Collection
Victorian (1837 – 1901)
Queen Victoria was the reigning monarch during the Victorian Period. It was a period of peace, prosperity, and virtue. A wealthy middle class arose and along with it the demand for affordable jewellery. This period also saw the emergence of the Romantic, Mystical and Revival styles.
Victorian collection
Recurring motifs included:
Snakes and knots (symbols of eternal love)
Flowers, hands, and birds
Roman, Etruscan, and medieval elements
Seed pearls
Cameos and medallions
Victorian collection
Recurring motifs included:
Snakes and knots (symbols of eternal love)
Flowers, hands, and birds
Roman, Etruscan, and medieval elements
Seed pearls
Cameos and medallions
During the early years of the Victorian period, Jewelry was made in Gothic and renaissance styles. The Jewelry of that period was often accented with pearls and coral.
