I placed my order the second week the jewelry orders were announced. It was difficult to decide which items to purchase, but ultimately I went with red and silver themes. Some of these items were purchased for another fan (we did a group order) but they agreed to allow me to use the photographs here and try/wear on the jewelry. It was difficult waiting the 3 months for all the pieces to be made and the orders processed. It was also nerve wracking that they had to be shipped during the Christmas rush time in the US when so many items can be lost.
The packaging is outstanding! Most items arrived in coffin shaped boxes. A few items arrived in pouches which I will also show. Included with each piece was a black gift bag labeled with Artemis Classic, in case you were giving the items to someone else. The shipment even included a large bag to put all the smaller bags in. This resulted in a large package for a few tiny items. They also included a catalogue of the other Artemis Classic designs and collaborations. The one I received you can see has Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation on the cover.
The boxes have velour covered padding with a special slot for displaying the rings like this.
This is especially nice if you want to display the jewelry in glass box or china cabinet!
This is the Thorn ring- I’ll give more details about it later.
Also included with each item was pedigree card (as if each item is alive and self aware) signed by KAMIJO for each piece. I have a funny story to relate about this item.
These are the pouches that come with the button and the Emblem Brooch.
This is the Crystal of Aestheticism pendant. It did not include a chain so I wear it with either with the faceted onyx Neck Bite Chain, that I bought for the Cross Emblem, or the chain that came with my Versailles Emblem pendant. You can of course wear it with any silver chain or a ribbon. I bought this to wear to work as it nice enough for daily use. The Emblem Cross confused one of my patients who asked if it was a “Satanic cross” so I decided to stop wearing it to work.
My funny story will probably not make much sense outside of the English language. I showed the pendant to a family member and noted it was called the “Crystal of Aestheticism”. They misheard me to say “Crystal of Athleticism” and asked if it was supposed to make me jump higher or run faster! I replied no, it was “Aestheticism” they again misunderstood as “Asceticism”. I thought “No, no, wrong word again!” *Asceticism means a “lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures” – kind of the opposite of what this luxurious and beautifully rococo jewelry is intended for.
Note here the Rose Croix bracelet has a closing mechanism using that heart loop on the end. I was concerned about the clasp on this. The end fastens by slipping it through the heart shaped loop on the end. I was worried it might come off during movement, but I have tested by wearing it out a lot and also to a club dancing for several hours. It apparently cannot come off accidentally, at least not easily. I am impressed!
Here is a close-up of the Rose Croix bracelet- the light really catches on the stones.
The design makes your wrist look as if it has been bitten!
This is the Thorn ring.
Much to my surprise this ring is “open”!
It is not a complete circle so it is slightly adjustable in size.
Side view
It really does look like rose stems with thorns bent around a finger.
For comparison, I took a photo of it next to my Versailles Rose ring. The scroll work with the stems and thorns makes it larger and is kind of hook shaped. I was worried this would catch on my hair and clothes when I borrowed it but it does not.
Side by side view with the Rose ring.
The Blood Crystal Ring! I really love the details on this piece.
I was actually afraid this might be too large for my hand, when I borrowed it, but I tend to wear dramatic jewelry and I love wearing it for special occasions.
One the inside you can see a tiny Emblem Cross!
The underneath side is open to the skin.
These are the Guardian of Time pierced earrings. They are also available as clip on earrings. I was surprised to learn they are sold individually not as a pair. This was a shock to me as here in the US most earrings are sold as a pair. I had to contact Artemis Classic to add a second one. These are sleeping bats with red eyes that peek out from a very cute but subtle design.
My pair, aren’t they just adorable? The post is, naturally, a silver rose. There is a red crystal on the top of the “smoked silver” bat’s head.
From the bottom this appears like an elegant set gem, but usually serves only to permit more light to enter the center of the gem where it reflects out the sides.
From the angle normally viewed one sees only the small side openings that appear to be glowing red eyes of a sleeping bat. The earrings when worn portray upside down hanging bats with wings enfolded around themselves, yet looking out at the world with ruby colored eyes.
Of all these items, this is the one I most wanted really good photos of before purchasing.
I sew and do both costuming and fashion design, so I really wanted to see details of the back and how this could be attached to fabric.
I hope these additional photos help anyone who wants to use them for a design or cosplay.
This is what I most wanted to see! The back side of the button has a very strong metal fastening loop. There are also holes all around it so it can be attached very securely if attached for adornment rather than a functional button.
Of course if you sew it with those extra holes you cannot use it as an opening device. My idea, for example, is to attach it to a lace choker rather than use it as a button using transparent thread.
I tried to photograph the brooch on my jacket. It’s new, shiny and really catches the light so it’s hard to get a good image. Of all my Symphony of the Vampire pieces this little pin has gotten the most compliments! The bottom piece is actually spring loaded and took me awhile to figure it out. Actually slightly bent the pin the process :( I kept thinking it unscrewed off but no…hahaha…I think it’s found a permanent home of this jacket now.
Since I can’t get a clear photo I took one here from the product page
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/artemisclassic/item/ac-sotvo003/
For ordering information please visit the following links:
Crystal of Aestheticism/Symphony of The Vampire
Empire Brooch/Symphony of The Vampire
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Symphony of The Vampire/Full-Dress Uniform Button
Rose Croix Bracelet/Symphony of The Vampire
Thorn Ring/Symphony of The Vampire
Guardian of Time (earrings) /Symphony of The Vampire
Symphony of The Vampire/Blood Crystal Ring
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