Victorian Silver

Have you ever been to Scotland, seen the light sparkling off of Loch Ness, breaking through the mists of an early, breezy morning? Have you seen the mountain peaks of Glencoe, the tips of the Three Sisters, fronted by the dazzling expanse of Loch Leven? Have you visited the Isle of Skye, a patchwork of sandy beaches, soaring mountains and windswept moorlands? If you have, then you know that this Cross would fit in perfectly there, it’s blue and white enamel like the wild sea and sky, it’s Celtic lines an echo of the land and its people.

This fabulous cross was hand crafted in Victorian times, around 1880, when Scottish art and culture were all the rage in the courts of London. The cross is large and makes a fabulous statement piece. The enamel is as close to perfect as you can get on a piece this age. The cross measures 88.2 mm from top to bottom and 52.5 mm across, it weighs 11.8 grams. This unmarked cross tests as sterling silver.

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When Jackie Kennedy came across her famous Sunburst brooch in the window of an antique jewelry shop in London, she knew she had to have it. Yet, even though she was the wife of the President, she didn’t have the $50,000 to buy it. So, she returned to America after making the shop owner promise to hold it for her. In order to buy the piece that had captured her heart, she sold off some other jewelry from her collection, mostly items given to her by her in-laws, Joe and Rose Kennedy. In an effort not to offend them she had costume copies made of all the jewels she sold. The copies were so good that it wasn’t until after her death that the family even knew which pieces were real and which weren’t.

I imagine a similar sort of tale for this most stunning Victorian paste necklace. This gorgeous piece is clearly a copy that was made from a stunning diamond original. The necklace is completely hand crafted and is bezel and prong set with 208 exquisitely sparkling paste gems. It features 26 floral links which graduate in size and has one bezel set paste in between each flower. The necklace is crafted in sterling silver and the box clasp is hidden in the back. This necklace no doubt echoes it’s diamond predecessor in every way, even down to the fold over safety catch. It is 16.5 inches long and 15.2 mm wide at the widest point, it weighs 50.2 grams. It tests as silver and is marked only with a mysterious ‘8’. Hand crafted in England in about 1870.

This super-sparkly copy could easily be mistaken for the real thing, and just to prove it to myself, I’ve worn it to some fancy events where it’s garnered many a complement and more than a few longing stares!

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The Royal Order of the Garter was founded in the fourteenth century by King Edward the Third. It was, and still is, the most prestigious order of Chivalry in the United Kingdom, along with the Victoria Cross and George Cross, and is the oldest national order of knighthood in the world. The symbol of the order is the buckled garter.

This fantastic and large Scottish brooch is a wonderful example of the Order. At the center of the brooch is an engraved shield and surrounding it is a large garter with a smooth buckle and elaborately engraved edges. Simple yet stunning, this brooch would be just as lovely on a man as a woman. It is completely unmarked but tests as sterling. The reverse has a ring at the top which probably originally held a safety chain. This impressive brooch measures 61.4 mm from top to bottom and 51.4 mm across, it weighs 29.4 grams. Made in Great Britain in about 1860-70.

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A good chain is the staple of any jewelry wardrobe, it can be worn alone or used to hold a pendant, locket or bauble. This one is particularly nice in that it’s a length which can be worn single or doubled and it has a double watch chain style clasp to go at the front or back. This hand crafted chain is 32 inches long and was made in England around 1890, most likely it originally held a ladies watch. The chain is marked ‘925’ for sterling silver and it weighs 32.1 grams.

A Message From Victoria: Hi everyone! If you visit my site often, you might note that I usually have a story to tell about my pieces. Well, I’ve accumulated a backlog of items and I’m too excited to get them to you to stop and write tales. So, I’m going to go with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t worry though, I’ll get back to my usual descriptions soon. Watch this space!

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Whenever I talk about antique jewelry, I like to refer to it as 'wearable art', no where is this more clearly seen than with English Victorian silver jewelry. Each bangle, collar, earring, locket, was lovingly and elaborately made, with gold overlay, with fantastic engraving, with embossed designs, one piece more stunningly detailed than the next.

This fabulous bangle was hand crafted in England around 1880. It has a lovely soft bloomed finish and is decorated with richly detailed engraving and bits of green and rose gold washed accents. This very pretty piece measures 32.7 mm north to south and is 2.5 mm thick, it will comfortably fit a wrist of up to 7 inches and weighs 38 grams. This beautiful bangle is just right on the front but does have a small dent on the backside. This unmarked bangle tests as sterling silver.

