Victorian Beads
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s French Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Brass, Sterling Silver, Ver...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Monacan Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Autumn multi-colored moonstone of russet, grays, brown and whites are hand-linked into a 31.5” chain. The piece de resistance is the removable antique ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Carnelian, Quartz, Pinchbeck, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rope Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut, Fur, Beads
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Agate
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Beads, Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Serving Pieces
Glass, Wood, Beads
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
14k 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.
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