French Victorian Jewelry
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vermeil
Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gol...
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gol...
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Boxes and Cases
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 1850s French High Victorian Boxes and Cases
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Vanity Items
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Vanity Items
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Other, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Base Metal
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
Silver
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1840s French Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
French Link Bracelets
French Clamper Bracelets
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian More Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian More Jewelry
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 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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