Interesting...

A great thing about the internet is that it's a near never ending source of inspiration, even when it has nothing to do with what I'm currently working on.

Still came across a few interseting articles recently, including this one: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/when-germans-gave-up-their-gold-jewelry-to-battle-napoleon/

The old goth in me loves, loves, loves the matte black finish. And all that piercing! Definitely need to keep these for reference for later...

"Berlin Iron" Pin: Geiss, Johann Conrad, circa 1820. Victoria & Albert Museum. (http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O115039/pin-geiss-johann-conrad/)

"Berlin Iron" Brooch: Geiss, Johann Conrad, circa 1820. Victoria & Albert Museum. (http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O115036/brooch-geiss-johann-conrad/)