Early Victorian Earrings
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
Earrings with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold and silver stud earrings set with old mine-cut diamonds up to 0.70 ct - G/H - SI
Detailed description:
The front of the stud is 5.1 mm wide
Total weight is 1.6 grams...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Red Coral Gold Filled Twist Back Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Sweet Victorian natural red coral drop earrings with Gold Filled twist backs. The coral is natural red coral, and the earrings dates back to the Victorian Era, 1880's. These...
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19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Victorian 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Superb early Victorian, 1850 ca.
Beautifully hand crafted exalting the lovely antique Diamond sparkle at best
Crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver
Set with a fantastic select...
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1850s European Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Exceptional Long Victorian Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian Cut Steel Earrings in graduated hoop motifs with fringed edges. Exceptional quality, scale and design in original condition with scr...
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1860s French Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Cut Steel
Earrings with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver earrings with freshwater pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the earrings is 5.1 cm long by 8.3 mm wide
...
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2010s Dutch Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Earrings with amethyst and pearls 18k yellow gold and silver 13.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver ear clips with a central amethyst and entourage of pearls
detailed description:
the top of the ear clip is 2.3 cm high and 1.9 cm wide
weight 13.6 grams
set ...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Earrings with Old European and diamonds up to 0.60ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold and silver earrings set with old European cut and single-cut diamonds, 0.60 ct - G/H - SI and J/K - P
Detailed description
The top of the earring has a diameter of 1.2 cm
...
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1990s Dutch Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 9ct Gold Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Earrings
Faux Pearl drops & imitation turquoise & faux pearl cabochons
set in 9ct gold
Stamped "9CT" on each earring behind...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
$652 / set
An Early Victorian Gold Turquoise Floral Suite
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian gold turquoise floral suite, consisting of a necklace, brooch and a pair of earrings, the necklace with three graduated sections of...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Emerald Earring With Diamonds Made In 14k Gold
Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Dangling Diamond & Emerald Earring in Silver & Gold, this earring is truly a royal looking from the big size of diamond on top and dangling pear shape emerald.
Closure: Push Post
1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Pair of Victorian Jasmine Petal Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian jasmine diamond earrings, each in the design of a five-petalled diamond encrusted jasmine head with a central old brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds estimated to...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French Victorian Coral Earrings and Brooch suite 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Treasures
Beautiful antique Coral treasure to cherish
The ageless allure of antique Coral is even more sought after with the time passing by
This beautiful French example is pr...
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1840s French Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Earring with enamel and garnet 14k yellow gold - 9.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt gold earrings decorated with enamel set with seed pearls and garnet
detailed description
size of the earring is approximately 3.0 cm long by 2.0 cm wide
earrings are in a fl...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond oxidized 925 silver dangler earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
A Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond silver earrings.
This striking handmade antique look diamond earrings with old cut diamonds, Impressive tinted old Uncut diamonds, surrounde...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Silver
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Mid 19th Century 14K Gold Dangle Earrings Carnealian
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These yellow gold dangle earrings were created around 1845-1850 out of 14K gold. They are designed in the naturalistic taste so popular in the 1840's and 1850's. The earrings are com...
Category
1850s European Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Gold
19th-century Italian 21kt gold cameo "harvest" earrings.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A pair of 19th-century Italian cameo earrings, finely carved from shell and mounted in warm 21-karat gold, depict a classical harvest couple. The man crowned with a sickle and the wo...
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19th Century Italian Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Peridot and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian peridot and gold parure in the Knight pattern, the necklace consisting of three plaques each set with five cushion shape faceted p...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
A Micro Mosaic Pendant and Earring Suite
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century Italian micro mosaic pendant and earring suite, to the centre a swimming duck surrounded by red, blue and white micro ...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Drop Down Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
This antique earring set features thirty-six rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats set in darkened silver over 18kt yellow gold in classic late Georgian/early Victoria...
Category
1840s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early Victorian Topaz and Gold Repousse Suite
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and gold repousse suite, the necklace consisting of nine graduating from the centre oval faceted topazes, set on gold collets ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Amethyst Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created circa the 1860s, these antique 18K gold Italian fringe pendant earrings are set with amethysts. The flexible pendant earrings in the archaeological style are designed as circ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Polychrome Enamel 18K Gold Geometric Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1860s, these long antique pendant earrings are composed of 18K gold, enamel and split seed pearls. Each is designed as a navette-shaped top enclosing a hemisphere, sus...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring oval cut gemstone.
If you love to gravitate towards uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Flamenco Fan Earrings, a Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Many a Sultan have turned their gaze towards spinning flamenco skirts, yet the most inviting of female dancers held a hand fan for added allure and sexual emphasis.
This inspirati...
Category
1830s Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium
Victorian Earrings with pearl 18k gold and silver 8.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold and silver clip-on earrings set with pearl and rose diamonds
Detailed description:
The front of the clip-on earrings has a diameter of 1.7 cm
Weight: 8.3 grams
Set with:...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Enamel Repousse Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Fabulous pair of Antique Victorian 14K Gold Enamel Repousse Earrings from circa 1850-1860. These are truly stunning in person, with the glam...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Pendants d
oreilles anciens d
origine provençale argent et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendants d'oreilles anciens d'origine provençale en argent et or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes) début 19ème siècle, ornés de diamants table.
Poids total du bijou : 14,84 g environ....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Carved Bone Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique carved bone drop earrings are a rare find— I've never seen a pair quite like these. What makes them special is the intricacy of the h...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Gold-filled
Victorian Antique Red Rutilated Quartz Rose cut Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Brambleton, US
Victorian Antique Red Rutilated Quartz Rose cut Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
This is a gorgeous antique pair of earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold (tested). The settings are so wonde...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hanging gold and silver earrings in Biedermeier style.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Hanging gold-plated earrings in Biedermeier style, Early Victorian era.
Made of silver and covered with low-grade gold.
Originally preserved earrings dated 1840-1850 - rarely seen....
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Garnet Earrings, Ca. 1820-1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Charming 18 karat gold repoussé scrolling and articulated earrings from early 19th Century. The design reminds me of the lyre harp and set with beautiful faceted garnets. Which have different cut styles - oval, round and teardrop cuts and the gold around the garnets has a mille griffe design. The earrings showcase 18 garnets bezel set in this lovely mille griffe design. These types of earrings were typical of the romantic era of the Georgians and Victorians. During the Grand Tour in 18th century, the lyre is a popular symbol in antique jewelry and refers to music and 'heavenly' love. It was seen as an attribute of Apollo, the god of music, poetry and dance of the Ancient Greeks. The earrings are for pierced ears and the ear hook goes backwards through the ear and closes on top of the earrings.
For this type of repoussé earring...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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