Costume Jewellery – Past and Present

At the present time, in what we might call the modern era for jewellery, brooches, necklaces, pins, rings and other such items have become more affordable. Many people, both men and women, have a collection of pieces they have accumulated. Currently the most popular types of jewellery include: necklaces, bracelets, clip on earrings, pierced earrings, brooches, hair clips and scarf rings.When a customer enters a jewellery store, there are an almost overwhelming number of choices and a wide variety of prices.It appropriately began with the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837. The jewellery business flourished during her reign. She was reputed to love necklaces, rings and other items and to have influenced others to have similar feelings. It was also during her reign that the middle class grew and more men achieved success in business and could afford lavish gifts for their wives. Toward the end of the Victorian era of jewellery, the Art Nouveau style began in 1890 and ran until 1915. That was followed by the Edwardian style from 1901 until 1914 and Art Deco jewellery from 1920 until 1935.