There are simply hundres of different styles of jewelry. Here are just a few:
Georgian 1714-1837 - very glamourous, imaginative, delicate style that uses lots and lots of rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and gold.
Early Victorian 1837-1860 - a romantic, sentimental style that has a nostalgic air to it. Many pieces from this era celebrated a loved one in the form of a locket.
Mid Victorian 1860-1885 A very assertive & bold looking jewelry with lots of black stones.
Late Victorian / Edwardian 1885-1905 A much more dainty and lighter design than that of the mid Victorian era. Made use of stars, crescents, bird motifs , (one of my favorites!), and Japanese motifs. More variety of stones used during this era, such as garnets, opals, and sapphires.
Art Nouveau 1895-1910 A very sensuous and emotionally beautiful form of jewelry. No sharp angles / lots of flowing lines and female forms.
Arts and Crafts 1880-1920 Very strong lines with an emphasis on handwork.
Art Deco 1920-1930 Very angular, geometric lines. You see a lot of abstracts during this era.
Art Retro 1935 - 1945 Huge, extravagant pieces with exaggerated use of genuine and synthetic colored gems.
It is very difficult for me to choose a favorite from all of these, but if I had to it would most likely be the Late Victorian / Edwardian era. The designs were very dainty, and I guess deep down, I am just a "girly" girl.
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