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English Victorian silver jewelry. Each bangle, collar, earring, locket, was lovingly and elaborately made, with gold overlay, with fantastic engraving, with embossed designs, one piece more stunningly detailed than the next.

This fabulous collar was hand crafted in England around 1880. It has beautifully detailed engraved links with flowers and butterflies alternating with smooth round links. The engraved links measure 10.3 x 22.4 x 8.7 mm and the round ones are 19 mm in diameter. This very pretty piece measures 20 inches long and weighs 47 grams. This unmarked collar tests as sterling silver.

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She stood on the balcony. The air was misty, the wind blowing steadily. She looked out onto the rich hues of the sea, the white caps on waves creating flashes of light against the vast darkness. She loved the ocean, but at night its’ power intensified, causing her to shiver a bit. He stepped out to join her. She could hear the laughter and chatter from inside as he made his way through the door. He handed her a glass of champagne. While reaching for it, she warmed at the sight of her own silver bangle encircling the black fabric of her long-sleeved dress at the wrist.

This Victorian bangle bracelet was handcrafted around 1880. It features embossed and engraved thistles and leaves with scalloped edges. The back is smooth. This intrinsic piece is 25 mm wide and weighs 34.4 grams. Oval in shape, it will hug a wrist up to 7 inches. It is marked ‘STANDARD SILVER’, and has been acid tested.

You can't really go wrong with a bangle or two, but sometimes how they are worn will bring out their best attributes!

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He’s a writer, he’s humble when people compliment his prose and he’s bashful when they ask if he’d sign a copy for them. He’s a tempting chiseled idea, who listens to records from the 60s and sips brandy from a snifter. He’s the one you love and in the locket he gave you, you keep hidden a love letter, folded into a tiny rectangle. It was the first love letter he sent you, nearly two decades ago. You’ve memorized it by now, along with his hand writing, you know how his ‘L’s loop and his ‘E’s never look like ‘E’s.

This handsome oval silver locket was hand crafted in England in 1880. The front features an embossed design with a faux button and button hole. This piece is hallmarked with the Lion for Sterling Silver, the anchor for Birmingham and the letter f for the year 1880, it also has a makers mark ‘B.Bros’. Inside this Victorian beauty is one silver frame, waiting for a chance to showcase your most precious tiny photograph or other sweet mementos. This piece weighs 16.5 grams and measures 60.3 x 36.2 x 14.4 mm.

Excellent for an evening out with the mister and equally wonderful for next week’s annual work luncheon. Give the gift that gives every outfit style!

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The Metropolitan Opera house opened with a performance of 'Faust' on October 22, 1883; on Broadway in New York City. The opera house had been formed and built by the likes of the Vanderbilts, the Roosevelts and the Astors as a response to being shut out of the Academy of Music due to their new-money status. On opening night, and every night for years to come, the private boxes at the Met became known as ‘The Diamond Horseshoe’ as the radiance of the stunning diamond jewels of the patrons lit up under the gaslights and the massive chandelier. This diamond starburst brooch would have felt completely at home. Likely it would have been worn as only one of a collection of starburst brooches pinned to a fur or dress. A singular part of the Diamond Horseshoe.

This starburst is one of my personal favorites, it has a touch of a snowflake look to the design. The brooch is handcrafted in 18 karat gold with the diamonds set in silver. The center stone is an Old European Cushion cut diamond that weighs just over a half carat, and the total weight in diamonds, including the additional 56 Old European cut stones, is about 3.25 carats. This fantastic piece is exceptionally sparkly and lively, the diamonds flashing with your every move. The pin stem is a later replacement and is fixed, but the brooch has an enhancer fitting on the back so this piece would be easy to wear as a pendant. It has no hallmarks that I can see, I purchased it in England, and it was likely made there, around 1880-1890. It measures 34 mm north to south and across and weighs 12.9 grams. The star has been appraised by a GIA Master Gemologist and I’m happy to provide a full copy of the appraisal upon request, the insurance replacement value is $12,500 USD.

This stunning and versatile brooch or pendant is ready for it's re-introduction to the world. Maybe you'll take it to the Met? It promises to shine just as brightly under LED light as it did under the gaslights back in the day.

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Those Victorians were such sentimental creatures, Ivy for ‘I cling to thee’, Lily of the Valley for ‘Return of Happiness’ and maybe the best of all, the Forget-me-not flower for ’True love, faithfulness and Remembrance’.

