Victorian Butterfly
Antique 1860s English Victorian Vases
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber, Glass, Hardwood
Antique 1880s British Stud Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pre-Raphaelite More Jewelry
Agate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Figurines and Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Cocktail Dresses
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Stainless Steel
Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Victorian Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Shadow Boxes
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Polish Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Earthenware
Antique 1870s English Victorian Serving Pieces
Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Shadow Boxes
Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Majolica
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates
Majolica
Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Art
Majolica
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Prints
Giltwood, Paper
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber
20th Century Danish Victorian Porcelain
Antique 1880s English Victorian Serving Bowls
Majolica
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian End Tables
20th Century Danish Victorian Porcelain
20th Century Danish Victorian Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers
Ceramic
1830s Victorian Animal Prints
Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Brass
20th Century Danish Victorian Porcelain
20th Century Danish Victorian Porcelain
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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