Victorian Padlock Jewelry
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Chain Bracelets
15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Chain Bracelets
15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Rose Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Topaz, 9k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold
Vintage 1980s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
15k 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To be able to tell if jewelry is Victorian, a buyer can look for certain characteristics that have come to define these pieces, but it may be difficult given that no single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and snake jewels made during the Victorian era came in a vast array of styles. Romantic period jewelry featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. 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. The best way to tell if jewelry is Victorian is generally to work with an antiques appraiser or otherwise qualified professional in the jewelry industry. Shop a collection of antique Victorian jewelry from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.