Early , Mid and Late Victorian, Romantic,
Grand & Aesthetic Jewelry (1837-1900)
early Victorian era jewelry features nature-inspired
designs.delicately and intricately etched into gold. Lockets and
brooches were popular everyday jewelry and colored gemstones and
diamonds were worn during the evening. .Mid-Victorian era corresponded with the death of
Queen Victoria’s husband, and many jewelry pieces feature heavy, dark
stones. Jet, onyx, amethyst, and garnet . More colorful designs were born featuring shells, mosaics
and colorful gemstones.
During the Late Victorian period, jewelers used diamonds
and feminine, bright gemstones such as sapphire, peridot, and spinel.
Star and crescent designs as well as elaborate hat pins were also
popular.
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