Queen
Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, ruling Great Britain
until her death in 1901. Victoria's strong romantic nature,
deep love for her husband and strong devotion to her children
inspired a profusion of sentimental motifs in jewelry such
as hearts, bows and ribbons, flowers and romantic sayings.
This highly romantic period birthed the DEAREST jewelry. The
first letter of each gemstone name is used to create the word
DEAR or DEAREST. |