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The Romantic Victorian Period

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Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also known as the Victorian era (1837-1901), into three periods of approximately twenty years each: The Romantic Victorian Period (1837-1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860-1880), and The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880-1901). We consider these earrings to belong to the Romantic Victorian Period. This period encompasses Queen Victoria's coronation as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as her marriage to Prince Albert. Their love, devotion to each other, and dedication to their country were the primary sources of inspiration for this era.

Highly favoured (semi-)precious stones during this time included amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls, and turquoise. The connotations of jewellery from this period were sentimental, symbolic, and romantic, often featuring Gothic or Renaissance-inspired patterns and an abundant use of motifs such as anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts, and snakes.

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Click here for more info on these antique earrings that are almost 200 years old.

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