Romance in Victorian Jewellery

Great-Britain

The Victorian Era is name for the period of time that the United Kingdom was ruled by Queen Victoria. It lasted from 1837 – 1901. When people talk of Victorian jewellery, they refer to the style of jewellery that was worn by people in Europe during this period.

Features

Victorian jewellery and jewels distinguish themselves by having bountiful decorations of pearls and gemstones. The gemstones and diamonds were brought to Europe by those who had been to the colonies on distant business travels. Whimsical ornaments exuded wealth. Cameos and medallions were also frequently worn in that time. A medallion can hold a picture of a loved one. When Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, past away, mourning jewellery became fashionable. These pieces of jewellery were often covered with black enamel.

Michal Negrin

Michal Negrin, a famous designer, was able to translate the Victorian style to present-day jewellery. Antique Style Web Store offers various pieces of jewellery by Negrin that clearly have Victorian style features. Negrin mainly focussed on the romantic period of the Victorian era. This resulted in a collection of romantic bracelets and necklaces with stunning flowers, colourful gemstones and elegant ornaments.