Victorian Beads
Vintage 1910s Dutch Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tapestries
Wool, Beads
2010s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Enamel
Antique 1870s Dutch High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Wicker
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Art
Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Thread, Glass, Beads
Early 20th Century Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century French Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Burl, Beads
Antique 19th Century European Loose Gemstones
Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Casual Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1880s Italian Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s American Coats
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold Plate
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Centerpieces
Silver
Vintage 1910s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Wood
20th Century British Urns
Iron
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Bracelets
Coral, Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Day Dresses
Vintage 1960s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Pillows and Throws
Fabric, Beads
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k 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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