Ashmolean Kingfisher Charm

Lovers of the natural world can enjoy Ruskin's beautiful Kingfisher, captured in this colourfully enamelled gold charm.

For those who appreciate historical artworks, the John Ruskin's Kingfisher been replicated in minute and delicate detail. Just simply clip the charm onto our special charm necklace or bracelet, and mix and match with other exquisite pieces from the Ashmolean's collections.

Each charm is sold separately, and you can find a link to the rest of the charms collection by clicking here.

John Ruskin was an undergraduate at Christ Church, Oxford, between 1836 and 1842. In 1843, his Modern Painters was published anonymously, credited to him as 'a graduate of Oxford'. The book's themes were the careful study of nature and the insistence of 'truth' in landscape paintings. He believed the colours of the natural world could inspire and guide artists who should replicate them as truthfully as possible.⁠ Ruskin likely produced his bright, detailed watercolour study of a kingfisher in October of 1871. He thought that kingfishers were the most beautiful birds native to England.

The Bill Skinner Studio is a British-based jewellery designer who captures magnificent animals and natural subjects in exquisite detail. Skinner launched his namesake brand with a collection of remarkably charismatic and distinctive pieces in 2012. Inspired by the natural world, the team work from their studio in Kent and hand-carve every delicate piece to ensure that the utmost detail is obtained.

Credit: John Ruskin (1819–1900), Study of a Kingfisher. Watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on wove paper.