Victorian Beads
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Rock Crystal
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Late Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Garnet, 15k Gold
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Beaded Bracelets
Coral
Vintage 1970s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold
1990s Indian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold
1990s Indian Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, White Gold
2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Gold
20th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silve...
Late 19th Century American Victorian Handbags and Purses
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Vintage 1910s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
1890s Capes
Late 19th Century American Victorian Mantle Coats
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Furniture
Upholstery
1890s Jackets
1870s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique 19th Century Stools
1890s Capes
1890s Capes
Antique 1870s Belgian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Art
Beads
Vintage 1950s European Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pillows and Throws
Velvet, Beads
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
20th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
1890s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Late 19th Century British Evening Gowns
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Coral, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver, 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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