Victorian book chain jewelry

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Antique mid victorian chunky tri color book chain necklace with. Downton abbey blue sapphire silver scroll necklace. Jan 05, 2015 beginning with a biography of queen victoria as seen through the lense of jewelry, the book continues with sections on jewelry and dress, the victorian language of jewelry, historical and archeaological revivals, cameos, and travel souvenir. Together with a ribbon design book chain also unmarked, approx 15 long. Vintage victorian silver book chain bracelet 1900s.

This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent graduate gemologist. Victorian sterling book chain necklace locket 1880s mar 23. A very nice true victorian book chain necklaceas seen in my photos 114153980869. Every theme and symbol imaginable makes its way into this romantic, unapologetically sentimental era. Victorian hand engraved sterling silver locket with original book chain, status. The chain has a very unusual beaded edge and the locket has an scenic etching of a bird, bamboo, and water.

Antique victorian mourning locket on floral book chain black enamel gold. The term victorian refers broadly to the british art and culture produced during this time. Victorian goldfilled book chain necklace croghans jewel box. Art nouveau extra long 15ktsterling cabochon turquoise link chain necklace 88. He presents 25 of his most unique designs, all luxurious, with layered twists, and showcasing the creative potential of silver wire and beads. New listing vintage victorian trigold filled beautifully engraved swan bar pin pat. Silver book chain in victorian fine jewellery for sale ebay. Antique victorian locket and chain antique victorian locket and book chain. Victorian jewelry that was highlighted in the industrial arts of the nineteenth century a series of illustrations of the choicest specimens produced by every nation at the great exhibition of works of industry. Dallas lovetts elegantyetgraceful project designs capture the look crafters want nowsophisticated and stunning. Victorian hair jewelry how to make victorian jewelry. Antique victorian sterling silver bookchain book chain unique.

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Large victorian austrohungarian ruby and emerald rose brooch. Repro victorian book chain collar necklace choker 16 24 wide link fancy antique gold silver charm holder bookchain collar necklace. This victorian chain earring project is a versatile design. You also may want to add beads, wirewrapped briolettes, or charms as dangles on the chains. Shop victorian trading co for erainspired treasures including vintage romantic clothing, antique home decor, reproduction furniture, heirloom jewelry and more. Oxford jewel curated jewels for the vintage collector the bold shapes of this victorian bookchain make it unique and create a striking profile along the neck when worn. A stellar victorian antique book chain collar sterling silver necklace that is wide, wonderful and unique with its myriad of links, hand engraving and fan shaped clasp all from the 1800s. It has incredible gold filled repousse bookchain links, with a hidden closure that. A guide to early victorian romantic period jewelry. Antique victorian rose gf book chain locket necklace gold fronts rare en1040. Fabulous antique victorian book chain necklace ebay. Book chain style necklaces refer to a design involving a chain with links that are shaped like books. A metal chain, dating back to the victorian era, with rectangular links folded to resemble a book. Victorian hand engraved sterling silver locket with original book.

The bookchain necklace was so named because its square or rectangular metal links were. Antique victorian czech silver floral filigree turquoise blue cab long necklace. Reproductions are rarely made the same as originals due to changes in materials, labor costs and modern production techniques. An antique victorian solid silver double link lancastrian jewellersantique sterling silver beaded chain collar this exquisite antique victorian chain is made from sterling silver dating to circa. The book covers major pieces as well as lesser, manufactured, pieces. Victorian sterling book chain necklace locket 1880s.

The elegant book chain design was a popular victorian jewelry design choice for styles such. Wedding steampunk costume party halloween choker lolita victorian braided pendant chain. Sharing my affinity for the beautiful things in life. This exquisite piece of art is a true antique, victorian circa approx.

Types of vintage necklace style reference page junkbox. Antique mid victorian chunky tri color book chain necklace with sardonyx hardstone cameo locket pendant, status. Used, antique victorian solid silver book chain 16. An alternative name for this type of link is venetian. Photo courtesy of morning glory antiques and jewelry a pattern for a chain or guard. The ones we present here were most likely made separately and paired together at a later time. Jewelry from these years expressed confidence, serenity, and romance. Victorian chain earrings tutorial jewelry making journal.

