Victorian Period  The Victorian Period is named for the reigning
monarch who was reputedly an incurable romantic. Victorian
Jewelry virtually drips with sentimentality (she wore a bracelet
worn from her children's teeth!) and symbolism. Of all the
periods Victorian incorporates the most varied and eclectic
motifs. Influences include Egyptian, Renaissance and Etruscan.
It is composed almost exclusively of yellow gold , often with
contrasting black and cobalt blue enamel. Diamonds were set in
silver topped gold.  See also