Early Victorian Jewelry
EARLY VICTORIAN STYLE
Also called Romantic period jewelry, antique early Victorian jewelry and watches were a celebration of the young monarch’s love.
When Prince Albert became engaged to Queen Victoria, he gave her a serpent ring with emerald eyes, her birthstone. While this may seem a bit simple for our contemporary tastes, the serpent symbolizes eternity, and has become a popular motif in jewelry. The tail in the serpent’s mouth forms an unbroken circle. This dewy-eyed happiness trickled down to the masses and men and women favored jewelry that was sentimental and full of symbolism. Today, antique Victorian jewelry is very coveted and highly collectible.
Romantic period jewelry tends to be feminine and ornate. Flowers, hearts, birds, and bows were just some of the common decorative motifs. These pieces were embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. It was common to express your devotion with jewelry — REGARD and DEAREST rings were particularly popular. These rings were set with stones that corresponded to each letter: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond.
Most often, the design of the ring was simple, with the stones going across the shank of the ring in a line, but it was not uncommon to see a REGARD ring in a flower formation, with each stone set in the petal of the flower.
Another common early Victorian ring style was two hands clasping a flower or stone. They came in many styles and were made of coral and ivory but also of gold with precious and semiprecious gemstones. These rings, while not exclusively Victorian, are often associated with the time period and symbolized friendship. Lockets enclosed with hair, cameos depicting cupid or a loved one’s face and enamel pieces were also popular.
The early Victorian period corresponded with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Jewelry, no longer made only by hand, became more affordable during the 19th century. The growing middle class also helped increase the demand for it. This was reflected in how women styled their jewelry; they were not afraid to adorn themselves from head to toe with stacking and layering in between. Considering the time period (this was before the California Gold Rush), a lot of pieces in the Romantic period were made using low-karat gold or were gold-plated. Fine gold wire was also employed frequently to add to the design. This is a nice trick to know when determining the date of Victorian jewelry.
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Style: Early Victorian
Old Mine Cut Diamond Leaf Shaped Medium Pendant in 14K Gold & Silver
Located in Venice, CA
This extraordinary leaf-shaped pendant is studded with gorgeous chunky Old Mine Cut diamonds. We believe this was once part of a tiara and was most likely the shape that adorned the ...
Category
1870s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early Victorian Agate Link Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Immerse yourself in the romantic elegance of the Early Victorian era with this exquisite agate link bracelet, a treasure that transcends time with its classic beauty and craftsmanshi...
Category
1840s British Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic & Elegant Bochic Platinum Cluster Retro Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic & Elegant Bochic Platinum Cluster Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring
Bochic Platinum 900 Cluster Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring
Pink Sapphire 1.70 Carat
Diamonds 0.55 Carat
Colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early Victorian Style Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This lovely contemporary ring has been crafted to resemble and be disguised as an Early Victorian ring. Featuring in this ring is a 0.28ct Pear Cut Amethyst showing a bright and vibr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
12K Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Turquoise and Pearl Ring, Early Victorian
Located in Venice, CA
This 12k gold early Victorian ring features a flower motif of vibrant turquoise. In the center is a Rose Cut diamond set into a hand-carved star that enhances the sparkling beauty of...
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Gold
4.35tcw 14K Natural Dark Green Pear Emerald & Marquise Diamond Accent Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A lovely emerald and diamond necklace. The center of attention is the stunning teardrop/pear-cut emerald that showcases a ravishing dark green color with very good clarity and luster...
Category
2010s Zambian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique silver bracelet with citrine and pearls, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Victorian bracelet made of 0.900 sterling silver and 5 natural faceted citrines with a total weight of 35ct surrounded by 208 natural pearls.
year: around 1900
length: about...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Carved Bone Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique carved bone drop earrings are a rare find— I've never seen a pair quite like these. What makes them special is the intricacy of the h...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
Romantic Antique Pearl and Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Twin hearts, long a symbol of everlasting love, are set here with pearls, a symbol of purity and wisdom, surrounded by old European cut diamonds and crowne...
Category
1860s English Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring w Decorative Leaves
Located in Baltimore, MD
This ring has many Georgian era characteristics, including the symmetry of the 10 Georgian diamonds surrounding a central larger diamond, the silver surround of the gemstones and the...
