Victorian Beads
Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1870s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Emerald, Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver
Antique 1880s Beaded Bracelets
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Zircon, White Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Quartz, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Footstools
Walnut, Wool, Beads
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Capes
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Jackets
Late 19th Century Victorian Vests
Antique 1870s British Necklace Enhancers
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Late 19th Century Victorian Capes
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Furniture
Walnut
Antique 1870s Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Pillows and Throws
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pillows and Throws
1890s Unknown Decorative Objects
Antique 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry
1990s French Capes
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Agate, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Handbags and Purses
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces
15k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet
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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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