Comments on: A Brief History of Jewelry in the Middle Ages- Renaissance Periods http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/ Jewelry Trends, Tips, and the Gold Market Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:45:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sheryl Martinez http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Sheryl Martinez Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:34:35 +0000 http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/?p=291#comment-36 Actually, VAT (value-added tax) is a form of consumption tax so yes, that's a shadow of sumptuary law there; although I think the former kinda discourages more spending especially during lean times while the latter was simply dictatorial. Further, the difference between the consumption tax and the sumptuary law is that the tax is applied across all levels, the Sumptuary Law was partial to the rich. Actually, VAT (value-added tax) is a form of consumption tax so yes, that’s a shadow of sumptuary law there; although I think the former kinda discourages more spending especially during lean times while the latter was simply dictatorial. Further, the difference between the consumption tax and the sumptuary law is that the tax is applied across all levels, the Sumptuary Law was partial to the rich.

]]> By: Afshin Yaghtin http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Afshin Yaghtin Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:49:17 +0000 http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/?p=291#comment-35 I agree. The Sumptuary Law could not possible make it today. What it made me think of in a very indirect way is the idea of a consumption tax that has been tossed around lately. The idea that instead of income tax, we would pay tax on our purchases instead. So only consumption is taxed rather than income. I think it's a fascinating concept -- of course, much different from class distinction -- it actually taxes people who buy more things. I agree. The Sumptuary Law could not possible make it today. What it made me think of in a very indirect way is the idea of a consumption tax that has been tossed around lately. The idea that instead of income tax, we would pay tax on our purchases instead. So only consumption is taxed rather than income. I think it’s a fascinating concept — of course, much different from class distinction — it actually taxes people who buy more things.

]]> By: Sheryl Martinez http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Sheryl Martinez Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:13:16 +0000 http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/?p=291#comment-31 I could not seem to find any info that connects the Love bracelet to the ancient poesy rings. The former was supposed to have originated in the 40s and it could possibly be an all-modern concept. But then again, we could not discount the fact that modern jewelers may have been inspired by it. I could not seem to find any info that connects the Love bracelet to the ancient poesy rings. The former was supposed to have originated in the 40s and it could possibly be an all-modern concept. But then again, we could not discount the fact that modern jewelers may have been inspired by it.

]]> By: Sheryl Martinez http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Sheryl Martinez Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:57:46 +0000 http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/?p=291#comment-30 The Sumptuary law of the middle ages was only one of the feeble attempts of the upper class all throughout history to further distance themselves from the common people- economically and socially. Ancient Greece, Rome and Japan all had their versions of this archaic law. If it didn't prosper before when the gap between the rich and poor was so disparate, I don't think anyone would be so foolish to suggest anything remotely similar to it in this day and age. Unless of course, that somebody wants to be stoned to death. Funny, that's another outdated punishment. :-) The Sumptuary law of the middle ages was only one of the feeble attempts of the upper class all throughout history to further distance themselves from the common people- economically and socially. Ancient Greece, Rome and Japan all had their versions of this archaic law. If it didn’t prosper before when the gap between the rich and poor was so disparate, I don’t think anyone would be so foolish to suggest anything remotely similar to it in this day and age. Unless of course, that somebody wants to be stoned to death. Funny, that’s another outdated punishment. :-)

]]> By: Tierra Wilson http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Tierra Wilson Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:13:50 +0000 http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/?p=291#comment-29 Cartier's LOVE bracelet is a modern and interesting concept when it comes to relationships and jewelry. The bracelet is put on by your lover and can be unlocked with the screwdriver... its rumored to have started in the 40's.... its interesting to think that the Poesy ring could have started it all. Cartier’s LOVE bracelet is a modern and interesting concept when it comes to relationships and jewelry. The bracelet is put on by your lover and can be unlocked with the screwdriver… its rumored to have started in the 40’s…. its interesting to think that the Poesy ring could have started it all.

]]> By: Afshin Yaghtin http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Afshin Yaghtin Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:33:44 +0000 http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/?p=291#comment-27 I thought the "Sumptuary Law" was interesting. I wonder how something like that would take ship into today's society, since we are such a "consumption-based" society. Of course, I am sure there was a lot of corruption involved in the original Sumptuary Law, but it's an interesting occurrence in history. I thought the “Sumptuary Law” was interesting. I wonder how something like that would take ship into today’s society, since we are such a “consumption-based” society. Of course, I am sure there was a lot of corruption involved in the original Sumptuary Law, but it’s an interesting occurrence in history.

]]> By: Sheryl Martinez http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Sheryl Martinez Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:53 +0000 http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/?p=291#comment-26 Hi Tierra, You're absolutely right! I was glad to tackle this subject as both history and jewelry interest me much. The Poesy rings may not be as popular now as it was when it began in the middle ages but it really is interesting to know that the tradition started that long ago. I'll definitely write about the beginnings of engagement rings, wedding rings, friendship bracelets etc... so stay tuned! Hi Tierra,

You’re absolutely right! I was glad to tackle this subject as both history and jewelry interest me much. The Poesy rings may not be as popular now as it was when it began in the middle ages but it really is interesting to know that the tradition started that long ago.

I’ll definitely write about the beginnings of engagement rings, wedding rings, friendship bracelets etc… so stay tuned!

]]> By: Tierra Wilson http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/2008/10/a-brief-history-of-jewelry-in-the-middle-ages-renaissance-periods/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Tierra Wilson Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:11:04 +0000 http://applesofgold.com/jewelryblog/?p=291#comment-25 I didn't know that about the Posey rings in the middle ages. It's amazing what an influence friendship and love have on jewelry. I wonder how far back in history the concept of jewelry and relationships go? Today it is so entrenched in our way of life…just like engagement rings and friendship bracelets. Great insight! I didn’t know that about the Posey rings in the middle ages. It’s amazing what an influence friendship and love have on jewelry. I wonder how far back in history the concept of jewelry and relationships go? Today it is so entrenched in our way of life…just like engagement rings and friendship bracelets. Great insight!

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