Jewellery's Renaissance
At the pinnacle of the Industrial Revolution, the United Kingdom moved from the Georgian era into the Victorian era. New metalworking techniques, paired with steam-powered machinery, created a revolution in jewellery, allowing for mass-production of intricate designs. This set off a sequence of events leading to the increased availability of jewellery, making it widespread. Many enduring, exquisite designs remain today, with stories that you can continue.
Victorian Jewellery at Ogden's
Four years prior to Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee, James R. Ogden's Little Diamond Shop opened in Harrogate. Since then, our ever-growing collection of timeless jewellery stands at the heart of our business. Each piece is treated with extreme care, ensuring it is passed on to the next generation in superb condition without compromising its historical integrity.
Blog posts
Ogden's Cabinets of Curiosities and Links to Agatha Christie
Josephine’s Missing Jewels as Napoleon Hits Big Screen
Ogden of Harrogate's links to Tutankhamun explored in exhibition Egyptomania
An artist, archaeologist and wife of the famous Leonard Woolley, Katharine Woolley has cut a controversial figure in history, but newly uncovered letters found in a Harrogate attic throw a different light on this mysterious figure.
