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Victorian jewellery originated in England; it was produced during the Victoria era, when Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901. Queen Victoria was an influential figure who established the different trends in Victorian jewellery. [1] The amount of jewellery acquired throughout the era established a person's identity and status. [2]
an example of modern jet carving. In Whitby the Victorian tradition continued up until the aftermath of World War II. [50] Jet jewellery (both vintage and new) was then to remain out of fashion until the late '70s. [51] In the '80s there was a fashion for jet beads and antique jet jewellery started to rise in value. [52]
Five mourning rings made between 1745 and 1826 Victorian mourning ring with hair enclosed in 18ct gold. A mourning ring is a finger ring worn in memory of someone who has died. [1] It often bears the name and date of death of the person, and possibly an image of them, or a motto.
Cut steel was combined with precious and semi precious materials such as jet and pearls. [5] Alternatively plaques of Jasperware and Bilston enamel feature in some designs. [5] Plaques from further afield also appear to have been used with some appearing to come from Italy and Switzerland. [5]
Jet is a form of lignite that has been used as a gemstone. [41] The earliest jet artifacts date to 10,000 BCE [42] and jet was used extensively in necklaces and other ornamentation in Britain from the Neolithic until the end of Roman Britain. [43] Jet experienced a brief revival in Victorian Britain. [44]
Cameos, locket brooches, flowers, nature, animal and hearts were popular jewellery styles in the early Victorian era. When Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, died in 1861, jewellery fashion changed to reflect the queen in mourning. Styles turned heavier and more sombre, using materials like black enamel, jet, and black onyx.