Category
1840s English Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Certified Diamond Gemstones Gold plated Sterling silver Queen Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold ...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early Victorian Foiled Gemstone Padlock
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Victorian Foiled Gemstone Padlock in 14k gold. Flat cut citrine or topaz set in foil back setting. Heavy gold setting with working padlock for use as clasp. 1" x .75" wide. Ear...
Category
1820s American Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold
Certified Diamond Gemstones Gold plated Sterling silver Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold ...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Repoussé Garnet and 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Elegant 18 karat gold repoussé scrolling and articulated earrings from early 19th Century. The design reminds me of the lyre harp and set with beautiful faceted garnets. Which have different cut styles - oval, round and teardrop cuts and the gold around the garnets has a mille griffe design. The earrings showcase 18 garnets bezel set in this lovely mille griffe design. These types of earrings were typical of the romantic era of the Georgians and Victorians. During the Grand Tour in 18th century, the lyre is a popular symbol in antique jewelry and refers to music and 'heavenly' love. It was seen as an attribute of Apollo, the god of music, poetry and dance of the Ancient Greeks. The earrings are for pierced ears and the ear hook goes backwards through the ear and closes on top of the earrings.
For this type of repoussé earring...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Phillips Brothers 1880 London Bracelet Sterling Silver with Jadeite Green Jade
Located in Miami, FL
Organic bracelet designed by the Phillip Brothers Co. (1839-1900).
Gorgeous historical piece, created in London England by the Phillip Brothers & Co., back in the 1850. Crafted in the grotesque Italian style in solid sterling silver .925/.999 and gild. Was constructed with patterns of bunches of grapes, grape leaves, creepers and leaves, all this nestled in irregular frames simulating the texture of wood. This bracelet correspond to the early period of the company, between the 1839 and 1855 and is fitted with a security push lock box. In The British Museum, in London, there are 19 pieces exhibited manufactured by the Phillips Brothers.
Gemstones: Mount in bars, with 25 round cabochon spheres, carved from natural jadeite green jade, with a weight of about 20 carats.
Birthstone: Green Jade or the month of March.
Weight: 47.3 Grams, (30.32 Dwt).
Size: 6.5 Inches (16.5 Cm).
Measurements: The widest part is 46 mm (1.81 Inches).
Hallmarks: French import marks and the fitted box signed, "PHILLIP BROTHERS MANUFACTURERS 31 COCKSPUR STREET".
The Phillips Brothers was a jewelry firm founded in 1839 and was run by Robert Abraham and Magnus Albert Phillips. The firm became known as Phillips Brothers & Son in 1869. Robert Phillips died in 1881 and in 1884 his son Alfred took over the business. After his death in 1900 the firm's stock and good will were sold to the jewellers, D & J Welby of Garrick Street in 1902. Robert Phillips was the father of Sir Claude Phillips. The firm was first located in the 31 Cockspur Street from 1846-55, then in the 23 Cockspur Street, London.
Literature: John Culme, 'The Directory of Gold and Silversmith 1838-1914s', Woodbridge 1987.
Grotesque
Since at least the 18th century in French and German as well as English, grotesque has come to be used as a general adjective for the strange, mysterious, magnificent, fantastic, hideous and thus is often used to describe weird shapes and distorted forms such as Halloween masks...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Jaguar Ring Animal Ring Cocktail Ring Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Jaguar Ring Animal Ring Cocktail Ring Bronze J Dauphin
Made in Los Angeles
This Ring is tiny adjustable on the finger between sizes 6-8
Can be made in Gold or Silver
Availabl...
Category
2010s North American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Bronze
Certified Diamond Gemstones Gold plated Sterling silver Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Garnet Diamond brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterl...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Stickpins 18 Karat Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Natural Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This graceful pair of stickpins was created in 1845 ca out of 18 karat gold. Each pin features a Flower with bright green enamelled flowers highlighted by 1 larger and four smaller ...
