Victorian Filigree
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Victorian Wall Mirrors
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Hellenistic Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Cuff Bracelets
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Bangles
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Bangles
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings
Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Russian Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Candle Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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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