Showing posts with label Victorian jewellery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Victorian jewellery. Show all posts

Monday, February 15, 2010

Victorian jewelry – A valuable piece of art

Victorian jewelry is a fine example of master craftsmanship. This jewelry is beautiful, delicate, valuable and cherished by all. The Victorian era was a time of epic romance, great tragedies and unprecedented prosperity. Thus, the jewelry of this era reflects all these changes and is divided into three periods – the Romantic, the Grand and the Late Victorian.

The jewelry of the romantic period was made by using gold to create large, puffy jewelry that was light in weight. Hair jewelry was the most important piece of jewelry at that time. The grand period was the mourning period so the jewelry of this time was dark and of somber tone. Antique necklaces, sentimental lockets, intricate monogram and name brooches made of silver were popular during this age. The late Victorian age brought an element of light heartedness to the jewelry. Diamond studded creatures, antique pendants made up of diamond; glittering star brooches are some of the examples of the jewelry made during the late Victorian jewelry.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Victorian jewelry- Beauty that transcends generations


Incase of the Victorian jewelry the line ‘beauty transcends time’ fits marvelously. May be they are somehow complex in their symbolic representation, the sentiments they refer and design, but the incomparable aspect is their uniqueness. No two pieces of these jewelries resemble each other. This is the reason why these forms of jewelry have been transformed from mothers to daughters generations after generations.

You can categorize Victorian jewelry from the time that they represent to. There are Victorian jewelry of the Romantic Period, the Grand Period and the Late/Aesthetic Period. But the thread of remains the strong focus on figurative motifs embodying popular human sentiments. All of them are composed of unusual materials and crafted with non-precious stones. Known worldwide for their unique artistic value, Victorian jewelry can be found at antique Jewelry stores. You can by them from online auctions also. They are definitely the prized possessions for times to come

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Victorian Jewelry – excellence in workmanship exemplified


The Victorian jewelry symbolizes the personal adornment and fashion trends in jewellery during the reign of Queen Victoria. The queen was very fond of jewelries. Her fondness inspired jewelers to create designs in various themes like nature, symbolism, emotions, sentiments, and history. Jewelleries in the form of necklace, ring, bracelet, pin, and earrings are still liked by people who take interest in the Victorian era.

Nothing could beat the charm of Victorian jewelry, even, in today’s world when a wide choice is available in the market. Lovers of antique jewellery can find exclusive stores and online websites that offer memorable designs, styles and patterns. Romantic people can get interesting engagement rings that were worn in Victorian age - set in gems like emerald, topaz, amethyst and ruby.

If you love history, you certainly cannot ignore the charm of antique Victorian jewelry.