Victorian Butterfly
Antique 19th Century Chinese Victorian Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Majolica
20th Century Danish Victorian Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Majolica
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Majolica
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Majolica
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s French Victorian Natural Specimens
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Taxidermy
Blown Glass, Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tables
Antique 1850s British Victorian Chandelier Earrings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century British Victorian Serving Bowls
Metal
20th Century British Serving Bowls
Metal
Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s American High Victorian Taxidermy
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 1870s Prints
Paper
Antique 1870s Prints
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s American Victorian Tapestries
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber, Glass, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Tables
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian End Tables
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber, Glass, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber, Glass, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Go...
Early 1900s Blouses
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates
Majolica
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates
Majolica
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Prints
Paper
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware
Earthenware
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Nutwood
Antique 1860s European Victorian Vanity Items
Silver Plate, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Prints
Paper
Antique 1880s English Victorian Prints
Paper
Antique 1880s English Victorian Prints
Paper
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Prints
Paper
Antique 1880s English Victorian Prints
Paper
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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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