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But the fervor for fine jewelry in the United States was poised to fade. Pricey gems were antithetical to the ­mindset of 1960s’ free-loving hippies, and ­America’s culture of exportation and global manufacturing was taking root; more and more ­jewelry was being made in overseas factories.
Buckle necklace by Fulco di Verdura for Paul Flato, circa 1935, with 566 rectangular brilliant-cut aquamarines and 39 oval-cut and fancy-cut rubies set in platinum; sold at Siegelson in New York City
The market shifted away from quality and toward buying things that were produced in Hong Kong, “and only connoisseurs of craftsmanship could appreciate the difference between a hand-fabricated piece and something that was cheaply made,” notes Walter McTeigue. The era did advance the use of semiprecious stones and non­traditional materials in both fine and costume jewelry. Pieces featuring rock crystal, wood, ivory, onyx, and coral were widely produced and worn. And cubic zirconia was first commercially marketed in 1976.
In terms of craftsmanship and quality in fine jewelry, “the 1980s and 1990s are your dead years,” says Jonas. Of course, big, bold stones and statement looks persevered, showcased in over-the-top TV shows like Dynasty and Dallas. The idea of heirloom-quality jewelry, however, wasn’t prized on a mass scale. And the 1990s grunge era, with its emphasis on minimalism over opulence, certainly didn’t help. Reacting to this dip in demand, many of the stalwart ­jewelry manufacturers in Newark and other Northeastern cities began swiftly closing their doors, cutting a clear path for foreign ­manufacturers to dominate the ­fabrication of fine jewelry internationally for decades to come.
But while manufacturers in countries including India and China currently dominate the manufacturing of fine jewelry in the world on a volume basis, the U.S. market has seen the rise of boutique firms that use old-­fashioned fabrication techniques to create collections in their own workshops. Makers such as McTeigue & McClelland, Nicholas Varney, James de Givenchy, and Daniel Brush are creating jewelry that supersedes trends, using ­time-honored techniques to advance their own distinctive visions.
From sketch to (nearly) finished product: Oscar Heyman’s gold, platinum, diamond, and enamel orchid brooch
And, of course, Hollywood has fallen in love with craftsmanship all over again, as evidenced by the avalanche of press each celebrity’s custom-made engagement ring inspires. Angelina Jolie’s eye-popping ring, designed by husband Brad Pitt, made its maker, Beverly Hills, Calif.–based ­custom ­jeweler Robert Procop, a household name—at least for a few days.
“I think it’s a very exciting time for ­jewelry right now,” says Jonas. “Hollywood started the big jewelry trend again in the 2000s, and there are some brilliant ­jewelry designers in the U.S.” Of course, some of the industry’s most lauded names are some of its oldest. Oscar Heyman, for one, still hand-fabricates jewelry in its New York City headquarters. “We’re American-owned, American-made and we’re still adhering to all the old principles,” says Tom Heyman. “If there’s a choice of making it a little better or a little cheaper, we go a little better. We’ve also always believed in hard work and rolling up our sleeves. And by dint of luck, we’ve survived.”
One cannot discuss Victorian Jewelry without indeed mentioning it’s namesake, Britains’ Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901.  Queen Victoria had two great loves.  One was her husband and the other was her jewelry.  She greatly influenced jewelry styles during her long reign.
The Victorian period can be divided into 3 distinct periods; the Romantic, Grand, and Late or Aesthetic Period.Romantic (1837 - 1860)victorian gold heart pin
During the early period, romantic and symbolic pieces were most favored and often included motifs of hearts, anchors, snakes and crosses.  Also semi-precious gems including garnets, amethyst, coral, turquoise and seed pearls were highly favored.
Grand (1861 - 1885)Victorian Estuscan Revival BraceletJewelry from this period was often dramatic and heavy and included re-interpretations of many ancient, renaissance and gothic patterns and styles.  Gold was most often used together with colored gemstones and enamel.Victorian Mourning Brooch PinUpon the death of Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert (1861) jewelry styles turned much more somber to reflect her mourning and included jet, onyx and black glass.  It also became popular to use the woven hair of a loved one as a keepsake in mourning jewelry. Eighteen, fifteen, twelve and nine karat gold were used.   Rolled gold, sterling and gold plate were increasingly used. Late or Aesthetic (1880 - 1901)
The jewelry of the late Victorian period once again returned to romanticism with more delicate and whimsical motifs such as stars, crescent moons, reptiles and insects.  The discovery of the diamond mines in South Africa led to the use of mine, rose and cushion cut diamond stones.



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