This fabulous locket has all the right stuff. First of all, it’s the perfect size, not too big, not too small, but that elusive medium size. Set onto the front of the locket is a scrolling golden flower set with 8 turquoise gems, the settings are done in gold (I couldn’t test it, but it’s probably 9 karat). The locket contains two places to hold photos behind glass. This locket is unmarked but was most certainly made in England around 1870, in sterling silver (tested, not marked). The measurements of this locket are 42.8 mm north to south, 26.4 mm across and 7.1 mm thick, and weighs 12.6 grams.

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Made up of tiny rods of glass called tessera, micro-mosaics are just tiny forms of an art which has existed for millennia. The earliest examples date back to the second half of the 3rd century BC and were done with bits of stone, shells and ivory. Here’s a wonderful example that you can wear around on your finger. A bright little butterfly who will stay with you all day.

This ring dates to Victorian times, probably about 1870 and is beautifully colored. The ring is hand crafted in silver with gold washed accents, the face measures 15.9 mm north to south and 15.6 mm across, it sits 7.5 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.1 mm at the back of the band. The ring is a size 6.75 US and weighs 4.2 grams.

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When the Victorians invented the collar and locket as the de rigor daywear for women, they were really onto something. This timeless design has become quite the classic, it is wearable in a myriad of ways and goes with everything. If you’re looking for that one jewel to take along a journey that you know you can wear night or day, dress up or down, look no further than a collar and locket set just like this one.

This wonderful hand crafted collar and locket is beautifully engraved on one side and stunningly simple on the other. You can wear it so many ways, engraved side out or smooth side out, with or without the locket, any way you wear it, it’s guaranteed to garner compliments. It was made in England in about 1880 and the collar is 17.5 inches long, the larger links measure 20 x 9 mm and the locket measures 63.4 x 38.6 mm. This beauty has no hallmarks but has been carefully acid tested as sterling silver, it weighs 62.8 grams. The locket opens easily and closes with a satisfying little snap.

For that steampunk Victorian lover in your soul, this locket feels contemporary and antique all at once!

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To the Victorians, an anchor was a symbol of hope and steadfastness. Husbands would go off to sea as wives stood waving goodbye in the salty air of the harbor; they wore anchor motifs as a sentiment that they would see each other again. They would trust this idea and would hold enduring love, despite distance and danger. The anchor was also mentioned in a beautiful bible verse, Hebrews 6:19, “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and secure, and which enters into that within the veil.” This was likely the origination of the symbol, but of course, an anchor is logically a resource for ensuring safety, for holding steady, and for sound reliance.

This fantastic Anchor brooch has the added Victorian sentiment of the ivy leaf, a symbol of love, used as ‘I cling to thee’. The sterling silver anchor has pink and yellow gold washed leaves and tips for added visual interest. This wonderful piece measures 43.5 mm north to south and 22.7 mm across at the widest point, it weighs 2.7 grams. We’d be happy to convert this lovely brooch to a pendant upon request. The pin is marked to the reverse with the hallmarks showing that it was made in Birmingham, England in 1890, it also has a makers mark.

Sail away with this fantastic sea-themed anchor jewel. No need to be by the water to wear it, anywhere with a glass of wine and a sunset will do.

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When Queen Victoria's Royal Court followed her to Scotland and Barlmoral Castle, the demand for Scottish jewelry in all forms flourished. The witches heart, with a tail that almost always twists to the right, had become a popular and very romantic motif in Scotland in the 17th century. Made to ward off witches and evil spirits, it was sold from small stalls or locked booths and is sometimes also called a 'Luckenbooth'. By the time this wonderful brooch was made during the Victorian era, these brooches were being given as betrothal pieces, often shown with the hearts intertwined, the message was that the receiver had ‘bewitched’ the giver!

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in about 1880, it is beautifully detailed with blue, white, red and green enamel to the front. This piece is unmarked but tests as sterling silver. It was likely made in England. The brooch measures 40.3 mm north to south and 29.9 mm across and weighs 9.8 grams.

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Are you a sexy steampunk kind of girl? Do you have a little rock and roll rebel in your soul? These Victorians had the collar figured out and this one would go as well with a leather jacket as it ever did with a velvet corset, although it would go quite nicely with that, too.

A collar like this one can be worn lots of different ways, you can wear it with the clasp in front and a locket or a different bauble dropped off of it, or you can remove the locket and wear it with the clasp in back as a very smart choker. You can wear it with the engraved side up for a little extra visual interest, or you can wear it with the smooth side up for a sleeker look.

