Victorian Filigree
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Zircon, Base Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Solitaire Rings
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Lanterns
Brass, Tin
Vintage 1930s Victorian Dome Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century High Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Crystal, Peridot, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold, Base Metal
20th Century American Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Indian Bohemian Wall Brackets
Brass
Antique 1870s Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
1960s Handbags and Purses
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Late 19th Century Victorian Belts
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Topaz, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s Turkish Victorian Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Silver, Brass
Antique 1820s Belgian Early Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Victorian Platters and Serveware
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Brooches
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Brooches
Mid-20th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rose 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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