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.
 
 
D iamond
E merald
A methyst
R uby
E merald
S apphire
T ourmaline