This hand crafted beauty was made in England in about 1880. It has the smooth, silky feel that only old sterling seems able to achieve. The collar is 16 inches long and 21.1 mm wide. The collar weighs 60.6 grams. It is crafted of sterling silver and while unmarked, it has been acid tested.

A substantial piece of jewelry for a woman with a substantial sense of style.

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Have you ever visited Brighton? If you get the chance, I highly recommend it. Go visit the Brighton Pavilion, a pleasure palace built by King George IV. The outside might look like a tiny Taj Mahal, but the inside is full on Chinese. Well, not real Chinese, really, but more like what the English in the 1820s thought Chinese interiors would look like. They really didn’t get it quite right, but it’s a marvel for the senses, so go anyway! And wear these earrings while you’re there, you’ll fit in just fine.

These wonderful Victorian silver earrings were hand crafted around 1880 in England. They have a nod to the Chinoiserie style that was in fashion in the late 1880s and yet they are decorated with forget-me-not flowers, showing their decidedly Victorian sentimentality. These lovelies measure 35 mm from top to bottom and 14.3 mm across and together they weigh 4 grams. They are unmarked but test as sterling silver.

Earrings like these were de rigor day-wear for the Victorian Lady, rock them alone or with a Victorian collar and locket and a bangle or two!

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He wasn’t even trying to sweep her off her feet or make her jaw fall to the floor. He just saw this necklace in the window and thought of her grace and her grin and her glow. So he bought it and put in inside a flowered tea cup she was sure to use in the morning. As he poured his coffee, she made her tea. As she made her tea, her eyes widened and her voice squealed with delight.

This beautiful Victorian sterling silver collar was handcrafted around 1880. Made with repousséd metalwork, this collar’s charms are classic, and the gorgeous floral links add nothing but wonder to this piece. It is unmarked with is typical for these collars and has been acid tested. It is 18.75 inches in length with a drop that can be used to hold a locket or bauble or used to lengthen the collar to 20.25 inches. This high style collar weighs 38.2 grams and the larger links measure 10.7 x 8 mm.

Compliments, a high style bar, and confidence-all courtesy of this winsome silver collar.

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It was the first warm sunny day of spring, with flirtation in the air and a strong desire to get out and socialize setting in. Two old friends grab an outdoor table at a familiar hangout, to fully exhale the long winter and share a bottle of Rose. One of them bubbles over with words while moving her arms generously about the air. Her dear friend wears a genuine smile and listens intently, the palm of her hand at her chin and elbow on the table. She didn’t have to say anything really to equal her companion’s spirit. Her bangle was spectacular, warming on her arm in the renewing sun.

This stunning bangle has a touch of it all - a bountiful repousse floral motif, strong lines, warm textures and glowing silver. Handcrafted around 1900, this antique Victorian silver bangle is oval in shape, 24 mm wide and weighs 33.5 grams. It will fit a wrist up to 7.75 inches and is fitted with a safety chain. This fantastic bracelet bears the triple crown hallmark next to “S” for domestic silver.

Every good listener deserves a bangle this lovely and generous!

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It was a perfect summer morning. They locked arms and took to the bustling streets of their neighborhood en route to the farmer’s market. He sampled buttery cheeses, prosciutto and ripe melon while she filled her basket with herbs; basil and rosemary fulfilling all her senses. She added to her carry a golden baguette, cucumbers, sweet peppers and squash. With a gentle laugh, he took the basket from her arms knowing she had yet to buy what she purposely came for - flowers. Arms now free, she joyfully filled them with zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons and dahlias, plus a sunflower or two or three. She beamed at all the colors and petals, cradling the fresh cut blooms in her arms. At that moment, the silver cuff bracelet on her wrist caught his eye as it shimmered against her sunkissed skin. Without hesitation, he leaned in for a kiss. For happiness is the pursuit of beauty.

This antique Victorian bangle bracelet was handcrafted in 1883 Birmingham, England. It has fantastic movement, thanks to the asymmetric composition and etched floral motifs. The back is smooth. This stunning bracelet is 38 mm wide and weighs 35.3 grams. Oval in shape, it will comfortably hug a wrist up to 7 inches. This aesthetic piece is fully hallmarked with the maker ‘A.H. & Co’, the anchor for Birmingham, date mark for 1883, and the lion passant verifying its silver fineness.

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It was for her, from him. The sweet roses, the scrolling stems, the delicate size and textures; they were all for her wrist, and the caress of her tender fingertips. The subtle shimmer was to catch her eyes and make her lips smile. And it did, for a long time, it most certainly did.

