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The Reference Library is being offered as a tool to help promote and better understand antique jewelry collecting. I hope you find this information helpful. Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to see something added here.Victorian - 1837 -1901
Queen Victoria's reign brings with it a wide variety of jewelry styles from Scottish to Etruscan and later Arts Nouveau/Arts & Craft. Look for heavier pieces during the Early Victorian era while smaller, daintier pieces during the late Victorian/Edwardian periods.
Popular stones include: amethysts, seed pearls, garnets, turquoise, bloodstone, coral
Popular motifs consist of: snakes, acorns, birds, knots, insects, buckles
Materials and metals used: gutta percha, jet, pinchbeck, yellow/rose/green gold, silver
Edwardian - 1901 - 1910
Although the Edwardian period lasted only a short time, it is accredited with bringing with it lighter more delicatepieces of jewelry and clothing. Lovely pieces such as the Lavaliere become fashionable. Early signs of openwork, such as filigree, can be observed.
Popular stones include diamonds, pearls
Popular motifs consist of: shamrocks, clovers
Popular materials: platinum, multicolored gold
Art Deco - 1920 - 1935
When I think of Art Deco, I think of the roaring 20's, fast paced, and erratic. The jewelry of the time certainly reflects this with its motifs denoting speed, geometric lines as well as its dramatic interplay of color.
Popular stones include: rubies (both synthetic and genuine), sapphires (both synthetic and genuine), diamonds
Popular motifs consist of: abstract designs as well as floral motifs, filigree
Popular materials: platinum, gold, silver
Art Nouveau - 1885 - 1917
Popular term used to describe a style of jewelry (not a period). Art Nouveau brings with it a style made up of naturalistic designs, free flowing lines, and craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts movement all in one. Jewelry that doesn't fit this description is usually referred to as Edwardian.
Popular stones include: cabochon stones, moonstones, pearls
Popular motifs consist of: flowers, ladies head, dragonflies, enameled pieces
Popular materials: gold, silver
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