Category
1840s French Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Cross Bracelet White Pearl Beaded Chrysoprase Religious Spiritual J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cross Bracelet White Pearl Beaded Chrysoprase Religious Spiritual
Designer J Dauphin
"As above so below" Sweet Water Pearl with Chrysoprase Bracelet 7" ( 18 cm )
One of a kind, Ha...
Category
2010s American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Emerald Jaguar Ring Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
Made in Los Angeles
This Ring is tiny adjustable on the finger between sizes 6-8
Can be made in Gold or Silver
Av...
Category
2010s North American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Bronze
Medal Virgin Mary Earrings Rhinestone Pink Light Blue J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Earrings Rhinestone Pink Light Blue J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN "Save your soul" Earrings comes in pair unmatched color
Brass with crys...
Category
2010s American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Ruby Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
Made in Los Angeles
This Ring is tiny adjustable on the finger between sizes 6-8
Can be made in Gold or Silver
Avail...
Category
2010s North American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Bronze
Pearl Cross White Pearl Chain Bracelet Green Chrysoprase J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Cross White Pearl Chain Bracelet Green Chrysoprase
Designer J Dauphin
"As above so below" Sweet Water Pearl with Chrysoprase Bracelet 7" ( 18 cm )
One of a kind, Hand made...
Category
2010s American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Emerald Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
Made in Los Angeles
This Ring is tiny adjustable on the finger between sizes 6-8
Can be made in Gold or Silver
Av...
Category
2010s North American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Bronze
Emerald Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
Made in Los Angeles
This Ring is tiny adjustable on the finger between sizes 6-8
Can be made in Gold or Silver
Av...
Category
2010s North American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Bronze
Antique Early Victorian Gold Brooch Rubies Pale Blue Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This early Victorian brooch was hand crafted from 15 karat gold and finely engraved with foliage framed by ornamental borders. The two gold hoops are held together by a pale blue ena...
Category
1840s English Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Ruby Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Jaguar Ring Bronze Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
Made in Los Angeles
This Ring is tiny adjustable on the finger between sizes 6-8
Can be made in Gold or Silver
Avail...
Category
2010s North American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Bronze
Ruby Jaguar Ring 18 Carat Gold Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 Pcs Ruby Jaguar Ring 18 Carat Gold Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
Made in Los Angeles
This Ring is made to order in once size, can be m...
Category
2010s North American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Bronze
Emerald Jaguar Ring 18 Carat Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Jaguar Ring 18 Carat Animal Jewelry Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
Made in Los Angeles
Made to order in once size, the ring is tiny adjustable on the finger in once sizes,
Category
2010s North American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medal Virgin Mary Earrings Rhinestone Pink Light Blue J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Earrings Rhinestone Pink Light Blue J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN "Save your soul" Earrings comes in pair unmatched color
Brass with crys...
Category
2010s American Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass
Victorian 1850 Antique Sculptural Brooch Carved Portrait of Cupid in High Relief
Located in Miami, FL
Carved cupid brooch from the Victorian period.
Exceedingly rare three-dimensional piece, created in England during the early Victorian period (1837-1901)...
Category
1850s British Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k Yellow gold Mediterranean coral cameo brooch/pendant. The high relief hand carved round coral cameo depicts the portrait of a young g...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 1.15 Carat Emerald, Crystal & Diamond in Silver & 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Antique Victorian bracelet featuring Diamond , emeralds & crystal in 18k solid gold & Silver. This piece is luxurious and craftsmanship can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This antique mourning band has dark blue enamel all the way around and a small panel t the front which reads "AMK". Modelled in 9carat gold and fully hallmarked Birmingham 1865.
Rin...
Category
1860s British Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Unique Statement Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Round Brilliant
Co...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Ring 14kt White Gold Princess Diamond Ring Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Antique diamond ring in 14KT white gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 2.16gr
METAL: 14KT white gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Princess cut, baguette
Color: G
Clarity: SI...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beaded Jade & Black Onyx Opera Necklace with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:1.92ct,
Silver:18.14gms,
Jade:115.70ct,
Black Onyx:347.75ct
Size: 702mmXXMM"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 14k TT Gold 0.55ctw Old Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These gorgeous antique stud earrings were crafted during the early Victorian era from solid 14k yellow gold with a white gold top and silver posts. They feature a lovely flower cluster design set with old mine and single cut diamonds throughout. The center diamond is slightly larger in size than those surrounding, and is neatly set with multiple long prongs at the open center, showing amazing sparkle with every movement. It is further surrounded by a lovely halo of diamonds that are set in the flower shaped setting, adding a truly glamorous touch with fiery effects. The earrings are secured with posts and tight butterfly closures and gently sit on the ears offering a comfortable wear. An antique pair of elegantly styled studs that you could easily find yourself wearing everyday! Enjoy :)
--Stone(s):--
(24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine and Single Cut - Multi-Prong & Half Milgrain Bezel-Half Pave Set - VS1 to SI1 Clarity - G to H Color
Carat Total Weight: 0.55 (approx.)