Todays arrivals this weeks arrivals shop directory new shops todays featured shops all items. Victorian photograph of a young girl wearing an ornate book chain crisscross necklace with a cameo and a bar pin, circa 1890. Jeanenne bell offers collectors this fascinating allcolor exploration of the illustrious age and the elegant jewelry that is produced. Each victorian necklace has its own unique style that is simultaneously vintage and vibrant. Wide silver victorian book chain necklace georgianjewelry. Whitmer hammonds large victorian sterling silver locket hangs from an ornate sterling silver book chain. See christie romeros warmans jewelry, edition 2 page 55. Unfollow antique victorian chain necklace to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. All yellow gold white gold rose gold silver mixed metals gunmetal. This gold book chain from the victorian era ca1880 is quite an outstanding piece. Victorian jewelry antique jewelry edwardian jewelry. Chain book victorian jewelry ruby lane follow this search. In the romantic period, from 1837 to 1861, victoria and her husband, prince albert, were deeply in love. Antique jewelry lovers will find book chain necklaces charming.

English in origin, it is hand crafted in vibrant 15ct yellow gold and has a wonderful etruscan wirework motif applied to. We have gotten a bit loose with terminology so basically any chain necklace that has a flat rectangular links. Stunning antique victorian brass pearl book chain locket necklace all original. With over 250 lots available for antique victorian jewelry and 42 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. Victorianera book chain jewelry is made up of engraved rectangular links that look like tiny books. Oct 16, 2015 whitmer hammonds large victorian sterling silver locket hangs from an ornate sterling silver book chain. Victorian ornate gold etruscan link book chain necklace. Victorian era book chain jewelry is made up of engraved rectangular links that look like tiny books. The victorian era was known for its fantastic lockets and chains. Historians often divide the reign of britains longest reigning monarch into three parts. A victorian chain style consisting of interlocking links of flat folded metal resembling the binding of a book. Antique victorian sterling silver book chain necklace with floral motif locket pendant. Victorian jewelry if variety is the spice of your life, youll feel right at home among victorian jewels.

Victorian ornate gold etruscan link book chain necklace for. One of the best ways to avoid reproductions and fakes is to know and understand how originals are made. Large lockets were often included for an elaborate touch. The weaving has two strands that twist beautifully around each other, in very good condition, and the gold tone findings are firm and have nice weight. Buy silver book chain in victorian fine jewellery and get the best deals. Book chain jewelry definition,meaning online encyclopedia. Dating brooch fasteners 1850 to 1910 real or repro. Victorian gold filled ornate book chain crisscross necklace with hard stone cameo, 18 with 2 front drop, circa 1880. This design emerged during the victorian era and was popular. All agate coral emerald garnet onyx pearl rock crystal turquoise. Antique victorian 15 karat book chain and cross with seed pearl pendant necklace.

They were often elaborately engraved and had large lockets attached. You may want to use longer chains, or more chains, or a variety of chains, or some other creative idea. Nonetheless, both the locket and chain are simply the best that the three graces has ever offered. The return of gold and the artful layering of both modern and antique pendants and chains have all contributed to this renewed popularity and interest among new collectors of period jewellery, explains lisa stockhammermial, owner and president of the three graces fine jewelry. Make offer antique victorian rose gf book chain locket necklace gold fronts rare en1040 victorian period 14 k gold book form locket, carnelian insert, c. Victorian jewelry victorian engagement rings and necklaces. Victorian jewelry styles mirror the phases of victorias life, as she moved from joy, to despair, and then back to joy again. Jan 30, 2017 antique victorian silver big photo locket pendant book chain necklace hh31 ebay. This one of a kind victorian book chain and removable cross pendant are handcrafted, formed in 15 karat two tone rose and yellow gold.

This oneofakind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the victorian age, from 1837 to 1901. An alternative name for this type of link is venetian chain. Antique victorian gold filled glass floral book chain necklace gibson girl box. I hope i can still keep this necklace posted, even if i do decide to sell it. A victorian style of chain made in gold, gold filled, and sterling silver, in which each link is a rectangular, folded piece of metal resembling a book.