Antique Jewellery - Gallery #1

Ahh, blame it on Downton Abbey again, as I've now become distracted with the jewellery of the Edwardian era (and earlier). I wonder if the popularity of the ITV series will see a resurgence of antique jewellery and fashions in the retail sector. One can only hope! I recall during my teen years, Victorian fashion was all the rage and I could walk into almost any store and find blouses of lace that took me back in time!

I found this choker (similar to the one worn by Lady Mary) advertised with the droll description "Victorian Regency Civil War Edwardian Choker" - covering all their bases I see! The reproduction necklace sells for $24 on auctiondose.com.

Some of the jewellery worn by the ladies of Downton

Here are just a few examples of antique jewellery (real & reproduction) found online. I've not even explored etsy yet!

Faux pearl choker (repro - $32)

Victorian cameo brooch (repro - $10)

Victorian cameo pendant (repro - $10)

Victorian cameo oval pendant (repro - $12)


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The following items were found at The Three Graces
(The site sells rare antique jewelry, fine period and estate jewelry
and gives great background information on each piece)


What about a pair of cufflinks for Lord Crawley's collection?

Anglo-Indian cufflinks (circa 1900 - $1885)


Peridot Pearl Necklace (circa 1910 - $2350)

Antique Diamond Ring (circa 1910 - $2750)

Edwardian Pearl & Amethyst Pendant (circa 1900 - $1450)

Carved Pearl, Sapphire, Moonstone Pendant (circa 1900 - $3950)

Butterfly pendant (2-sided) (circa 1900, sale pending)

Ruby & Diamond Bracelet (circa 1900 - $1850)

Hand Painted Porcelain Cherub Pendant (circa 1900 - $1475)

Victorian Cherub Fringe Earrings (circa 1870 - $5450)

19th Century French Cameo Drop Earrings (circa 1860 - $2875)

Georgian Diamond Drop Earrings (circa 1790-1800, $9850)

Multi Colored Brooch & Pendant (circa 1830 - $1450)

Georgian Sévigné Pendant Brooch (circa 1750 - $4250)

Georgian Cameo Brooch & Earrings (circa 1830 - $7450)

Early Diamond Baroque Pendant (circa 1680-1720, $8250)

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