Victorian Era – The era that witnessed Exploration, Expansion and Scientific invention
The Victorian Era
Victorian Era, a time that witnessed and proposed exceedingly important and lasting exploration, expansion, and scientific invention. The Victorian era encompasses the 63-year reign (1837-1901) of Queen Victoria, Queen of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It was a time of profound change not only in London and its empire, but all abroad in terms of its influence in nearly every sphere: political, social, and cultural. Victorian jewellery is divided into three distinct periods – Romantic, Grand and Aesthetic period.
Three Periods of Victorian Jewellery
Jewellery styles in the Romantic period included natural world inspired motifs such as serpents and lotus flowers, snakes, trees and birds. Widely used material during this period were gold, seed pearls, ivory, tortoiseshell, coral, onyx, agate, diamonds, amber, amethyst, emerald and quartz. In the Grand period, the themes included insects such as flies, butterflies, dragonflies and beetles. Gold was used to create a 'soft' look, the jewels were embellished with colorless stones, silver, jet, ivory and pearls. In the Aesthetic period the return of the romantic style was observed — soft and natural colors, butterflies and roses. Victorian Jewelry style marks grandeur, status and royalty.
Kalasha's Victorian-Inspired Necklace
This necklace set from Kalasha Fine jewels is beautifully crafted and inspired from the Victorian Era. The silhouette of the necklace is designed to be gracefully set on the neck. It is studded with luscious Emeralds, Polkis and Diamonds.