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Top & Backs w/ Solid .925 Silver Posts
Weight: 1.60 Grams
Backing: Posts w/ Butterfly Closures (Pierced ears are required.)
Overall Diameter: 8.3mm (0.32")
Thickness: 5.75mm projection off the ear
Condition: Antique, early Victorian era earrings...
Category
1860s Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Cut Steel Pave Hair Comb
Located in Stamford, CT
Imagine this Early Victorian Cut Steel Hair in your hair, highlighting its natural beauty. The little bells move but do not jangle. Each cut steel ...
Category
1840s British Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Opal Pearl Pendant, Yellow Gold, Vintage Circa 1920 w/ Opal & 60 Pearls Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
This is a gorgeous piece that was acquired from a wealthy estate. The story goes that the family were immigrants from Scotland and only brought a few treasured jewelry...
Category
1920s American Vintage Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Snake Link Braided Woven Gold Watch Chain, 56"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful tactile slinky watch chain with strong yellow gold tones, snake chains are a favorite link because of the slinky smooth texture and the way the link bounces back when adjus...
Category
1870s British Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold, Gold
Early Victorian 14k Gold Emerald Mine Diamond Sword Cigar Cutter Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique sword and sheath brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with a rich rosy tone during the early Victorian era. This brooch features an emerald cut n...
Category
1890s Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14k Gold Pearl necklace 12-15mm South Sea Big Round pearl Wedding necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details:
: 14k Yellow Gold Lock South Sea pearl beads Necklace.
: Item no- KM128/300
:Pearl Size: 12mmx15mm (Approx.)
:Necklace length: 21" In...
Category
2010s Australian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Ring 1855-1877 Tampere Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Antique Gold Ring 1855-1877 Tampere Finland.
Very rare indeed.
Stone most obviously Glass.
A great ring.
Author Wallin B.E Worked in Tampere in 1855...
Category
1860s Finnish Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold
9K Gold Early Victorian English Enamel Portrait Ring, circa 1850's
Located in Venice, CA
A lovely antique 9 karat gold English ring featuring an enamel miniature portrait painting of a young girl. The portrait in profile is painted on a silver medallion, which has some h...
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Buttons Set
Located in Orimattila, FI
Buttons made of yellow metal ?
I don't think there's gold
Pearl imitation.
I believe it is the 1950s
Original box.
6 Buttons and brackets.
A pair of cufflinks.
Really great set.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry
14ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Necklace
Located in London, GB
14ct 585 Gold & Silver 925 15.75" Necklace
Back & Chain is 14ct Gold and I believe the front is possibly silver or platinum
11 X GENUINE old mine cut DIAMO...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring yellow-gold sinuous-pattern rondelles and carnelian rock-crystal round 8mm beads, this ancient-revival heavy necklace is knotted in stations a...
Category
19th Century American Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold
White Yellow Pink Diamond Blue Sapphire Pink Spinel Starstruck Ring, Joke Quick
By Joke Quick
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a kind Starstruck Ring handmade in Belgium by jewelry artist Joke Quick in high-polished 18k yellow gold featuring a mosaic of spectacular natural gemstones, including three no heat Sri Lankan rose-cut blue sapphires totaling 0.43 carats, four no heat Burmese brilliant-cut blue sapphires totaling 0.04 carats, one no heat rose-cut pink sapphire from Madagascar totaling 0.11 carats, three GH color/VS clarity, fancy shape rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.23 carats, six DEF color/VVS clarity brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.04 carats, three fancy chocolate pink brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.015 carats, three fancy yellow brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.015 carats, and finished with five no heat Burmese brilliant-cut pink spinel totaling 0.08 carats. Size 6 (can be sized). Stamped and Hallmarked.
