Jewelry is an object that is designed as an adornment for the body. It should not only be precious but also beautiful. The beauty and the charm of Victorian Jewelry are not the same as jewelry from any other era. They are classically ornate and very delicately detailed.
Similar to the architecture, décor, and fashion of the Victorian era, the jewelry of the era symbolizes sentiments, design, and complexity embedded in beautiful and colorful gemstones. It is the style and type of jewelry that emerged and existed during the period of Queen Victoria. They then design and styles acquired a special place in the hearts of jewelry lovers and are still very popular in modern times. It was more inspired by nature – humans, animals, plants, vegetation, and oceans. They are natural style jewelry that is inspired by nature.
The Victorian Era: The era of romance and love
The Victorian Era – as the name suggested started and ended with the reign of Queen Victoria. Queen took to the throne of the United Kingdom in 1837 and ruled till 1901 till her death. These sixty-four years of her rule brought enormous changes in the industry, fashion, society, and also jewelry segments. The era – Victorian Era, symbolizes the charms and dignity of Art and Culture.
The Victorian Era is broadly categorized into three parts – The Early Victorian Era, also referred to as the Era of Love and Romance, The Mid Victorian Era or the Grand Era, and the Late Victorian Era or the Era of Aesthetics. During each of these eras, different gems, motifs, metals, and fabrication techniques were used that rose to newer heights of popularity.
The Romantic or the Era of Love emphasized the nation’s love for their young queen and also her love for her husband, the then Prince Albert. With the death of the Prince, the Era of Love and Romance also ended and the nation saw the beginning of the next era – The Grand Era.
Jewelry from the Era of Love and Romance
With Queen Victoria taking to the throne of the United Kingdom, the Kingdom saw a surge in Industrial Revolution. There was an emergence of innumerous factories and trade flourished in the nation. This was the era that ran into mass production of jewelry and no more jewelry was only made by hand.
Jewelry designed and manufactured during the Love and Romantic Era had special sentiments attached to them. It reflected the love of a new and young couple. 18K gold was being used frequently by the jewelers of the era.
Similar to the architecture, décor, and fashion of the Victorian era, the jewelry of the era symbolizes sentiments, design, and complexity embedded in beautiful and colorful gemstones. It is the style and type of jewelry that emerged and existed during the period of Queen Victoria. They then design and styles acquired a special place in the hearts of jewelry lovers and are still very popular in modern times. It was more inspired by nature – humans, animals, plants, vegetation, and oceans. They are natural style jewelry that is inspired by nature.
Victorian Antique Rings till today has a special affection in the hearts of jewelry enthusiasts and collectors. Today this jewelry is often the most precious feature in any antique store and online site. Mostly, a piece of Victorian jewelry is passed down from one generation to the next. Today anyone possessing Victorian jewelry surely has immense love for it and symbolizes beauty, pride and wealth.
