All About Estate Jewellery

The Allure Of Victorian Jewellery The period from 1837 to 1901 is known as the Victorian era when Queen Victoria was the queen of Great Britain and Ireland. Her reign, which lasted for more than 63 years, is second only to Queen Elizabeth II, was arguably the most important periods in the history of Great Britain, due to its industrial development, prosperity, and a long period of peace.  The history of Victorian jewellery is an extensive one, where the popular styles of the time had connections to the different stages of the monarch’s life. It was a well-known fact that Queen Vitoria adored her husband, Prince Albert, a fact that had an enormous influence on the most famous jewellery fashions and trends of the time. The Early Victorian era Known as the “ Romantic” period, the early Victorian era was when the queen and Prince Albert were courting, and finally getting married in 1840. The jewellery styles of this time consisted of extremely romantic motifs like hearts, hands,...

Why Invest Estate Jewellery? Many people all over the world feel that old, used items are just a valuable as modern object, sometimes even more so. Some people find objects from bygone eras extremely fascinating, like first edition books, classic cars, stately homes, and Old Master paintings, and consider these to be beautiful, significant, and valuable. In the UK, the British upper class is known for treating an old, patched, carefully tailored suit that once belonged to a great grandfather, as a prized possession. As the saying goes, “they don’t make them like they used to,” and it is frequently so true. The same applies to estate jewellery. Apart from the exceptional beauty and sophisticated elegance of old pieces, there is something absolutely magical about jewellery that has a history attached to it and as a bonus, is also an excellent investment.  Following are several excellent reasons for investing in estate jewellery: Extremely appealing – there is a mystical, ro...