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Is there a more classic piece of jewelry than a locket? Associated with the remembrance of someone special, it is a gift of love in the form of jewelry. Lockets are found in almost every jewelry catalogue no matter what the date. The material from which they are made may change slightly with fashions of the era, but their popularity continues from generation to generation.

The silver lockets and collars of the 1880s are among my favorites. They came in a variety of designs, including the Aesthetic with the bird, bamboo and fan designs so popular in that era. Another favorite was the garter or buckle motif, symbolic of the strength of love. Because they were sold separately, the collars are not always an exact match to the lockets. When you find a set that truly matches, it is a nice treat.

To see our reference gallery of lockets and collars CLICK HERE.

If you would enjoy adding some lockets to your own collection, pieces for sale can been seen at Morning Glory Jewelry where we have a wonderful selection of styles and designs.

Victorian jewelry is as complex in its symbolism, sentiment and design as the fashion, architecture and decor of the time. Worn as an ornament, a love token or a remembrance, jewelry not only completed the well-dressed ladys costume but also denoted her position in society, and often her marital status and her sense of self.

Since the Victorian era stretched over six decades, many types of jewelry came and went in vogue. Mass production made jewelry available to the widest number of buyers in the broadest range of designs ever seen before in history. When it came to formal occasions, the "more is better" theme of the Victorian era carried over into how jewelry was worn by royalty and the aristocracy. Paintings of Queen Victoria and other royals at state occasions show multiple brooches, swags, earrings, bracelets and hair ornaments. But the jewelry of the everyday folk is collectible, fascinating and a lesson in history that remains enchanting even today. s have pride of place in my personal collection, and I love to share my delight in them with other collectors as well.
 
If you would enjoy adding some bangles to your own collection, pieces for sale can been seen at Morning Glory Jewelry where we have a nice selection of styles and designs.

And we also share pieces we have had in the past in our gallery HERE.

Like the lockets, collars and bangles, brooches were often decorated with gold overlaid over sterling and etched designs. Some have lockets backs that can be used to house a photo or a lock of hair. Charming compliments to the lockets and hinged bangles, these are little treasures and often tell a story in their designs.


If you would enjoy adding some lockets to your own collection, pieces for sale can been seen at Morning Glory Jewelry where we have a nice selection of styles and designs.





 

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