This antique Victorian silver bangle was handcrafted in or around 1881 as indicated by the inscription. Light and lovely, this sentimental bracelet is 26.5 mm wide and weighs 34.4 grams. It is very comfortable to wear, fitting a wrist up to 7 inches. There are no marks, except the inscription, and it has been acid tested. On the smooth interior at the pulse of the wrist it reads, “May from G.L.H. May 5th 1881”.

May it bring its next owner enduring happiness!

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She remembers when she first fell in love. It was as though something pierced her heart, and she placed her hand to her chest. Her stomach fluttered and her cheeks were touched with pink. He was a boy in her class that helped carry her books. His eyes were dark, like chocolate truffles. He had four freckles on his nose. His hair was sandy, windblown, and wavy. He walked her home every day that year, telling her jokes just to make her smile. She was 11 and he was 12. He was the boy next door. 10 years later he was the boy with the ring on his finger, making her coffee in the morning, still telling jokes because her smile made his heart skip a beat, and his stomach flutter, and his cheeks turn pink. This piece reminds her of that feeling, as if Cupid’s Arrow struck her heart.

This sterling silver arrow brooch was handcrafted in Scotland around 1880. It is a striking piece that measures 70.3 x 25.8 mm and weighs 8.3 grams. The back contains a c-clasp to fit snugly on your favorite top! Red and gray granite decorate this arrow and shield brooch. It has been acid tested.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were enthralled with Scotland since they first began to visit during the 1840s. In 1852, the couple purchased Balmoral Castle to reside in during summers. Queen Victoria owned the estate until her death in 1901. During that time, the demand for Scottish jewelry was high. Between the colorful pebble design made with native Scottish stones and the use of silver, this piece was very clearly made during this era of heavy Scottish inspiration. It was a time where traditional Scottish jewelry mixed with Victorian styles, inspiring themes such as Celtic knots, swords, kilts, thistles, plaid pins, and flowers.

This piece reminds me of Cupid’s arrow, helping jewelry loving souls find their next brooch!  

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It was one of her uncontrollable urges; to pull the car over to the side of road and explore old broken down houses. She was in the outskirts of Annecy when the urge struck. The house was brick, once tall and wide in all its glory, now it was half gone but oh so enticing. She snuck around to the back of the property to find an opening in the fence. Overgrown gardens had taken over trellises, climbing high in their attempts to get closer to the sun. She padded through the maze of sunflowers and vines until she came upon a back door, half ajar. She stepped inside to find an antique parlor with a dust covered mirror and a black washed vanity. She sat on the dusty bench in front of the vanity and pulled opened the top drawer. A gasp escaped her mouth when she saw the collar and locket, shiny, untouched for years, protected from weather inside this sturdy wooden chest. She placed it around her neck and peered into the mirror, just to see, before putting it back in its place and slipping out the back door, back to her car, back to her life, as if she was never there.

Behold, the perfect Victorian silver collar and locket! This beauty was fully handcrafted in 1881 in Birmingham, England. The collar is made up of two distinct link shapes, open circle links, measuring 7.2 mm in diameter, and round links with floral pattern measuring 8.5 x 13.3 x 6 mm. This intricate necklace measures 16 inches in length and weighs 46 grams. The stunning locket pendant measures 59 x 36 mm and features an engraved floral motif and two frames when opened. It is fully hallmarked on the locket and bears the date letter, “g”, the anchor for Birmingham, the lion passant for England, and the maker’s mark, “SB & S”.

This piece showcases a perfect blend of elegance, strength and delicacy. It would be a breathtaking birthday present or anniversary gift, maybe even something old for the bride!

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This antique Victorian locket was handcrafted around 1880 in England. It displays a repousse floral design with faded gilding on both sides. This beautiful oval locket has two frames inside. The piece measures 61.3 mm x 40.3 mm across and weighs 29.2 grams. It bears no marks.

I offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

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The amber glow from the sun at dusk was fading as he looked at her. They were on his back porch drinking tea and lemonade, doing nothing in particular. His eyes traveled from her messy ponytail to her neck, to her collar, where he saw something metallic and interesting. It was a brooch she had affixed to her lapel. He wanted to ask her about it, but the silence was so pleasant he didn’t dare, at least not yet. She shivered as a breeze rushed by and he wrapped his warm arm around her, as a true gentleman does. As the last of the day’s light sank into the earth, the sky turned black and the stars popped out.

