The Georgian Period (1714–1830s) is renowned for its intricate craftsmanship, with jewellery often featuring organic motifs like foliage, bows, and flourishes. Most Georgian pieces were made using silver fused to yellow gold, a technique that allowed jewellers to combine the durability of silver with the richness of gold, creating striking visual contrasts. Stones such as rose-cut diamonds were often foiled at the back to enhance their sparkle and disguise imperfections, producing a luminous effect that was particularly effective under candlelight. Due to material shortages during this era and the widespread practice of dismantling jewellery to repurpose the materials, Georgian pieces in their original form are extremely rare, making them highly prized by collectors today.

The Victorian Period (1837–1901), encompassing Queen Victoria’s long reign, saw jewellery evolve dramatically to reflect the shifting tastes and sentiments of the era. Early Victorian jewellery, also known as the Romantic Period, often featured delicate repoussé metalwork in gold, framed lockets containing hair or miniature portraits, and floral or sentimental motifs. As the Industrial Revolution advanced, the accessibility of jewellery expanded, with machine-assisted techniques allowing for more intricate designs. The combination of silver on gold was particularly prevalent, where silver was used as a base for pavé-set diamonds, providing a striking contrast that highlighted the brilliance of the stones.

During the Grand Period, following Prince Albert's death in 1861, mourning jewellery became dominant. Pieces were often made from jet, onyx, or other dark stones, and silver was frequently used to create sombre yet elegant settings. Diamonds, particularly old-cut diamonds such as Old Mine and Old European cuts, gained prominence during this time. These diamonds, hand-cut to reflect light under candlelight, remain highly desirable today for their unique charm and character, often showcasing larger facets and softer shapes compared to modern brilliant cuts. Their enduring appeal lies in their individuality, as no two old-cut diamonds are exactly alike, making them a favourite among collectors and jewellery connoisseurs.

In the late Victorian Aesthetic Period, jewellery became lighter and more practical, reflecting the changing lifestyles of the growing middle classes. Silver and gold continued to be paired, but the designs shifted to accommodate simpler tastes, with floral motifs, birds, and insects like butterflies and dragonflies gaining popularity. As electric light became more widespread, jewellers adapted their techniques to enhance the sparkle of stones under the new illumination, creating jewellery that was both visually stunning and wearable.