French Victorian Jewelry
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Antique 1880s French Victorian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian More Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian More Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century French High Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Bangles
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s French High Victorian Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To be able to tell if jewelry is Victorian, a buyer can look for certain characteristics that have come to define these pieces, but it may be difficult given that no single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and snake jewels made during the Victorian era came in a vast array of styles. Romantic period jewelry featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. 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. The best way to tell if jewelry is Victorian is generally to work with an antiques appraiser or otherwise qualified professional in the jewelry industry. Shop a collection of antique Victorian jewelry from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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