Era Guides

Explore the distinct style eras of antique and vintage jewellery. Delve into the unique characteristics and cultural influences of each period, and gain insights into how jewellery styles have developed over time.

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Characterised by ornate designs and vibrant gemstones, the Victorian era was a time of change and...

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A Guide To Victorian Jewellery

Silver, antique European jewelry box, with golden rings, earrings, necklaces, with engravings in Greek.

The Georgian era of jewellery was defined by flamboyance, skill and artisanship. Portrait miniatu...

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A Guide To Georgian Jewellery

A woman in a flowing green dress stands in a field of tall grass, her movement reminiscent of an Art Nouveau painting

Art Nouveau was a fleeting movement that had a profound, lasting impact on jewellery design. Here...

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The History of Art Nouveau Jewellery

Young woman crafting jewelry from scratch.

The Arts & Crafts jewellery movement in Europe noted a departure from industrialisation. It f...

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What Is Arts And Crafts Jewellery?

A woman in a red dress, adorned with delicate jewellery, holds a teacup and saucer in an ornate, chandelier-lit room with decorative Edwardian walls.

This guide chronicles the ethereal, exquisite jewellery of the Edwardian era, from its glittering...

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A Guide to Edwardian Jewellery

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Retro jewellery refers to the bold, colourful jewellery created between the late 1930s and the 19...

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A Guide To Retro Jewellery

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Edwardian engagement rings, and jewellery in general, was distinctive, drawing influence and insp...

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The Times That Shaped Edwardian Jewellery

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Spanning a period of over 120 years, the Georgians created stunning jewellery that has lasted to ...

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The Characteristics of Georgian Jewellery

An Introduction To Avant-Garde Jewellery

The avant-garde movement pushed the boundaries of jewellery design through the use of colour, dia...

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An Introduction To Avant-Garde Jewellery

Common Art Nouveau Jewellery Characteristics

Art nouevau jewellery has some of the most recognisable features of all antique jewellery. Find o...

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Common Art Nouveau Jewellery Characteristics

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