This antique late Victorian silver brooch was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1900. It showcases a heart, leaf, flower, and bow motif with engraved details. It measures 20.5 x 51.5 mm and it weighs 5.1 grams. This brooch pin has been fully hallmarked. It bears the anchor mark, the lion mark, the date letter, “a”, and the maker’s mark, “W.C.M”. It has been acid tested.

Every well-stocked jewelry box should have a great brooch or three; to pin to your jacket or to hold your knit scarf together. This versatile broach will be your favorite accessory.

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Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!

She flaunted her femininity with a corset and jewelry that gleamed with its metallic curves. She was walking to town, in her afternoon dress, complimented with a necklace of true classic beauty. She walked by shop doors and groups sitting at cafes. She had a devious look about her, when really she was simply meeting a cousin for tea. Of course, the onlookers didn’t know that. It was the 1890’s after all, women were allowed a bit of mystery.

This antique late Victorian ruby and diamond pearl necklace was handcrafted in America around 1890. It’s a 15.5 inch necklace with a bow motif consisting of one round deep-pink ruby weighing approximately .07 carats, as well as three diamonds, and four pearls, all set in silver over 14 karat gold. There is one Old European cut diamond weighing approximately .03 carats and two single cut diamonds. The drop measures 62 x 56 mm. This lovely necklace weighs 6.4 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested.

Trust me, you’ll be happy with your terribly wonderful choice of wearing this necklace every chance you get.

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A classic pair of Silver earrings just like these would have been ‘de rigueur’ day-wear for the Victorian lady. Silver bangles, collars, lockets, brooches and earrings were produced in every imaginable design for the burgeoning middle classes of Victorian England. Nicer (read, more expensive) versions were done with gold accents in yellow and rose and the very best were crafted in all gold.

This beautiful handcrafted pair of earrings were made around 1890, they showcase a fern leaf design in gold wash at the center of an elaborately embellished circle of silver. This pair of earrings is unmarked but have been tested as sterling. The earrings measure 30 mm from the top of the wires and 16 mm across, together they weigh 2.1 grams.

These wonderful earrings are as stylish and relevant today as they were the day they were made!

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Scottish inspired jewels made their way through Victorian English society like wildfire once Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, purchased Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands in 1852. At first locally made jewels were purchased by the hoards of people who followed the Royal Court to the far northern reaches of their country, but after awhile those jewels were gone and so jewelers in England began to recreate these jewels, often in very fanciful and un-Scottish motifs. They used colorful stones like agate, bloodstone, carnelian and granites native to Scotland, and shipped their wares north to Scotland to be bought up by the tourists.

These wonderful earrings are an example of Scottish jewelry that was likely made in England, they are set with lovely pink and gray Scottish agate and are fully hand crafted in sterling silver. These lovelies were made around 1890, they measure 43 mm top to bottom and 13.7 mm across and they weigh 3 grams.

These Victorian earrings are so eye-catching, they are true conversation starters, guaranteed to garner compliments.

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‘Do you like these?’ I asked him, fingering my earrings.
‘Aye, they’re right bonnie’, he responded.
I’d noticed his eyes going to them all evening. I’d also noticed his chiseled jawline, his quiet intensity and his bright laughing blue eyes.
‘Would you like to dance with the lady who sports them?’ I suggested, not so subtly.
‘Aye, that’d be braw’, he smiled and it lit up the room.

These wonderful Scottish Victorian silver earrings are set with an array of colorful stones, rich red carnelian, deep green bloodstone and gray/white Montrose agate. The motif is that of a shield with an X over it, symbolic of St. Andrew, the patron Saint of Scotland. Set in silver, these lovely earrings were hand crafted circa 1880 and measure 29.6 mm from top to bottom and 13.8 mm across, together they weigh 3.1 grams. These beauties are unmarked and have been acid tested to verify the metal as sterling silver.

With a kilt, with a plaid, or just with a little black dress, these wonderful earrings are sure to impress.

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This Victorian banded agate ring was handcrafted in England around 1870. It’s an antique piece with a wonderfully large oval cabochon cut piece of banded agate in black and white supported by floral shoulders made in silver. The ring face measures 31 mm north to south, 25.5 mm across, and 9 mm in depth. The band width narrows to 2.7 mm at the back. This antique ring weighs 14.3 grams and is a size 9. This piece bears no marks and has been acid tested.

I’m of the thought that the holidays should be filled with silver and gold, preferably in the form of jewelry, with timeless motifs, crafted by the Victorians. Oh look, you’ve found just the thing.

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