Victorian Micro Mosaic
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Religious Items
Metal
Antique 1860s French Victorian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian High Victorian Frames
Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s British Revival Dangle Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Jewelry
Base Metal
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Table Mirrors
Wood, Glass
Antique 1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Fashion Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 1860s Vatican Victorian Chandelier Earrings
18k Gold
English Dangle Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique 1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fashion Rings
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.
- How are micro mosaics made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Micro mosaics consist of small glass pieces known as tesserae arranged to create beautiful patterns and intricate designs. Handcrafted micro mosaics take hours of painstaking craftsmanship and are highly coveted. Shop a collection of antique micro mosaic goods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To date micro mosaic jewelry, examine the hardware. This style of jewelry first became popular during the 19th century (Italian artist Giacomo Raffaelli, founder of the School of Mosaics in Milan, in 1806, is said to have been the first to incorporate micro mosaics into jewelry). Over time, the types of hardware used in the creation of these accessories changed considerably. For example, brooches from the late 19th and early 20th centuries will often have a “C” clasp, while safety pin-style fasteners became popular in the 1920s. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine the age of a given piece based on the fasteners and clasps on your jewelry. Shop an assortment of micro mosaic jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Micro mosaic jewelry is made with tiny pieces of glass or enamel, which are arranged together to create an image. The glass is usually set in cement or mastic and any gaps delicately filled in with wax. Shop an array of beautiful micro mosaic pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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