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Scottish Gold, Citrine and Specimen Hardstone Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
of shield form, with a circular mixed cut Madeira citrine, claw set to the centre of an open star. Hand engraved edges with triangular hardstones, to include banded agate, poppy jasp...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Sterling Silver Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Impressive large Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Runway brooch set with beautiful soft grey
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Pebble Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Victorian Scottish Gemstone Sterling Silver Brooch; Classic green and red speckled Blood
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1890s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Amethyst Garter Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb quality large Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate and amethyst garter brooch.The agates
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1890s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Brooch Pin Circa 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful quality large Antique sterling silver Scottish agate brooch, made famous by professor
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1890s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1890s
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning large Antique Sterling Silver Scottish Agate and Cairngorm citrine Garter brooch; circa
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1890s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Agate Pin/Brooch/Pendant #16720
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian Scottish agate silver pin/brooch/pendant.
Beautiful design featuring different
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19th Century Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
1890 Victorian Rare Scottish Kilt Malachite Sterling Silver Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
jewelry, as long as it is registered, inspected, and serviced at a Preferred Jeweler every six months.
We
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1880s Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Victoria's love for Scotland. Agate jewelry was made in Scotland from the late 18th century but when the
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1890s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Silver And Agate Bracelet. Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely piece of Scottish silver and agate
5 large pieces of agate
Finely engraved silver mounts
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1880s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Scottish Silver And Agate Brooch. Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely piece of Scottish silver and agate
8 beautiful agate pieces arranged in a circular design
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1880s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Multi-Stone Silver Scottish Garter Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 14.5 Grams
Stone: Agate, Bloodstone, Jasper
Measurements: 45 x 37 mm
Hallmark: Silver Tested
ITEM #:BR-1068-101023-04
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19th Century Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Jasper, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Sterling Silver Garter Buckle Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Victorian Scottish Montrose agate and silver Runway buckle Garter brooch or pin. Approx
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1890s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Agate Citrine Celtic Gold Gilt Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful 19th Century Scottish Banded Moss Agate Gold Gilt Silver Celtic Brooch measures approx
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate and Citrine Hand Engraved Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Citrine, Scottish Agate
Measurements:
Ring Size: 54.9 x 54.7 x 8.8mm
Metal: 87.7% Silver
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Beautiful Large Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Pebble Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful in its simplicity…Antique Scottish Agate Brooch set with stunning rare green and gold
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1890s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
A 19th Century gold, Scottish hardstone bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
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composed of rectangular panels, set with seven agates
18.5 cm long
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Garter Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb quality large Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate and Cairngorm citrine garter brooch
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1880s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine
Love is Green: Rare Victorian Malachite Earrings
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
hooks.Scotland Origin. Excellent condition.
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Scottish Men
s Band
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the rich heritage and symbolism with this Vintage Masonic Scottish Men's Band crafted in
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Early 19th Century Art Deco Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Scottish Agate and Citrine Sterling Silver Dirk Dagger Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully Hand crafted Antique Scottish solid sterling brooch, modeled in 3-D as a Dirk or Dagger
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1880s Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Large Silver Scottish Agate Malachite Brooch Pin c1890 Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful large Antique Victorian circa 1890, Sterling Silver Scottish Malachite garter brooch. The
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Estate Opal Gold and Enamel Thistle Ring, Likely Scottish
Located in New York, NY
Scotland, Lorraine, and the Encyclopedia Britannica. The humble wildflower was hugely popular with the
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Early 20th Century Romantic Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Scottish agate cross pendant, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, early Victorian era Scottish agate conversion pendany.
Circular in
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19th Century British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Scottish Silver Large Celtic Double Sided JHS Christogram Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely detailed antique Scottish silver Celtic cross with exquisitely decorated arms featuring
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19th Century Scottish Medieval Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exquisite Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Silver Pebble Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
The stones are Classic grey banded agates from Montrose with beautiful panels of green and red speckled bloodstones from the Isle of Rum. The faceted stones are faux citrine from the...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 9k Gold and Bloodstone Signet Ring Scottish Melville Clan
Located in Chicago, IL
Bloodstone with the Crest of the Scottish Melville clan and the motto "heaven at Last. Overall very good to
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Early 1900s British Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique Onyx and Scottish Agate Jewel Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique onyx and Scottish agate jewel box.
