Jewelry

The Victorian Era is one of the most remarkable and memorable times in British History. It is the second time, after the Golden Age – otherwise known as the Elizabethan Era, where a British Queen would be accredited and associated with the immense forward movement of a country. The Victorian Era was ruled over by the great Queen Victoria who became the last monarch under the House of Hanover (Her heir took on his father’s family name). This amazing queen ruled over the British Isles for over six centuries and was well loved by her people and her family. This era, like the others past it, had its own style and elegance. They are particularly known for fashion and style which was translated and carried over to the style of their jewelry which they considered as priceless heirlooms... 

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  Westvictorian is an appreciation of the two diverse styles. Rhinestones and cutcoin jewelry reflect these two styles, in thier respective ways. They offer the beauty and glimmer without the high prices. www.westvictorian.com. Western style is a rugged style with a beauty that reflects the true ruggedness of the West and the people who settled it. Victorian offers the style of European beauty and a time of Look but don’t touch. A time when desires were repressed and only acted on in secret. We Offer handmade doilies in the true victorian style, in addition the misc items section has knives, decor, and western style items too.      West victorian is a desire of Kay and I to present an oppurtunity for others to appreciate these items as we do. Kay was raised in Montana by an old sheep... 

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Adornment of body had been one of the earliest human traits. This is proven by the fact that perforated beads made from snail shells have been recovered dating back to more than 75000 years. This is common for both male and females but with the development of civilization love for body adornment in the form of jewelry manifested more prominently in ladies.Jewelry made from precious metals and studded with gems are loved by every women .It is prized as a possession for its value or design and creativity i.e. art jewelry. Both these could even be combined to create optimum high value jewelry.Jewelry takes many forms; it can be functional like brooches and buckles or symbolic like crucifix, Star of David, pendants depicting various Gods and Goddesses or wedding necklaces Victorian jewelry era... 

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Queen Victoria ruled Britain for 64 years between 1837-1901. Most of this period saw prudery and a visible code of moral conduct. The change took place from a romantic society to the more puritanical Victorian society. The transition to prudery was felt more severely after Victoria’s marriage to Albert in 1840. A change to a livelier lifestyle took place in 1890 with the arrival on the scene of Prince Edward. There was a sharp divide between the people from the towns and those from rural areas. The railroad brought about a huge change in the quality of life as a whole especially among the poorer people from the villages. A show of wealth, while wearing clothes of fashion, became the order of the day. Victorian jewelry became popular. Women started showing interest in wearing bracelets, rings,... 

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My sister is always drawn towards things that reflected an old world charm, no surprise there as she is an archaeologist. So, when it was time to plan her wedding, there was no way that she would go for anything but vintage jewelry. We dug through our grand mom’s jewelry box to get some appropriate pieces. My sister is a great fan of antique Victorian jewelry designs, so I did some research on it. There are three broad periods through which the antique Victorian jewelry evolved: the Romantic – bold gold jewelry with engraving, enamel work, and serpentine designs. the Grand – the pieces in this period were less glittery than those in the Romantic Period. the Late Victorian – necklaces, bracelets and earrings in this period were largely embedded with diamonds. We searched... 

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On her big day, Marcia Cross had her choice of gowns and accessories, with no concern for cost. So it makes perfect sense that when she walked down the aisle, she was one of the most radiant brides any of the guests had ever seen. Take comfort in the fact that although designers may not be fighting for the chance to make your wedding gown, and your guest list might not include the entire Desperate Housewives cast, Marcia’s look is completely reproducible. Sarah Stephens, a jewelry designer for Dasha Boutique, explains how to capture Marcia’s Hollywood wedding look when you say your own vows. Victorian Class Unsurprisingly, Marcia Cross left no stone unturned with her collection of more than 30 karats of Neil Lane diamonds. Cleverly mingled within Victorian-style platinum teardrop... 

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Victorian and antique style jewelry although very old style is still worn today. Filigree rings, bracelets and pendants look very classy if combined with right kind of clothing. Antique looking jewelry also makes for excellent heirloom gifts that can be passed down through the generations. Some of these pieces of jewelry can also be engraved so that you can personalize them. Filigree jewelry of the antique style is generally available in silver. However, you must keep in mind the credibility of the seller before you make your purchase. Bracelets You will find abundant variety if you are looking to buy a bracelet that has a Victorian or antique touch to it. Charm bracelets designed the Victorian way are very popular. The most popular kind of Victorian charm bracelet would be the puffed heart... 

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Remember Katrina Kaif in Yuuvraaj? The delicate silver jewelry set with diamonds and other precious stones? This is the stuff Victorian jewelry is made of and if you wish to look like a Goddess on the special occasions in your family try out this stunning range of Bollywood jewellery provided by Bombay Jewelry! Evening parties and events If you are a social butterfly then you will undoubtedly want to look your trendiest best. However, when it comes to Indian jewelry we Indian women like to strike a balance between overly traditional designs and more modern sensibilities. This is where Victorian jewelry can provide the perfect balance. Almost all the pieces of such Indian jewelry manufactured and designed by Bombay Jewelry is set in silver, making these pieces perfect for a formal evening party... 

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3.75″L x 3″W x 2″H. It comes in a pretty gift box. Product DescriptionThis beautiful Jewelry box features vintage silver metal trimmed around the box and is decorated with beads, and fabric flower. The fabric is a beautiful tapestry golden/ivory designs.  Read More →

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Product DescriptionAuthentic Pandora Jewelry Silver 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Design with Gold Ball Charm  Read More →

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