Early Victorian Bracelets
EARLY VICTORIAN STYLE
Also called Romantic period jewelry, antique early Victorian jewelry and watches were a celebration of the young monarch’s love.
When Prince Albert became engaged to Queen Victoria, he gave her a serpent ring with emerald eyes, her birthstone. While this may seem a bit simple for our contemporary tastes, the serpent symbolizes eternity, and has become a popular motif in jewelry. The tail in the serpent’s mouth forms an unbroken circle. This dewy-eyed happiness trickled down to the masses and men and women favored jewelry that was sentimental and full of symbolism. Today, antique Victorian jewelry is very coveted and highly collectible.
Romantic period jewelry tends to be feminine and ornate. Flowers, hearts, birds, and bows were just some of the common decorative motifs. These pieces were embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. It was common to express your devotion with jewelry — REGARD and DEAREST rings were particularly popular. These rings were set with stones that corresponded to each letter: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond.
Most often, the design of the ring was simple, with the stones going across the shank of the ring in a line, but it was not uncommon to see a REGARD ring in a flower formation, with each stone set in the petal of the flower.
Another common early Victorian ring style was two hands clasping a flower or stone. They came in many styles and were made of coral and ivory but also of gold with precious and semiprecious gemstones. These rings, while not exclusively Victorian, are often associated with the time period and symbolized friendship. Lockets enclosed with hair, cameos depicting cupid or a loved one’s face and enamel pieces were also popular.
The early Victorian period corresponded with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Jewelry, no longer made only by hand, became more affordable during the 19th century. The growing middle class also helped increase the demand for it. This was reflected in how women styled their jewelry; they were not afraid to adorn themselves from head to toe with stacking and layering in between. Considering the time period (this was before the California Gold Rush), a lot of pieces in the Romantic period were made using low-karat gold or were gold-plated. Fine gold wire was also employed frequently to add to the design. This is a nice trick to know when determining the date of Victorian jewelry.
Find a range of antique Romantic period brooches, necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Style: Early Victorian
Early Victorian Diamond Bracelet with Charm
Located in Stamford, CT
A blossom of old mine diamonds perches on your wrist as a Diamond heart reaches your hand. This romantic bangle was created c. 1840, and carries it’s original charm to us today, 179 ...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian 28.00 Ct Garnet Rare French Origin 18 KT Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Extra Ordinary
An outstanding antique French origin bracelet, with mourning locket, 19th century
Rare example as hardly seen, superbly hand made with eye catching cushion shaped link...
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1840s French Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century extremely Rare Lava Cameo Suite
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extremely rare suite consists of a of a bracelet and earrings and a brooch all from the 19th century. It is a lava cameo suite. These pieces are in very high relief and it is ...
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1890s British Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
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18k Gold
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Natural uncut rose cut Diamonds sterling silver broad Bracelet Diamond Bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This vintage style diamond silver and yellow gold plating hinged bangle consists of:
Diamond- 12.40cts
Diamond type: Rose cut diamonds and uncut polki diamond
Diamond color: white ...
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2010s Indian Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$1,285 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Diamonds sterling silver square bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Step back in time to the opulence of the Victorian era with our exquisite square bracelet, a timeless masterpiece adorned with natural uncut and rose cut diamonds set in sterling sil...
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2010s Indian Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$719 Sale Price
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Antique Gold, Enamel, Ruby, and Diamond Garter Bracelet with Padlock Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold and enamel hinged bangle bracelet designed as a scrolling ribbon garter in chased gold and turquoise and white enamel, with a large ruby flanked by fo...
Category
1840s Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early Victorian Foiled Gemstone Padlock
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Victorian Foiled Gemstone Padlock in 14k gold. Flat cut citrine or topaz set in foil back setting. Heavy gold setting with working padlock for use as clasp. 1" x .75" wide. Ear...
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1820s American Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold
Victorian Enamel, Diamond and Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, diamond and gold bangle, formed of five plaques, with blue guilloche enamel centres, with scrolling white enamel decoration. The centre plaque is set with six ros...
Category
1850s Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Pink Topaz Bracelet with Heart-Shaped Padlock Clasp
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian topaz and gold belcher link padlock bracelet, the finely chased links decorated with a clover-leaf rinceau over a stippled background, completed by a heart...
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1840s Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural uncut rose cut Diamonds sterling silver zig zag diamond Bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This vintage style diamond silver and yellow gold plating hinged bangle consists of:
Diamond- 7.60cts
Diamond type: Rose cut diamonds and uncut polki diamond
Diamond color: white a...
Category
2010s Indian Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage style Natural rose cut Diamonds 14k Gold serpent snake bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This snake gold bracelet is a versatile and captivating accessory that can add a touch of elegance, mystery, and individuality to your style. This diamond gold bracelet consists of:
...
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Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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Classic Natural uncut rose cut Diamonds sterling silver broad bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This vintage style diamond silver and yellow gold plating hinged bangle consists of:
Diamond- 14.50cts
Diamond type: Rose cut diamonds and uncut polki diamond
Diamond color: white ...
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2010s Indian Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early Victorian 14K Gold Padlock Garnet Heart Clasp Rolo Link Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1840’s, the centerpiece of this 14k gold bracelet is a heart shape padlock clasp with a garnet carbuncle. The oval cabochon has a high profile and blood red glow—the gold b...
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1840s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early Victorian Circa 1870s Enamel Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian, circa 1873, 14k gold bangle bracelet with black enamel ornament. Bracelet will fit a small size wrist - approx. 5.5-6" max. Bracelet is 16mm wide. Engraved on the in...
