Delightful Victorian Mid-Guard Chain April 4th All varieties of chalcedony were

All varieties of chalcedony were very popular in Victorian jewelry

We see it in the costumes that are painted on the couple

rather than displayed

Age/Origin: C

Lapis lazuli was one of the gemstones most widely used during this time

Delightful Victorian Mid-Guard Chain April 4th All varieties of chalcedony wereVictorian jewelry is as complex in its symbolism, sentiment, and design as the fashion, architecture, and decor of the time. Worn as an ornament, a love token, or a remembrance, jewelry not only completed the well dressed ladys costume but also denoted her position in society, her marital status, and her sense of self. English, circa 1880, a chain of this beautiful nature would be best suited to layering, double wrapping, and being a delicious element