Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
VICTORIAN STYLE
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.
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Style: Victorian
Victorian Owl Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Owl Letter Opener crafted of 800 grade silver with celluloid and glass eyes. Charming figural, novelty motif from the late 19th Century. Be...
Category
1880s German Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
19th Century Fossin et Fils Leather Grained Necklace Presentation Box
Located in Riverdale, NY
Fossin et Fils Leather Grained Necklace Box from the mid 19th Century. Designed to hold a massive Revivalist Gold necklace with multiple pendants as well as bracelets. Deep Burgundy ...
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1850s French Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Silver Perfume Scent Bottle
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian perfume bottle. This unusual little bottle featured a cranberry glass with a silver screw top. The piece would have been in...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Set of Three Buttons Cut Steel Black Brass white Polka-Dots
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Victorian buttons were created in the middle of the 19th century out of brass. Each button is decorated with a rim made out of cut steel. The center of each button is made out ...
Category
1850s European Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Antique Victorian Charm Pendant Seal Bird of Pray Claw Holding a Fluorite Ball
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This antique charm was created in the last quarter of the nineteenth century out of metal. The pendant is designed as a claw of a bird of prey holding a fluorite ball. The naturalist...
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1980s European Vintage Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Fluorite, Base Metal, Other
Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel “Punch” Vesta Case, Circa 1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional example of Victorian whimsy and craftsmanship, this antique silver vesta case is both a functional object and a collector’s delight. Designed in the form of a miniatur...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Pair of Early Victorian Shoebuckles For Ladies Silver Octangular
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These shoebucles were created out of silver in the scond quarter of the 19th century. The octangular shaped shoe buckles are embossed with a rich flower and foliage design. They were...
Category
1840s English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Marble and Brass Mounted Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Large Marble and Brass Mounted Cassolettes, Vases. It is topped with a cover terminating with a pine cone finial and a further collar of downward hanging overlapping leaves.The vas...
Category
Early 18th Century Indian Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass
Antique High Victorian Hat Pin Gilt Metal Brass Hair Ornament Hair Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Victorian hat pin/hair ornament was created in 1875 ca. The ornament is of modernistic design which was the hight of avant-garde in ...
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer
Located in New York, NY
This is a superb antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) Letter Holder. The bronze plaque on the front depicts a trio of kittens eating and drinking...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Cased Ink Stone, c1850
s, Daoguang Emperor, Li Bai poem, 27cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Chinese Cased Ink Stone,
c1850's - Daoguang Emperor
inscribed with verses from Li Bai poem
Made of wood & copper, gilded
featuring a seal of the owner
27cm long
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Antique Victorian Silver Pearl Locket Pendant Box Peacock Feather Flower Leaf
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE LOCKET PENDANT OR JEWELRY, RING OR PILL BOX IN SILVER WITH A BEAUTIFUL DEEP REPOUSSE DESIGN OF PEACOCK ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Silver
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Oval Gemstone
Diamond Photo Frame in 14k Gold
Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian-style oval photo frame combines timeless charm with precious detailing. Crafted in a blend of 14k gold and silver, it features intricate gemstone accents, including ru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Antique Victorian Belt Buckle Sardonyx Cabochon Eyes Banded Agate Gilt Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Victorian belt buckle was made in the last third of the 19th century, most probably around 1875-1885. The buckle has been cast fro...
Category
1870s Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal
Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Forehead Needle and Stick Pins
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These magnificent and rare antique 19th century forehead needle and stick pins jewelry set are made in 14 karat gold. These headdress ornaments are beaut...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Stickpin 14 Karat Gold Agate Jasper Opal Tigereye Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming gold stick pin features a variation of hard stone cabochons, tiger eye, malachite, opal set in 14 karat gold. The principal stickpin is joined by a gold chain to a se...
Category
1880s Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Brass Filigree Monogrammed Hat Pin -
DGV
- U.K. - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Victorian brass filigree hat pin - massive size - 'DGV' monogram - unsigned - United Kingdom (likely) - late 19th/early 20th century.
Good antique condition - no loss - no repairs -...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass
$206 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Drum Shaped Napkin Ring and Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinarily fine and rare antique American napkin ring.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a drum with a stippled, gilt finished body and silver tension ropes and clamps.
T...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and a letter opener.
The ruler measures 0.8 cm x 0.8 cm, length 16.5 cm.
The length o...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Mixed Metal
Antique Late Victorian Hand Engraved Silver Painted Enamel Lady Compact Case
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite late Victorian compact case showcases the refined artistry of 19th-century European silversmithing and enamelwork. Crafted in finely engraved silver, the case features...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
F J H THOMAS 1889 HALLMARKED STERLING SILVER REPOUSSE ViCTORIAN SCENT BOTTLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super collectable solid Sterling Silver fully hallmarked scent bottle with the original perio...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
$321 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Painted Madonna and Child Portrait Miniature Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Antique Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of the Madonna and Child in a Sterling Silv...
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 14 Karat Gold Cannetille Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century 14 karat yellow gold stick pin set with seed pearls. This handcrafted stick pin is made of fine cannetille work and filigree, which is applied on top of this gold pin. The filigree and cannetille work are skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery. The stick pin is embellished with a pearl on top.
