Ve Eryka Jewlz: The Hanso-Hyspia Collection

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Hanso-Hyspia Collection

Penned by Baroness Elia Eryka Colborn-Stafyr and Lord Sergei Kortrevich

7th of Gronna Ag Droba
482

 

Introduction
  With the alliance formed by that of the late Koeng Karl III and late Viceroy Cesar de Pelear, the introduction and influence of the Hyspian people have been inevitable and grandiose, with swarms of the Southern citizenry merging and having added to the Haesno-Ruska culture furthermore over the years. With the first Hyspian Koenas of Haense, the cultural influences became even more evident and cemented into the Royal Courts. Thus, alongside my apprentice, Lord Sergei Kortrevich - I found it fitting to add proper collection to the Crown Jewels for future use and memoir of this important era in our history. 

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Collar de Isabel

    A necklace made from a multitude of gold-plate fixtures and pearls, forming a bold and dramatic piece to compliment one's neck when purposefully trying to flex off one's wealth. The piece is fastened with square plates of gold-alloy, offering a nice platform to embrace the four teardrop shaped amethysts, which create a point to cradle a singular pearl. There are twenty of these in total which span across wire thread of laced pearls and princess-cut amethysts which flank each square plate, reaching to a centerpiece with hung down in a singular pendant being that of the Barbanov-Bihar crest, entirely forged from encrusted gemstones. This Hyspian-styled necklace had an identical partner formed from pezzottaite gemstones, being the sister necklace. Crafted with the thought of the Duchess of Kvenoland, Isabel Theodora in mind.

 

Collar de Amelya

     A necklace made from a multitude of gold-plate fixtures and pearls, forming a bold and dramatic piece to compliment one's neck when purposefully trying to flex off one's wealth. The piece is fastened with square plates of gold-alloy, offering a nice platform to embrace the four teardrop shaped pezzottaite gemstones, which create a point to cradle a singular pearl. There are twenty of these in total which span across wire thread of laced pearls and princess-cut pezzottaite which flank each square plate, reaching to a centerpiece with hung down in a singular pendant being that of the Barbanov-Bihar crest, entirely forged from encrusted gemstones. This Hyspian-styled necklace had an identical partner formed from amethyst gemstones, being the sister necklace. Crafted with the thought of the Duchess of Barania, Amelya Riya in mind. 

 

Rostro de Gloria

As an ode to both religion and history, this flamboyant piece houses a rather large oval frame with camel-shaped motifs that border a detailed portrait of the Exalted Sigismund in all his god-like glory. Individual sapphires and rubies interchange between one another as they rest closer inward against the painting, just below the camel carved contouring. The painting itself is of muted coloring from age as it was discovered deep within the Treasury in a lone wooden box alongside a vial of holy water, renewed into its new purpose. On either flank of the center portrait-pendant were the side complexions of two given individuals; Koeng Karl III and Viceroy Cesar I, forged from ivory as both faced the pendant in symbolism of union which would soon lead to a long and powerful alliance. Pearls from the harbors of Karosgrad remained strung on five different wires which made up the entirety of the regalia, offering a delicious accessory to any attire and an even more grand nod to history. 

 

Hyspian Ring Set

    This given set of signets consist of five varying rings, each forged with a band of pure gold taken from the dwarven mines within Aevos, with a polished sheen look. Additionally, the sapphires themselves were harvested from the Hyspia mines back within Almaris. Although separate, these rings are not meant to be worn apart at different times, but rather at once, paired with other bands to provide for a consistent look to a hand full with a multitude of regaliga to flex one's wealth. These types of ring sets are most commonly found in a Hyspian Ladies jewelry box, as the culture is known for dressing themselves with plenty of jewelry for any affair. The rings themselves are of different styles, but all containing the same materials as mentioned above; a slim band with a princess-cut sapphire in its center; a thick band with varying small sapphires surrounding its entirety; a band with three sapphires upon its face with the center one slightly larger than the two flanking it; a band with a sapphire carved into the contour of a Hussaryian Cross in its middle; a ring with a border of miniscule sapphires running across the entire band.

