Victorian Jewelry originated during the reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901.
During this period the styles were drawn from the inspiration of the Renaissance, the Middle Ages, and the natural world. The use of Gold was increasing which allowed better-constructed jewelry with themes that included Lotus flowers, Roses, Serpents, Trees, Butterflies, Dragonflies, Beetles, and other objects from nature. Common materials were: Gold, Seed Pearls, Ivory, Tortoiseshell, Coral, Onyx, Agate, Amber, Amethyst,