By the end of the 19th century, jewellery designers were moving away from the revival styles that dominated the late Victorian period and embracing the Art Nouveau. This aesthetic was inspired by nature, featuring flowing lines and light coloured gemstones and enamel. Mürrle Bennett & Co. was one of the first firms to bring this new style of jewellery to Britain, inspired by Continental taste and manufacturing and importing much of their work from Pforzheim in Germany.

Victorian pendants come in a wonderful variety of forms, from sentimental heart lockets to richly coloured gemstone and enamel designs. Spanning Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901, the period saw major changes in how jewellery was made and worn. New sources of gemstones, advances in manufacturing and a growing fascination with the wider world introduced new materials, motifs and styles, while jewellery remained deeply personal and rich in symbolism.

Albert chains are named after the style of watch chain worn by Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, during the Victorian period. Traditionally, one end featured a T-bar that passed through a waistcoat buttonhole, while the other was fitted with a swivel clasp to secure a pocket watch. The watch would have been kept in a vest pocket with the chain displayed and the chain would have also sometimes suspended a decorative fob.

Curating an antique jewellery collection is as much about personal taste as it is about the history and the craftsmanship of the piece. Whether you're looking for your first few pieces or expanding an established collection, it’s about finding items that speak to you. The most beautiful collections aren’t necessarily the largest or the most valuable; they’re the ones that feel personal and individual.

An eternity ring is a circular band ring set with a continuous row of gemstones, usually of the same size and cut. Designed as an unbroken loop with no clear beginning or end, it signifies eternal commitment and forever. It is jewellery in its most romantic form. Its history runs from ancient Egypt through Georgian queens and Hollywood stars to the jewellery boxes of couples today, who gift and wear one to mark an anniversary, the birth of a child, or simply a love worth cele