Victorian Beads
20th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Brooches
Mixed Metal
Antique 1880s Drop Earrings
Coral, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain, Beads
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
2010s European Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Pearl
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1880s Dutch High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Decorative Art
Other
Mid-20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Furniture
Boxwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 1890s Dutch Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Victorian Bangles
Coral
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique 1890s Dutch Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Dutch Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl
Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver
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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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