The stick pin belongs to the regional dress around 1900 and from earlier periods in The Netherlands. These pins were worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the hat above the forehead needle on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique XIXc Indian Natural Carving of St George Slaying a Dragon. Dieppe Style.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare Early Natural Carving
of incredibly detailed figure of
St George slaying a Dragon on a timber base
dates from XIXc,
yet is in beautiful original condition (no damag...
Category
Early 1800s Indian Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Victorian Gold Double-Ended Crystal Scent Bottle
Located in Paris, FR
A cylindrical, double-ended transparent crystal perfume bottle with one side a fine vinaigrette and the other a smelling salt compartiment. The vinaigre...
Category
1860s English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Antique Late Victorian Hand Engraved Silver Painted Enamel Cherubs Comb
Located in New York, NY
This elegant late Victorian comb highlights the artistry of 19th-century European silverwork and enamel craftsmanship. The silver case is richly hand engraved and features a beautifu...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Sampson Mordan & Co. is this Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, Circa 1870-71....
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today.
We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, 15k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold
Horn of Plenty
Forehead Needles
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique forehead needles are one-of-a-kind Dutch 19th century pieces of jewelry. Adorned with filigree, cannetille and seed pearls. The scene...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian-Era Etched Floral with Inlaid "Floral Lady" 3-Piece Silver Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently detailed, this 3-piece Victorian-era etched Silver buckle of beautiful florals on all three pieces highlights the center buckle with inlaid "Floral Lady". All ...
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Early 1800s British Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Victorian Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Amethyst Molded Glass Crystal - 7", ca 1900
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Silver Filigree and Cannetille Floral Belt Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a Dutch Walcher apron buckle, which was worn as a closure at the back of an apron. The gorgeous buckle was sewn onto the apron band for decoration. This type of accessory buc...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Miller Bros Sterling Silver Late Victorian Exquisite Belt. Birmingham, c1899.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Bearing English Hallmarks:
Anchor - for Birmingham assay office
Letter date - for 1899
Lion Passant - for English Sterling Silver
& maker's mark: M Bros - for Miller Brothers,
w...
Category
1890s British Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 10K Yellow Gold Belt Buckle, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 19th century filigree belt buckle is made of 10 karat yellow gold. The rectangular-shaped buckle is embellished with filigree knots a...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
10k Gold, Copper, Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Throat Knots, Netherlands, 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This pair of antique sterling silver Zeeland throat knots are set with an intermediate ring. The knots or buttons were worn by Dutch Zeeland men and are part of the Walcher tradition...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
XIXc Victorian Police Constable
s Painted Truncheon by Field, Holborn, London.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Mid-XIXc Victorian Police Constable's Painted Truncheon by Field, Holborn (London)
It is painted and gilded with a CROWN,
decorative curlecues and the word ''CONSTABLE'' inside a c...
Category
1850s English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Dog Sculpture Poodle in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Dog sculpture poodle in silver
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
1860s Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional Victorian 0.19 carat ruby and 0.18 carat diamond, 20 karat yellow gold belt buckle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional Victorian belt buckle has been crafted in 20k yellow gold.
The pierced decorated, rectangular frame is embellished with a three dimensional floriate design.
The buckle is embellished with eleven Dutch cut diamonds displayed alternately between eleven round cut rubies.
The diamonds and rubies are set to the centre of applied trefoil flower shaped collet settings.
The inner and outer borders of this frame and prong buckle have a ribbed decoration.
The buckle secures with a three prong swivel chape to the centre of the design.
This antique Victorian belt buckle...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian engraved box, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian engraved box. An oval snuff/pill box featuring a gold lid engraved with floral motifs set within a garland border and a foliate pattern to...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Late XIXc Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Side Table with Tobacco Jar
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Highly collectable,
this Black Forest Tobacco Jar Side table
is meticulously carved from walnut
in a form of a bear climbing a finely deta...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Antique French Wood Framed "Classical Scene" Miniature, 10.7cm x 10.7cm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique French Miniature,
wood-framed,
depicting a classical scene painting
Dimensions: 10.7cm x 10.7cm
Category
1850s French Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Male Doberman Dog Sculpture in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Male Doberman dog sculpture in Silver
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Cigarette Holding Tongs/Tweezer with Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Era: 1890s
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 5.7 grams
Piece Measurements:
Length: 2.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
Sculpture of Dog Cocker in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sculpture of dog Cocker in silver
Category
1880s Italian Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Standing Mirror
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sterling silver mounted standing mirror with blue velvet back, the decoration shows pierced out scroll, floral and leaf design with a plain cartouche at the top, overall ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Hound Bracco handicraft
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Silver hound bracco handicraft
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This oversized desk seal dates to the Victorian period and is wonderful in that the matrix on it remains blank. The seal which dates to circa 1870 is ve...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Carnelian
1800s Miniature Pearl Diamond Gold Portrait Pin Cushion
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This miniature portrait of a young lady centers this unique gold pin 'cushion' with 14 removable pins, each topped with a pearl. Portrait is surrounded with small single cut old mine...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pineapple Handicraft in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pineapple handicraft in silver
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Victorian Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
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