Jewellery played a central role in Victorian celebrations. Exchanged beside the tree or worn at winter gatherings, it allowed Victorians to express both emotional sentiment and personal style. Christmas as we know it today is in many ways a Victorian invention. The 19th century transformed the festive season, introducing many beloved Christmas traditions, including Christmas trees, mistletoe and Christmas pudding.

From turquoise-studded forget-me-nots to beautifully enamelled pansies, floral motifs have long been a central theme in jewellery design....