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The first icon in our series is Alexandra Queen of Denmark, who Queen Victoria’s son, Edward, Prince of Wales married in 1863. For years before her coronation, however, the future Queen’s radical style was revered as a fashion icon and her new jewels and outfit choices automatically set trends. In fact, Queen Alexandra was responsible for starting two of the most important jewellery trends of the late 19th/early 20th century: high-necked, dog-collar-like pearl chokers and diamond tiaras. Early Life Born Princess Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia or simply ‘Alix’ to her friends and family was raised in an 18th-century townhouse in Copenhagen. Although Alexandra was of royal blood, she had a relatively normal and humble upbringing. Alexandra spent most of her childhood surrounded by family, predominantly her younger sister…

The recent engagement of Jennifer Lopez and her former New York Yankee hubby, Alex Rodriguez, has caught the attention of the jewellery world because after the internet-breaking ring shot Instagram post. J Lo showed off her new gigantic emerald-cut diamond ring, which was presented to her against a dreamy, romantic Bahamas sunset. The Insta post can be seen below: At The Vintage Jeweller, we thought it only seemed right to explore the ring further and do a little extra research. The exact specifications and designer of the ring have yet to be confirmed but that hasn’t stopped gemologists and jewellers from speculating. Experts have estimated the diamond could be anywhere in the region of 11 and 20 carats, while the price of the ring has been estimated anywhere between $1…

‘Whose hair I wear, I loved most dear’ Unlike flesh which easily rots to bone, a clip of hair maintains its form and colour for centuries, acting as a perfect reminder and symbol of a loved one. These qualities mean that hair has historically been utilised in jewellery and fashion for both mourning and sentimental reasons. It is a modern day misconception that jewellery made to feature the lock’s of a loved one’s hair is entirely associated with death. One of the first recorded instances of hair in jewellery, however, illustrates, how it can be used as a token of love and sentimental expression towards a living person. In 1785, William IV of England, wrote to his brother, the Prince of Wales’ requesting ‘a locket for my shirt with your…