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Mid-19th Century English Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Onyx
Elizabethan Gold Signet Ring with Scottish Rampant Lion, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Elizabethan gold signet ring with Scottish rampant lion. A solid gold signet ring comprising of a
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16th Century Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Articulated Scottish Terrier Dog House Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm designed as a doghouse with engraved shingles and an articulated Scottish Terrier joyfully
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1910s Art Nouveau Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Scottish Fob Seal with 15k Smoky Quartz Intaglio of Heron, Snake in Mouth, c1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
were considered useful men's jewelry. Today, the art of cutting a seal by hand is lost, making these
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1860s Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, 15k Gold
Antique Scottish Rite 33rd Degree 18k Gold Enamel Jewel Masonic Bar Pin, 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 18 karat gold and enamel Masonic, Scottish Rite 33rd degree bar pin, 15 grams of gold and
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1890s American Baroque Revival Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Silver Citrine Bird Claw Shape Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Silver
Edwardian Citrine, Bloodstone, Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Pin
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Delicate and beautifully detailed, this dirk pin has a citrine stone at the end and then follows down to a carnelian and bloodstone.
Total Length: 7cm
Dirk Dimensions: 31x5mm
We...
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Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Pendant Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good Victorian pendant cross of banded agate.
Possibly Scottish.
With round agate cabachons
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Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate
Antique Victorian Monogrammed Locket in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique gold
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1860s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian agate bracelet, sterling silver, Sugarloaf cabochon
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning antique, mid Victorian era Scottish agate and Silver bracelet is really something
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
14K Rose Gold Victorian Blue Banded Agate Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is an elegant Victorian era ring, featuring the popular Scottish stone of banded agate. The
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1890s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Rose Gold
14K Gold Victorian Banded Agate Retangular Tablet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
weighs 7.2 grams
Banded agate most likely of Scottish Origin circa 1900
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
14K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring M’Dowall Family Crest
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1860’s, this 14k gold carnelian intaglio ring contains a family crest with amazing details. Sitting atop a shield is a winged griffin holding a flower in its mouth. As if t...
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1860s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hexagonal Siberian Amethyst Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
AND IS THE WORK OF THE RENOWNED SCOTTISH JEWELER, JAMES AITCHISON, COURT JEWELER TO THE KING AND QUEEN
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian
George III
Sterling Silver-Mounted Horn Snuff Mull with Cairngorm
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
hinged lid having a central cairngorm stone, Scotland, circa 1790-1810. Sterling silver mount is etched
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Early 19th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate and Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
fine example of Gold mounted Scottish jewellery of the mid 19th century, the production of which was
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1860s Scottish Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Bracelet Buckle Clasp
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a souvenir of her trips to Scotland. From the mid
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1860s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Silver Earrings, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
rainbow for it’s patterned texture that shows varying colours the earth can produce.
Scottish jewellery
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1860s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Granite Bracelet Heart Padlock Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Scottish jewellery grew in popularity in the mid- 1800s as Queen Victoria’s frequent trips to her Scottish
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1880s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Gold Bangle
Located in Sale, Cheshire
exceptionally high quality piece, unusual to see in 15k gold - Scottish jewellery of this era is normally
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Malachite, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Pebble Silver, circa 1880 Cufflinks
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
These wonderful Victorian Silver Scottish pebble cufflinks, Circa 1880
Scottish jewellery was made
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1880s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish 18 Carat Gold Brooch Agate Amethyst, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Amethyst in a lovely Scottish designed gallery.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as
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1880s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Amethyst
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Saltire Cross Earrings Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
St Andrews Saltire cross. Scottish jewellery grew in popularity in the mid- 1800s as Queen Victoria’s
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1860s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Victorian Agate and Pearl Scottish Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Scottish jewelry mastery that is so wearable. The pendant/brooch shows a beautiful combination of moss
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1870s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Knot Brooch Agate Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
artistry and polished inlaid Agates.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a
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1860s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Scottish Silver Bangle Beautiful Plaid Agates, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a souvenir of her trips to Scotland
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1860s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Buckle Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
engraving.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a souvenir of her trips to
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1880s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Paint Palette Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Scottish jewellery grew in popularity in the mid- 1800s as Queen Victoria’s frequent trips to her Scottish
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1860s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Round Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish thistle brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made
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1860s Unknown Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Citrine Agate Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
larger Cairngorm stone in the centre of a lovely flower shaped gallery.
Scottish jewellery was made
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1860s British Victorian Scottish Antique Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Silver
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Scottish Antique Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact piece of scottish antique jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of scottish antique jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of scottish antique jewelry over the years, but those made by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Adam Graham and James Erskine are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of scottish antique jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Agate, from our inventory of 313, is particularly popular. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of scottish antique jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Scottish Antique Jewelry?
Prices for a piece of scottish antique jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $23,139, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,090.
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.
Questions About Scottish Antique Jewelry
- What is Scottish pebble jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Scottish pebble jewelry refers to accessories set with semiprecious stones found in Scotland. Depending on the piece, the earrings, watches, pendants, rings and other jewelry may feature agate, granite, cairngorm and other stones. Most have sterling silver settings. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Scottish pebble jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- Is antique jewelry worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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