As you adorn yourself with a captivating piece of jewelry, have you ever wondered about the enchanting tale it carries? What makes this jewel truly extraordinary? Today, a revival of scented jewelry is underway, as brands intertwine the artistry of renowned perfumers with the brilliance of jewelry. Join this article on this transcendent journey, where luxury and mystery merge, and delve into the interesting history of scented jewelry.

1. A divine talisman in ancient Egypt

In the earliest records of history, the invention of fragrance can be traced back to ancient Egypt. People used incense in religious rituals, and the earliest fragrance jewelry served as both offerings to deities and protective amulets for the wearer. The perfumes used by Egyptian queens and kings were prepared based on mysterious formulas, promising power and everlasting beauty.

2. Noble’s pomander to defend disease in Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages, when plagues ravaged Europe, people believed that pleasant fragrances could protect them from disease. They attempted to cover the smell of illness with aromatic herbs. The elite classes protected themselves by wearing a pomander, a ball filled with fragrant herbs such as rosemary, lavender, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

The design of fragrance jewelry typically involves a small metal pendant box in which solid perfume or scented sponge or cloth can be stored. Fragrance pendants are mainly worn as necklaces or can be suspended from belt loops, making them quite fashionable.

Raphae’s perfume pendant

3. Catherinede' Medici - The Queen with an Insatiable Love for Perfume

Before the invention of modern perfumes in 20^th century, obtaining natural fragrances and distilling essential oils for perfumes was expensive. Only the upper echelons of society could afford it. Catherine de' Medici, the 16th-century Queen of France, was well-known for her passion for fragrances. It is said that, to have a unique scent, she brought her perfumer, Rene de Florentin, to France when she married King Henry II. Rene had his own laboratory in France, and Catherine would secretly visit him through a hidden passage to ensure the secrecy of her perfume formula.

4. Modern revolution trend of fragrance jewelry

In the 21st century, major fine jewelry companies like Cartier and Tiffany & Co. have created and sold fragrance jewelry. For instance, Elsa Peretti, who designed a remarkable sculpted jar for Tiffany & Co., and Cartier's Magicien high jewelry offers "Taleb," a 18K gold perfume bottle pendant with a jade lid or silver, resembling a miniature perfume bottle.

5. Raphae’s perfume jewelry

In the 21st century, as vintage meets modern, more innovative brands are combining fragrance with contemporary jewelry, creating a new trend. Raphae is one such brand. It's jewelry but more than just jewelry. We cordially invite you to be a part of this new jewelry trend, also as advocates for sustainable jewelry brand. Immerse yourself in the fusion of olfactory and visual senses. Take a moment to savor the scent of jewelry, and become your own kind of aristocrat.