I bought this brooch at a car boot around 30 years. It was originally sold to me as costume jewellery that belonged to a ...

Now, an engraved granite brooch that the monarch had made to celebrate her daughter's engagement in 1870 is set to sell at auction today. The piece, which has a green enamel border, is engraved ...

Victorian dress was rife with symbolism and ... Queen of Scots) and jet cameo brooches, or ordering up a carved jet closure for a bespoke clutch. A further draw for fashion followers looking ...

Gold, a timeless symbol of wealth and prestige, was the undisputed star of Victorian costume jewelry. Its malleability and luster made it ideal for intricate filigree work and delicate engravings.

For every “gyatt” today (originally a variation of “god damn”, now referring to a curvy woman) there was a “dog my cats” or “od’s fish” in the Victorian era (both also meant ...

It wasn't until their children had grown up and moved out that David and Rose became foster parents. The couple had considered it while their children were growing up and finally decided to get ...

Australia’s political, business and media leaders gathered in the MCG’s Olympic Room for the AFL Commission lunch before the ...

A rescuer says the Victorian driver was "lucky to walk away" from the mishap in the state's south, warning other outdoor ...

OUTSPOKEN historian Sir David Starkey said the UK should be looking for solutions to cost-cutting from the Victorian age as ...

She earned an extraordinary array of awards, from Oscars to Emmys to a Tony, but she could still go almost everywhere ...