 

Canto del Pájaro

   The inspiration of this piece comes directly from the sands of Hyspia and their peerage, with women typically decorating themselves within elaborate regalia and luxuries that even few lower Haeseni gentry are unable to afford. With a golden base contoured into that of a peacock, this hairpiece is a flexible accessory that any woman would be happy to don, some men even capable of donning it upon their turbans or hats. A multitude of miniscule diamonds in the rose-cut style line the splayed golden feathers in their curvature with an incredible count of at least one thousand, providing an intense glimmer to the regalia’s surface. Painted enamel of green and blue hues make up the actual body and head of the peacock, few sapphires and emeralds lining the shape for rougher texturing, and two onyx gemstones acting as the eyes. With unspoken beauty, this piece is truly one to admire within all its splendor. 

 

Brooch Of The Peafowl

One beautifully crafted brooch of Hyspian influence; Gold trimmings lacing its oval edge, amber in hue, and adorning green and blue garnet crystallites. Its pattern, though left somewhat abstract in the ‘stained-glass’ makeup, depicts that of a displaying male peafowl looking off to one side, full in color and presenting the jewelries centerpiece, an eye of perfect cut maroon garnet that draws the view of its observers with enchanting intrigue. Beyond it, a scene of vast plains and blueish sky that shifts lilac toward its extremities is set, inspired greatly by the beautiful sceneries claimed by Hyspian ancestry - a colorful piece indeed, though all complementary to the gem placement and their vibrant off-hues, given each component of the brooch is seldom not reflective. A simple pin and clip make up its backing, perfect for simplistic transfer on and off clothing, even so it is visibly fragile due to the materials used in its making so one must take great care in handling such a gem. [Lord Sergei Kortrevich]

 

Hyspian Cross

A cross made of Alamaris’ finest Hyspian silver, with delicate floral patterns making up 2 ⁄ 3s of its base. Upon the front, two gems have been cut, and serve as compliments to the surrounding detail; One Sapphire of blue, and its sister gem a ruby, blood red in color which sits proud at the very center, having been cut into a rounded square. Although small, each crystal is of undeniable prestige and rarity, transparent almost with absolute clarity, and reflective of a rubies royal symbolism, it can be deemed nothing slight of perfection. The sapphire, cut with equal if not more precision, has been laced with a fine chain of gold,  which wraps the gem form like a silk scarf, then trailing down to connect the pair accordingly. Sapphires, historical in Heanse culture for its use during spiritual affairs, and of great significance within Hyspian nobility, bring about a great ethereal aura, and its linkage with the Ruby further signifies the idea of forever imbondment shared between Godan and man , within the Church, and Spirit thereof. [Lord Sergei Kortrevich]

 

Cullinan Diamond Pendant

Three chains make up this transcendent piece, a lower, upper and mid, each fashioned with a selection of gems varying in both quality and cut. The links of each chain, which have been crafted into alternating circular, square, and oval shaping, bind within them a gem every .5″ an inch, beginning at the neck and gradually forming a gradient in its descent. The base and highest point of the lace starts off somewhat simple in Brown, specifically ombre topaz, then shifting to tannish brown, lighter still, until the gems are entirely colorless. Its finale, a Cullinan Diamond cut in a heart's resemblance, takes center focus, an unmistakable nod to the jewelries dedicant, Her Royal Majesty, Koenas Sofia of Hyspia. With topaz arguably considered a ‘lesser gem’, these which have been selected are of near perfect cut, size and shape, bettering in quality the closer they sit to their diamond centerpiece, and symbolic of a kongzems peoples, of noble blood or otherwise, part in the upholdance of the Hyspo-Ruska reign. [Lord Sergei Kortrevich]

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, SOFIA CAMILA OF HYSPIA, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess of Hyspia, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck, Thurant and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, Protector and Lady of the Highlanders, etcetera.

 

Lady Elia Eryka Colborn-Stafyr, Baroness of Thurant, The Curator of the Crown Jewels and Haucharkietat.

 

Lord Sergei Nikolai Kortrevich.
 

Edited June 17, 2023 by DahStalker