What Is Victorian Jewelry?

Let's try a little experiment. When I say "love and jewelry", what image comes to mind? Given the day and age, probably a diamond engagement ring or a gold wedding ring. But although these specific traditions are less than a hundred years old, people have expressed their love through jewelry, probably forever. And the types of jewelry they wore were as diverse and beautiful as love itself. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, here are some examples of popular love symbols from throughout history.

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HISTORY OF VICTORIAN JEWELRY

The Victorian era takes its name from the time when Queen Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) was the monarch of Great Britain and Ireland. Her reign is the second-longest (after Queen Elizabeth II), lasting more than 63 years, from June 1837 to January 22, 1901.

The Victorian era was one, if not the most important, of British history due to its long period of peace, prosperity, and industrial development. It is hard to imagine that Britain is at the forefront of industrialization today with very little industrial work in Britain today, but at the time it was the world leader.

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WHY SHOULD YOU BUY VICTORIAN JEWELRY?

Victorian Handmade jewelry has been a sought after class for centuries due to its Uniqueness, Exclusivity, Extraordinary designing & Top quality specially cut Gemstones & Diamonds. The most distinct feature of such Jewelry is that an artisan’s personal connection and love of their craft transforms ordinary objects into jewelry masterpieces. However many people don’t understand the true value of handmade jewelry compared to its mass-produced counterparts. There are many reasons why Victorian handcrafted jewelry is more of an investment than pieces that are produced in mass quantities. Artisans and makers infuse love and energy into each piece of work and many designers use local products, materials, and people to help produce their creations. Along with the extra value inherent to Victorian jewelry, you are also buying a truly unique product that helps to support communities. Below are some of these salient features:

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THE JEWELRY VICTORIAN ROMANTIC PERIOD 1837 - 1860

My blog this week is dedicated to showcasing some of the great jewels that emerged during the romantic Victorian era. Many of the pieces were made by hand, but more and more jewelry was made through the faster and cheaper use of machinery. I hope you like the timeline that I have included in my blogs. It's supposed to add a little more history to what was happening at this exciting time. The romantic Victorian period evening gown of the 1830s and '40s dictated the slowdown in the manufacture and use of earrings. Victorian women generally wore split hair in the middle, with most of the hair on the sides covering the ears. Also, wearing large hats prevented earrings from being worn during this time and only a few were made. In the 1850s, the hair fell out of the face and smaller earrings reappeared and became a fashion necessity again.

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