The 19th century saw a surge in interest in the natural world. Insects and flowers were painstakingly recorded and classified. Naturalistic motifs such as the dragonfly featured in our brooch were incorporated into jewellery and other decorative items.
Courtship during the Victorian era was very formal and closely monitored, so giving tokens of love became an important means of communicating between lovers. Posies of flowers called tussie mussies would convey different messages, depending on the flowers chosen and hearts decorated all manner of items.
Charm bracelets first became fashionable in Victorian times. Our endearingly pretty pink mother-of-pearl heart charm bracelet is ready to be further adorned with our charms to become a treasured keepsake.
The exquisitely detailed butterflies on our Pendant & Earrings Set recall Victorian originals. The Victorians reproduced insects, beetles and butterflies in exact detail in contrast to the stylised interpretations of Art Nouveau designers.
A celebration of love and Victorian sentimentality, an elaborately embellished necklace with an antiqued silver effect finish which remains light and feminine.
Designers in the 19th Century often looked to nature for their inspiration. Butterflies are still very popular today and our marcasite and silver ring captures their movement and ethereal quality.
Charm bracelets have been worn throughout history for their spiritual protection. But it wasn't until Queen Victoria started to wear bracelets with miniature lockets and beads that charm bracelets started to be worn as fashionable accessories.
Courtship during the Victorian era was very formal and closely monitored, so giving tokens of love became an important means of communicating between lovers. Posies of flowers called tussie mussies would convey different messages, depending on the flowers chosen and hearts decorated all manner of items.
Courtship during the Victorian era was very formal and closely monitored, so giving tokens of love became an important means of communicating between lovers. Posies of flowers called tussie mussies would convey different messages, depending on the flowers chosen and hearts decorated all manner of items.
Inspired by the sparkling marcasite-encrusted jewellery worn by the Victorians. An inexpensive alternative to prohibitively expensive diamonds, marcasite gave jewellers the opportunity to produce opulent-looking jewellery that was affordable.
Gemstones featured prominently in Victorian jewellery, used not only because of their decorative effect but also to represent certain qualities. Sapphires were worn as a symbol of serenity and truth.
Our Paisley Heart Necklace is inspired by the romantic jewellery that was fashionable during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. The pierced pattern recalls those found on beautiful shawls woven in Paisley, Scotland, throughout the 19th century.
These pretty earrings featuring droplets of amethyst and faux pearl recall the feminine and romantic jewellery that was popular during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign.
Designers in the 19th Century often looked to nature for their inspiration. Butterflies are still very popular today and our marcasite and silver ring captures their movement and ethereal quality.
Evoking the naturalistic motifs favoured by Art Nouveau designers at the turn of the 20th century. Our feminine ivy leaf drop necklace would look equally good worn in the day or as evening wear.
A playful and pretty interpretation of the Victorian butterfly theme often found in jewellery of the time. Two butterflies dance above a creamy white freshwater pearl.
Our coquettish fairy pendant recalls the petulant Tinkerbell created by J. M Barrie. Fairies have always been popular in art, captured in the work of Victorian artists Richard Dadd and Noel Paton and later Arthur Rackham, who illustrated Peter Pan in 1906.
Costume jewellery was very popular in the 1930s as an inexpensive alternative to the pieces worn by Hollywood's new emerging stars. Our striking flower brooch recalls the glamorous diamante jewellery that was fashionable at the time.
The early years of Queen Victoria's reign up to the death of her husband in 1860 are often referred to as the romantic period. Our Mother-of-pearl Earrings reflect the sentimental type of jewellery that was popular at this time.
Evoking the Victorian love of naturalistic motifs, our pink mother-of-pearl pendant incorporates a charming butterfly and floral design in crystal-studded sterling silver.
Inspired by the Victorians' love of naturalistic motifs, which they incorporated into all manner of decorative items. Our silver necklace features an elaborate floral and leaf pattern encrusted with marcasites and finished with an amethyst.
Features
Sterling silver
Set with marcasite and amethyst
Adjustable chain
Dimensions (cm) 19L with 5cm extension, 2.5drop Code 72916
A playful and pretty interpretation of the Victorian butterfly theme often found in jewellery of the time. Three butterflies dance above a creamy white freshwater pearl.
The Victorians were passionate about nature and incorporated naturalistic motifs throughout the decorative arts. The butterfly featured on our Victorian Papillon Necklace was a particularly popular choice.
Our pretty brooch is inspired by Victorian originals that drew on the beauty of nature for their motifs. Set with faux pearls, the brooch is studded with marcasite, favoured by the Victorians as an inexpensive alternative to diamonds.
Our pretty brooch recalls Victorian originals, which unlike the fluid interpretation of later Art Nouveau designs, depicted nature in minute, accurate detail.
Our heart-shaped brooch recalls the sentimental jewellery that was popular during the early years of Queen Victoria''s reign up until the death of her husband in 1861.
Partly due to Egyptian archaeological discoveries in the late 1800s, cats were beginning to be valued as never before in Victorian England. Our cat stud earrings are lovingly crafted in sterling silver and will be adored by cat lovers everywhere.
Lockets were hugely popular during Queen Victoria's reign, worn not only round the neck but also as a charm on a bracelet. Inside would be a miniature painting, a lock of hair, or even a small photograph. Our silver locket set with topaz is inspired by Victorian originals.
Marcasite-studded heart earrings that will add sparkle to your outfit day or night. Inspired by Victorian originals, they would make the perfect gift for a loved one.
Inspired by the Victorians' love of naturalistic motifs, our sterling silver earrings feature a stud flower and stylised leaf design encrusted with marcasites from which hangs an amethyst.
Early wristwatches or wristlets were often highly prized as decorative pieces. With its pretty lacework effect bracelet, set with twinkling marcasites, our wristwatch is true to that sentiment.
The renewed interest in Medieval art and architecture during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign influenced all areas of the decorative arts. Red garnets such as those featured in our silver and garnet ring were very popular.
With their regal colour and natural beauty amethysts were one of the favoured gemstones of the Victorians who incorporated them into all types of jewellery. Our sterling silver ring features amethyst navettes and clusters of marcasite.
Our marcasite-encrusted brooch recalls original Victorian designs. It would make a perfect gift for a music lover or someone who has just passed a music exam.
With their regal colour and natural beauty amethysts were one of the favoured gemstones of the Victorians who incorporated them into all types of jewellery. Our sterling silver ring features amethyst navettes and clusters of marcasite.