passage is supposed to be insulting. Screw that! Fulvia sounds pretty damn fabulous to me.

Fulvia Ring in silver and blue topaz
© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008

Want your own Fulvia ring? Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com for more information. It comes in 18K gold and green tourmaline too. Want to see both versions in person? Put November 19 on your calendar. That’s the date of my next trunk show. Email me if you want an invitation and aren’t already on my mailing list.

Other new pieces that will be at the trunk show are the Evelina, Siobhan, Nefertiti and Marie Antoinette rings.

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Comments

  1. enc says

    October 18, 2008 at 7:04 am

    Fulvia is my idol.

    I love the heavy, sculpted shape of this ring, worthy only of a strong woman.

  2. ebayfashionaddict says

    October 18, 2008 at 7:23 am

    This is so cool. I want it.

  3. Songy says

    October 18, 2008 at 7:54 am

    This is one of those moments when I feel soooo isolated. Wish I was living in NYC!

  4. Prunella Jones says

    October 18, 2008 at 8:02 am

    I like this one a lot. There is something very Star Trek about it.

  5. Moira says

    October 18, 2008 at 8:09 am

    Fulvia is spectacular! It might actually beat my other bracket winner – the Clemence — no — must have both. All are being filed away for when I become the ruler of all things Dog Art. It’s only a matter of time…

  6. Moira says

    October 18, 2008 at 8:10 am

    P.S. Fulvia is also a character in George Clooney’s film about Chuck Barris. It’s the first time I ever heard that name and it stuck with me.

  7. the iron chic says

    October 18, 2008 at 8:21 am

    Sounds like ancient feminism to me!

  8. pistols at dawn says

    October 18, 2008 at 8:35 am

    That ring looks powerful, like something General Zod would wear.

  9. KD says

    October 18, 2008 at 9:12 am

    Yeah Fulvia! She sounds awesome!

  10. Bicycle Pirate says

    October 18, 2008 at 9:37 am

    you shall have all the vinegar you desire!!

    fulvia sounds increable and the ring is beautiful.

    x

  11. kristin says

    October 18, 2008 at 10:01 am

    ooh, that’s nice. can’t wait to see the others- and such great names!

  12. Sharon Rose says

    October 18, 2008 at 11:05 am

    Hi there-Hope the trunk show is mega successful-I wish I could be there. Anyhow, the Fulvia is truly stunning-a real power piece!!

  13. Frances says

    October 18, 2008 at 11:37 am

    I loooooove the history lessons! Juana, Fulvia… and the fact that your jewelry is inspired by historical figures! Oh, WendyB, you are such a fascinating woman!

  14. Savvy Mode SG says

    October 18, 2008 at 11:58 am

    ohhhh eye candy.

  15. Ladies Who Lunch says

    October 18, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    wow lovely ring.. i cant wait to see the Marie Antoinette ring!

  16. Oh Lady E says

    October 18, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    Poo I wish I could be at the trunk show to fondle all the pretty baubles… oh well!

  17. Deirdre says

    October 20, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    That ring looks like a tall cool punch in the face. I love it.

  18. copperoranges says

    October 20, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    oh my gosh! this is absolutely gorgeous!

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