Victorian Beads
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Paintings
Antique 1880s French Victorian Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Curtains and Valances
Silk, Beads
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Picture Frames
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings
Down
20th Century American Victorian More Folk Art
Thread, Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Beads
Vintage 1960s North American Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1890s American Victorian Side Tables
Wicker, Beads
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Australian Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1850s European Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Dutch Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Victorian Charm Bracelets
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shadow Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Cufflinks
Blue Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Steel
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Rock Crystal, Amber, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American High Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
Brass
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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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