After decades of Deco dominance, the vibe among contemporary jewelers has turned decidedly Victorian. From the insect jewels swarming retail showcases to the popularity of jewelry featuring hidden ...

Home decor or jewelry made of dead people’s hair would seem macabre today, but not so in Victorian times, says Dr. Helen Sheumaker, author of Love Entwined: The Curious History of Hair Work.

Please tell me what you can about the jewelry. - F.A., Somers Point Answer: Your antique bracelet and scarf pin are excellent examples of Victorian "message" jewelry, which was given as a token of ...

Some pieces hold a lock of hair, which during the Victorian era was believed to contain the essence of a person. Queen Victoria’s passion for jewelry also reflected her love story with Prince ...

The company, which makes jewelry and other objects out of reused, repurposed and refashioned items of Victorian vintage, is a family business. It’s a large-family business. To some extent ...

Ornate Georgian jewelry dates from 1714 to 1830; the Victorian era, 1837-1901, reflects Queen Victoria’s reign; and Edwardian, 1901-1910, refers to King Edward VII. The 1920s and 1930s are the ...

Lab-grown diamonds made with cremation ashes are just one way people are honoring their loved ones. By Abigail R. Esman When Alyx Carson’s father was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2020, she ...

Appraisal: Georgian & Victorian Mourning Jewelry Collection Share Transcript Appraiser Katherine Van Dell Heritage Auctions (Palm Beach) Palm Beach, FL Updated Value (2023) $80,000 - $120,000 ...