Victorian Beads
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Footstools
Wool
1880s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Capes
Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Sets
Wool, Silk, Beads
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
1890s Unknown Mantle Coats
21st Century and Contemporary American Halter Tops
Late 19th Century American Evening Gowns
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian More Jewelry
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tables
Oak, Wicker, Wood
Antique 1890s Victorian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tapestries
Silk, Beads
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Coral
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Antique 1880s European Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Earrings
Coral, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Rope Necklaces
Other
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Bangles
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian More Jewelry
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Pearl, 10k 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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