Victorian Beads
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Frames
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Tables
Wicker, Hardwood
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique 1870s Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Bangles
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Footstools
Velvet
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Slipper Chairs
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s English Gothic Revival Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Art Glass, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
9k Gold
Antique 1820s Etruscan Revival Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Metal
Vintage 1920s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tapestries
Wood, Beads, Tapestry
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Centerpieces
Glass, Wood, Beads
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Center Tables
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Side Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique 1890s English Victorian Tea Caddies
Beads
Vintage 1910s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Copper
Antique 1870s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique 1880s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow 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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