Angel Victorian
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Antique 1830s Dutch Early Victorian Shelves
Oak
Antique 1880s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wall Mirrors
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Boxes and Cases
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Religious Items
Pine
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dinner Plates
Majolica
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings
Watercolor
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Animal Sculptures
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Lanterns
Copper, Spelter
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Spelter
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Busts
Marble, Bronze, Gold Plate
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
English Bangles
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Si...
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century High Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Statues
Marble
1960s English Wedding Dresses
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Base Metal
Antique Early 18th Century Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
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A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
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