Romantic Words in Antique JewelryWhere the 18th century is known as the age of sentiment and sensibility, the Victorian era is seen as the peak of this - the pinnacle of...
Bird Symbolism In Jewelry: Other than the DoveIn last week's blog, we looked at the significance of doves in Georgian and Victorian era jewelry. This week, we are looking at the...
Bird Symbolism In Jewelry: DovesIn this week's blog, we're looking at the significance of the symbol of the dove in antique jewelry... A navette shaped bezel set with a...
Victorian Sentimentality: Teeth in JewelrySentimental jewelry is unlike any other; where gemstones and expensive metals usually denote value, the true worth of sentimental jewelry...
Gage d' Amitie: Token of FriendshipMale suitors of the period were known to give these gifts of 'friendship' to women they admired. Courtship followed strict rules and it...