Victorian Style: Extasia Jewelry

Victorian style, or Victorian fashion, is derived from the trends in British culture during the reign of Queen Victoria. The Victoria era lasted about two-thirds of the 19th century and saw many different changes in style. The jewelry style that emerged from that era is one that can still be seen mixed into many modern designs. No designer exhibits this style better than Extasia Jewelry. Some obvious design elements inspired by the Victoria era and seen in Extasia Jewelry include glass intaglios, cameos, and hand-carved details.

Glass Intaglios and Cameos
 Hand-carved glass intaglios and cameos were extremely rare at the beginning of the 19th century. They were treasured possessions that could only be found adorning the exceptionally wealthy class. Shell cameos began to see a resurgence in popularity once it became easier to carve shells over stone. Intaglios and cameos became increasingly popular once the industrial revolution began and manufacturing techniques made production easier and more affordable. Machines could make chains, press glass, and stamp metal. The nobility were no longer the only ones with these beautiful pieces of jewelry accenting their wardrobes.

Charm Bracelets 

Part of Extasia’s line features charm bracelets with cameos, intaglios, and other handcrafted pieces. Queen Victoria herself is popularly credited with popularizing the charm bracelet and charm necklace.

While thousands of words and hundreds of books have been penned on the topics of Victorian jewelry, there are a few main points that are true to the era and to the design of Extasia Jewelry:
• There is a strong focus on figurative motifs and sentimental subject matter, hence the cameos often being carved to the likeness of a loved one, or gifting someone with a personalized charm bracelet.

• The style commonly uses unusual materials (such as colorful beading), innovative techniques, non-precious stones, and production manufactured metal work.

Shop our NorthPark jewelry store, SWAG, to find the perfect Extasia piece for your personal style. We also carry trendy jewelry and edgy designer jewelry.