Victorian Coral Beads
Vintage 1920s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Copper, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Coral
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Earrings
Coral, Pinchbeck
Vintage 1970s Italian Victorian Link Bracelets
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Beaded Bracelets
Antique 1880s Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Antique 1840s French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Coral has several meanings and properties. Many consider coral to be the stone of peace, harmony and transformation and that it can help reduce stress and fear. Coral is also sought for its deep red to soft pink hue. Shop a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What do coral beads mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What coral beads mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In West Africa, people tend to associate coral beads with royalty and power. Coral beads first arrived in Benin, Africa, during the 16th century when the Portuguese traded them for local handicrafts. You'll find a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.