Victorian Jewelry Series

Explore our curated collection of articles on the history of Victorian Jewelry.

Portrait of Queen Victoria as a young woman

Jewelry of the Victorian Romantic Era

Victoria was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom in 1837 at the age of eighteen, inheriting the throne after the deat...
Jewelry of the Victorian Grand Period

Jewelry of the Victorian Grand Period

The beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign was marked by romance and a sense of sentimentality. The young queen’s blosso...
Jewelry of the Victorian Aesthetic Period

Jewelry of the Victorian Aesthetic Period

Though Queen Victoria mourned her husband throughout the late 19th century, the life of the average British woman was...

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green, lavender, and orange gemstones on a rock during sunset

The Art and Science of Gemology

In short, gemology is the scientific study of gemstones. A gemologist identifies, appraises, and certifies gems. Using grading instruments like microscopes, spectroscopes, and refractometers, a gemologist will analyze a stone...

The Art and Science of Gemology

In short, gemology is the scientific study of gemstones. A gemologist identifies, appraises, and certifies gems. Using grading instruments like microscopes, spectroscopes, and refractometers, a gemologist will analyze a stone...

a blonde woman with a black coat covered in pink roses and wearing a lot of turquoise jewelry

Turquoise – The Gemstone of Heaven and Earth

Turquoise has been used as a decorative stone for thousands of years and is widely known for its appearance. It was one of the first gemstones to be mined and...

Turquoise – The Gemstone of Heaven and Earth

Turquoise has been used as a decorative stone for thousands of years and is widely known for its appearance. It was one of the first gemstones to be mined and...

Wear At Your Own Risk – Cursed Gemstones Throughout History Part 1

Wear At Your Own Risk – Cursed Gemstones Throug...

Explore the history and tales of infamous gems and jewelry that are said to be cursed!

Wear At Your Own Risk – Cursed Gemstones Throug...

Explore the history and tales of infamous gems and jewelry that are said to be cursed!

pink carved shell cameo of a woman with a diamond earring sitting in a purple box with a gold back ground

Cameos - The Jewelry of Emperors

The word “cameo” conjures images of an ivory portrait carved into a peachy oval pendant, but cameos have a rich history and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Allegedly,...

Cameos - The Jewelry of Emperors

The word “cameo” conjures images of an ivory portrait carved into a peachy oval pendant, but cameos have a rich history and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Allegedly,...

a wedding set from the 1930s with round cut diamonds in white gold on tan lace

Iron, Gold, and Diamond: Engagement Rings Throu...

Today, the diamond ring is synonymous with engagement. It’s the official way to tell the world you’re off the market, the first thing everyone wants to see after your announcement,...

Iron, Gold, and Diamond: Engagement Rings Throu...

Today, the diamond ring is synonymous with engagement. It’s the official way to tell the world you’re off the market, the first thing everyone wants to see after your announcement,...

two hands with manicured nails wearing a ring on every finger washing their hands

Jewelry and COVID: How to Properly Care for You...

Life is undeniably different right now, with the world enduring through this coronavirus pandemic. Once a side-thought, sterilization, and hand-washing are now a top priority for people, but shouldn’t that...

Jewelry and COVID: How to Properly Care for You...

Life is undeniably different right now, with the world enduring through this coronavirus pandemic. Once a side-thought, sterilization, and hand-washing are now a top priority for people, but shouldn’t that...