Top Curved Oval Dimensions = 14.4mm x 12.07 mm ( 0.565in X 0.475in)
About the Artist - Joke Quick developed a fascination for fine jewelry while admiring her grandfather’s noble jewel...
Category
2010s Belgian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Diamond, ...
Gorgeous a Five-Branched Candelabrum Silver
Located in Orimattila, FI
A Five-Branched Candelabrum
The silver candlestick, which rises to a height of more than half a meter and weighs 3.364 kilograms, is supported by a pair of carp and a golden two-tail...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Round-Cut Sapphire and White Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds (.10cttw) accent the perfect blue color of the sapphire g...
Category
19th Century American Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Citrine Diamonid Ring in 14KT Yellow Gold Cocktail Evening Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare imperial citrine diamond ring, the citrine is AAAA quality with cognac orange hues that are a rare find, the ring is a Victorian style made in 14KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 1...
Category
Early 19th Century North American Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Italian Figaro 8.25" Bracelet
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Italian Figaro Bracelet
One longer link is white gold and the three attached are yellow gold
Actual Length 8.25" Inches
Max wrist fit 8" Inches
Thickness 3mm
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Caviar, Red Roe or Butter serving set
Located in Orimattila, FI
Caviar, Red Roe or Butter serving set
Made in England.
Spoons of Silver with English stamps on them.
Fine Crystal Bowls.
Original Case.
Really great set....
Category
Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Jewelry
Antique Early 19th Century Cut-Steel Necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
Cut steel jewelry was at the height of fashion from the mid 1700s well into the 19th century.
Originated in the 1700s. Popular from the Georgian through the Victorian eras. To make cut steel, melted horseshoe nails were formed into tiny faceted beads. Those small steel gemstone-like studs were then riveted one-by-one onto a base plate. It was an English invention that quickly travelled throughout the world. Each stud could have up to 15 facets, and in general the finer and older the piece the more facets the studs will have.
Improvements in candles meant that grand events and entertaining could take place at night. As diamonds are diamonds and not available for everyone, and everyone wanted to shine, the popularity grew. Cut-steel provided a stylish and popular new jewelry material that could be enjoyed by everyone at all levels of society. It grew beyond a simple imitation to an art in its own right. The manufacturing was complex and the workmanship that was required highly skilled. These were not mass produced objects.
The studs were made from decarbonated cast steel, which was case-hardened, then the studs were faceted by cutting against a pewter wheel. Next were then polished with first fine emery and a hard brush, and then by hand with a special putty. Finally they were riveted onto pierced base plates which had to be drilled and cut by hand, too.
The main place of cut steel production was Birmingham, England. And there, one manufacturer stood out from all the rest: Matthew Boulton. He had been born in 1728 into the industry — his father manufactured small metal products. But the younger Boulton had a special talent for marrying the latest technology with the latest fashion. He also was continually expanding — he even founded a mint. He wined and dined with dignitaries and advocated for his steel products. Fortuitously, he became quite close with the Russian ambassador to Catherine the Great. When the ambassador toured the mint, Boulton made sure to send the Empress some of his cut-steel necklaces.
In 1759, Louis XV “encouraged” the nobility to donate their gold and gemstone jewelry to help fund the Seven Years War. The popularity of cut steel in France may in part have been due to these sumptuary laws which limited who could wear precious metals and diamonds. Either you complied with the law and gave up your family jewels to be melted down for the war chest...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Steel
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl.
I don't know where it's done.
History with this needle leads to the Harolds department store in London.
There was also an Antique and Jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl.
I don't know where it's done.
Stamp 14K
Category
Mid-20th Century Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Extraordinary Victorian Silver Stand with Silverplate Topped Scent Bottle
Located in London, GB
Extraordinary Rare Silver Metal Mounted Cut Glass Scent Bottle on a Victorian Silver Stand by George Edward & Sons
An impressive representation of finer living during the Edwardian ...
Category
1890s British Antique Early Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Silver
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