Few periods in history made as much long lasting impact as the Victorian period. The Victorian period took place mainly in Great Britain during the rule of Queen Victoria, but the trends that came of Great Britain during the time spread out to rest of the world, thanks to British colonialism. One thing that the Victorian period influenced greatly was fashion. Victorian styles marked the first move towards modern clothing and many fashion styles from that time period are immediately recognizable and started traditions that last until this day. Victorian jewelry is one example of a long lasting Victorian trend. Victorian jewelry is very prominent in the estate and antique jewelry marker, and authentic pieces of antique Victorian jewelry often go for a hefty price tag.
About Victorian Jewelry
The Victorian period is usually split into three periods by Victorians – early, middle, and late, and the jewelry from each period is very distinctive. The early Victorian period was characterized by increasing conservatism in culture and fashion; on the whole, society during the early Victorian period valued a pragmatism and virtue, and early Victorian jewelry shows these feelings. The most common piece of early period Victorian jewelry was locket, and jewelry overall was not very ornate. The middle Victorian period is also sometimes called the mourning period, because it is the time during which Queen Victoria’s husband died. Mourning Victorian jewelry featured dark stones like onyx and amethyst. The late Victorian period, the mood was lighter and society was opening up, and the jewelry from that period became more ornate and extravagant. Many Victorian diamond jewelry pieces are from this period.
Buying Victorian Jewelry
Victorian jewelry can be a little tricky to find. It is most commonly found at stores that sell estate jewelry or vintage jewelry or at auction houses. You can also find a wide variety of Victorian jewelry online. At all of these places, you can also find other Victorian accessories, like Victorian antique jewelry boxes, Victorian jewelry stands, and Victorian armoires.
If your budget doesn’t stretch to authentic Victorian jewelry, or if you don’t have the time or patience to hunt it down, then Victorian costume jewelry may be for you. These reproductions of Victorian style jewelry give you the Victorian look without the hefty estate jewelry price tag. Victorian replication costume jewelry can often be found in many department stores and in many jewelry store chains – even the less expensive chains. The Victorian style passes in and out of fashion, and the selection varies with these fashion trends.
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