Category
1870s Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond carved half hoop bangle, the nine oval-cut faceted sapphires weighing approximately 6.8 carats alternatively set with ten vertical rows of two round old brilliant-cut diamonds in-between weighing an estimated total of 2.20 carats, all claw-set to a hand carved scrolled gold mount and carved shoulders, to a hinged yellow gold bangle...
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1880s British Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Gold bangle bracelet with a grant and email, Sweden, 1849
Located in Chorzów, PL
18-karat gold Biedermeier bracelet with garnet (pyrope) and enamel, Sweden, 1849
Origin: Sweden, ca. 1849. Hallmarks preserved
Bracelet made of 18-karat gold in the style character...
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1840s Swedish Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Hunt
Roskell Late Storr
Mortimer Diamond and Turquoise 18k Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine early Victorian 18 karat yellow gold, 1.82 carat diamond and turquoise jewelry set (bracelet, brooch and earrings); part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional antique turquoise jewelry set, consisting of a brooch, bracelet and earrings, is handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, with 9k yellow gold fastenings and settings.
The impressive bracelet has a substantial 18k yellow gold interlinked snake style wristband which secures to the reverse with a push fit catch and fine link security chain.
The anterior face of the bracelet is ornamented with a circular design incorporating a subtly domed turquoise panel accented with an applied six point 9k yellow gold star embellished with nineteen old cut diamonds, graduating in size, totaling 0.54 Ct.
The turquoise is encircled with an applied, interlacing rope twist decorated frame, which is encircled with a fancy rope twist border.
The brooch has three components: the body, a detachable circular design and associated articulated drop.
The body and detachable component both reflect the dominant star embellished turquoise motif, terminating with an articulated tear drop turquoise accented with a bezel set diamond.
The main body of this impressive early Victorian brooch contains a locket to the reverse, suitable to hold a photograph or personal memento.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin, and incorporates a suspension hook for the detachable drop.
The earrings also feature the turquoise and star design displayed within an 18k yellow gold circular articulated drop suspended from a hallmarked screw style fastening, the anterior face of which is ornamented with a turquoise and diamond fitment.
These versatile 0.52 Ct diamond earrings may be worn on non-pierced ears.
The jewellery set is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
This exceptional 1860s turquoise jewelry set is fitted to the original impressive leatherette, shaped presentation case which has a velvet and satin lined interior.
The maker's/retailer's mark Hunt & Roskell, late Orr & Mortimer, Jewellers and Goldsmiths to The Queen* reflects the fine quality of the set.
*NOTE Hunt & Roskell (1843 – 1897) Jewelers and Goldsmiths to Queen Victoria, were, and still are recognized as one of the richest and best known silversmithing concerns of the Victorian era.
Condition
The pieces of this exceptional Early Victorian turquoise jewelry...
Category
1860s British Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early Victorian Amethyst Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian amethyst and diamond bracelet, composed of three flowerhead each set with old cut diamond at the centre and round faceted amethys...
Category
1840s British Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Swiss Enamel and Mother of Pearl Locket Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Swiss Enameled pieces were commonly produced to be sold as souvenirs for Victorian travelers. A very fine type of enameling, this technique used very intricate detail and often portr...
Category
1850s Swiss Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bracelet with blue enamel and rose cut diamonds 18k gold with silver 21.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold bracelet with silver decorations and decorated with blue enamel set with rose diamonds set on silver - inner size 5.9 cm x 4.9 cm
detailed description:
the inner si...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mid-1800s Austro-Hungarian Design French Silver Antique Portrait Bracelet
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Exceptionally rare and fascinating, this bracelet was created in the mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This bracelet is constructed from silver gilt it is stam...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Antique Victorian Enamel Bangle with Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Victorian-era rose gold bangle, dating from approximately 1837 to 1901, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and classic period artistry. The piece features intricate enamel work tha...
Category
1830s Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Pinchbeck Sardonyx Flower Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Wonderful Antique Pinchbeck saradonyx carved flower bracelet
Weight 14.9 g
length 17.2cm
width 5.8 mm
The item comes without the box in the phot...
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1860s British Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Pinchbeck
Vintage style Natural uncut rose cut Diamonds sterling silver elephant bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This vintage style diamond elephant oxidized silver and yellow gold plating hinged bangle consists of:
Diamond- 10.50cts
Diamond type: Rose cut diamonds and uncut polki diamond
Diam...
Category
2010s Indian Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1850 Biedermeier BRACELET GOLD ONE EMERALD TWO PEARLS AUSTRIA
Located in Vienna, AT
GOLDEN BIEDERMEIER (= EARLY VICTORIAN) BRACELET WITH ONE EMERALD AND TWO PEARLS.
GOLD ( 14 ct 585) EMERALD & TWO PEARLS ARE ATTACHED TO MIDDLE ...
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1850s Austrian Antique Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Rosecut Diamond Bangle Made In 14k Yellow Gold
Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gold & Silver Bangle with Rosecut Diamonds is a very charming piece from our collection. It has small rosecut diamond motifs all around which make it an evergreen piece for you to o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early Victorian 1.15 Carat Emerald, Crystal
Diamond in Silver
18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Antique Victorian bracelet featuring Diamond , emeralds & crystal in 18k solid gold & Silver. This piece is luxurious and craftsmanship can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
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Gorgeous historical piece, created in London England by the Phillip Brothers & Co., back in the 1850. Crafted in the grotesque Italian style in solid sterling silver .925/.999 and gild. Was constructed with patterns of bunches of grapes, grape leaves, creepers and leaves, all this nestled in irregular frames simulating the texture of wood. This bracelet correspond to the early period of the company, between the 1839 and 1855 and is fitted with a security push lock box. In The British Museum, in London, there are 19 pieces exhibited manufactured by the Phillips Brothers.
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