AESTHETIC Period or late victorian 1885-1900 There was a greater sense of social responsibility and an even more liberated woman emerged during the 1880's. Again, fashions changed at aesthetic pariod and a desire for softer, more feminine colors in jewelry. Fancy colored sapphires became the stone of choice during aesthetic period, in addition to peridot and spinel. Diamonds of aesthetic period gained greater popularity due to their bright sparkle. This is about the very first time the Suffragettes began the concept of linking wedding ring expenditure to salary in aesthetic period.