Vintage Antique Victorian
Late 19th Century Antique Antique Victorian
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Paper
19th Century Thai Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Diamond, Gold
1880s French Antique Antique Victorian
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s English Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Leather
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Cast Stone
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
19th Century British Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Glass
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Antique Victorian
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Paper
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Antique Victorian
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Iron
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Metal
1890s British Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Agate, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
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Pine
1860s Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
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Horn
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Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Acrylic
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
1890s Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
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Oil
1880s English Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Metal, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
19th Century English School Antique Antique Victorian
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Moonstone, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Antique Victorian
Agate, Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Victorian
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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How Much is a Vintage Antique Victorian?
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.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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