10ky Georgian Mourning Band

The jewellery of this era was feminine and elegant, and often used flowers and birds to express themes of love and beauty. Minimal jewellery was worn during the day, while rose and old mine cut diamonds sparkled in the candlelight throughout the evenings. Set in long chandelier earrings and "grand rivière" necklaces, the pinned-up hairstyles of the time displayed them perfectly. Chatelaines, a decorative belt hook or waist accessory, was the most important fashion statement for a lady. This piece would allow her to carry the tools (e.g., thimbles, scissors, keys, watches, etc.) needed for her daily chores. Cameos, lace pins, and matching bracelets are just a few more pieces that were worn in this era.

Gemstones were often backed with coloured foil to both intensify the stone's colour and provide an extra layer of luminescence. Closed-back and foiled jewellery are other signature styles of the Georgian Era. In today's market, genuine pieces from the Georgian era are rare to come across as jewelers of this era often melted down pieces once they were out of fashion.