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The World of Steampunk
 If you've visited artisan fairs in the last several years you've probably seen Steampunk jewelry. It's fashioned after a movement that jewelry designer and author Jema Hewitt (aka Emilly Ladybird) calls "Victorian styled science fiction." Jema was kind enough to answer some of our questions about Steampunk. I think her responses will help you understand the movement, and recognize the unique jewelry that designers are creating from all sorts of mechanical bits and pieces.
Photo © Jema Hewitt
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