Today in the world every woman has a jewelry box overflowing with great looking costume jewelry. Necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, brooches and even rings are a safe gift for most any occasion. Even belts and cell phone charms are studded with jewels are becoming the next big craze. What we take for granted was once a privilege for the wealthy and powerful around the world. In Medieval times, only the aristocracy had jewelry, and most of that was utilitarian in design. Brooches held garments together because they could be changed from one garment to another. The nobility had engraved gold or silver brooches while members of the royalty had even more elaborate jeweled brooches. Aristocratic ladies had simple necklaces made up of beads, crystals, or sometimes pearls.

For occasions when you want to look successful, accomplished, regal, or even maybe a little bit intimidating, use jewelry as accessories. Jewelry makes a definite statement about you and how you expect to be treated. For respect and admiration, consider wearing some products from our Edwardian jewelry line.

When Edward became King after Queen Victorian, he stamped his image on the face of England. Crown Jewels often define royal image, and Edward wanted to restore regal, imperial jewelry. Gone were the typical feminine intricately beaded pendant earrings and decorative gold necklaces. They wanted bold gemstones in heavy platinum rings and Classic pendant earrings featured large gems, and brooches in ancient Greek design became very popular.