Victorian Filigree
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Victorian Decorative Baskets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Art
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Victorian Decorative Baskets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Metal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
Stained Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Rosewood
2010s French High Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Table Lamps
Brass, Copper, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Wood, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sideboards
Marble
2010s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sideboards
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Band Rings
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k 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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