Late Victorian Jewelry
LATE VICTORIAN STYLE
Also called Aesthetic period jewelry, historians have determined that antique late Victorian jewelry and watches are representative of an era that lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque.
Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her emotions were reflected in her fashion and in what we now call Victorian jewelry. By about 1880, Queen Victoria and her constituents were ready to look to the future. The dark skies were parting and fashion was changing. There was also a major shift in industry.
While in the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign the focus was on manufacturing, toward the later years there was a renewed interest and appreciation of the handmade. The late Victorian period (1880–1901) was referred to as the Aesthetic period and coincided with these changing tastes.
The Aesthetic Movement, concerned with “art for art’s sake,” began in Britain around the 1870s and became recognized by designers and artists worldwide, eventually resulting in the Arts and Crafts movement (1880s–1920s).
Stylistically, jewelry of this time period did not resemble its earlier Victorian counterparts, in fact it was in complete opposition to what preceded it. Gone were the mourning jewelry, heavy brooches and large necklaces. Late Victorian-era jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty. Women still layered pieces, though, and favored smaller scatter pins. Jewelry also became an evening accessory and not so visible during the day.
Women were starting to actively participate in sporting events (socially, of course, not professionally), so athletic motifs showed up on their accessories. Lockets and heart pendants remained popular, but the REGARD or DEAREST rings of the early Victorian period were replaced by Mizpah pieces, which means “the Lord watches over me” in Hebrew. These items were exchanged between two people to symbolize a close bond.
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 Aesthetics movement felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
The Brits still looked to their monarchs to dictate the latest trends. Queen Victoria’s daughter-in-law Alexandra famously wore a dog-collar necklace, also known as a collier de chien, made up of multiple strands of pearls, to hide a scar. This style of necklace quickly rose to prominence. Toward the end of the 19th century, solitaire rings were also becoming fashionable thanks to Tiffany Co.’s advent of the six-prong diamond setting in 1886. Platinum was starting to be used in jewelry production as well. Edwardian and, afterward, Art Deco engagement rings that followed in the wake of Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 would be characterized by complex geometric designs and platinum settings.
Women were the biggest influences on jewelry. They joined the workforce, fought for their independence and overall began to lead a much more active lifestyle. Jewelry had to become comfortable and serve multiple purposes. While in the United States, the Gibson Girls lifestyle was emulated by young women, and starlets became trendsetters.
Finally, the international expositions made the world seem like a much smaller place and jewelry from North Africa and India captured people’s attention, appealing to those who already favored Revival jewelry from the Etruscans to the Romans.
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Style: Late Victorian
Pair of Victorian Taille d
Epargne Enamel Bangle Cuffs
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of 14K Victorian Taille d'Epargne Enamel Bangle Cuffs from the 1870's. Lovely matching pair with ornate black enamel designs of elegant fruit baskets and Victorian tracery on bo...
Category
1870s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mourning ring is a poignant example of Victorian sentimentality, beautifully crafted in gold with a hand-engraved and black enamel face. At its centre lies a compartme...
Category
Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1897 Enamel Hair 9ct Gold Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This exceptional late Victorian mourning ring, hallmarked for Chester, 1897, is a beautifully preserved example of sentimental jewellery from the era. Crafted in rich 9ct yellow gold...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gold Gargoyle Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Gargoyle Pendant in 14k gold. Beautiful detailing with tiny ruby eyes. 1870's USA.
18" chain in 14k gold, pendant .5 high.
Category
1870s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Silver Chased Curb Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Victorian Silver Chased Curb Link Bracelet from the late 19th Century. Elaborately chased links are hollow but not flimsy. Wonderful quality. Incredibly modern design for men...
Category
1870s British Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Tiffany
Co. 14K Yellow Gold Mesh Coin Purse #23779
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Mesh Coin Purse-
Theis elegant Tiffany & Co. 14K yellow gold mesh purse features a beautifully detailed floral filigree ...
Category
20th Century Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Incred...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS
From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Category
1890s European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire
Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1880, Nearly 7 Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
Late Victorian Ceylon Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1880 – Nearly 7 Carats
This exceptional late Victorian cluster ring showcases the enduring elegance of 19th-cen...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
A certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade hololith (a ring made from one piece of stone) is adorned with a handmade 18K rose gold bail that attaches to the jade through ...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Victorian French Grand Size Carnelian Watch key Pendant or Fob
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18kt gold French Carnelian Large Scale Watch Key, so sleek and smooth it looks modern. It is in fact late Victorian. The Watch Key has a commanding presence as its size and smooth...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess
Located in Chesterland, OH
This Victorian unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the right-facing profile of the Princess is very well carved in exquisite detail. The surface is as crisp as the day it was crafted, impressive for a shell cameo from the late Victorian era. This would date back to around the 1860s-1890s.
The carving on this cameo is excellent and well-detailed, with good relief. This was carved by an excellent carver, as were most Victorian cameos.
This loose cameo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Very fine...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Art Nouveau Moonstone and Gold Necklace, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau moonstone and gold necklace, featuring a pendant, with an Art Nouveau design, with an oval moonstone, in a rub over setting, suspending a cushion shaped silver moonsto...
Category
1890s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond, Silver, Gold Twelve Point Star Brooch, Circa 1880, 11.26 Carats
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond star brooch, with twelve points, set with old-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 11.26 carats, with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in the centre, ...
Category
1880s English Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Original Victorian Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Coral Beads on original cotton cord from a period jewelers lot. Genuine coral beads, great to wear loosely tied on back or wit...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Coral
Wide 15 kt Gold Wide Victorian Australian Cigar Band by Johnson and Simonsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Favored as a wedding band choice in the last two years, this elegant, classic Victorian cigar band style ring comes to us from Australia c. 1895. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Australian Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century French Tri Color Gold Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French Tri Color Gold Ruby Brooch set in 18k gold from the 19th Century, Originally a cover for a fancy pocket watch, this was converted in the peri...
Category
1880s French Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Onyx and Half Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Onyx and Half Pearl Brooch set in 14k gold from the late 19th Century. High quality manufacture. 1.5 x.25". 1880's USA.
Category
1880s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Gold Filled Paste Set Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Gold Filled Paste Set Bangle from the 19th Century. Set with ruby pastes and faux half pearls on the top with hinged opening. 3/8" wide. 1880's USA.
Category
1880s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging fro...
Category
1880s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
Oversized Victorian Locket with Moonstone
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Moonstone from the late 19th Century. Art Nouveau floral design with genuine moonstone. Large scale with...
Category
1890s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Moonstone, Gold Plate
Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Natural, unheated Burmese pink sapphires and a halo of single-cut diamonds surround a central oval pink sapphire in this late Victorian ring.
Cra...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Carved Moonstone and Diamond Angel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful and rare carved moonstone cherub brooch from the late Victorian era. Intricately carved moonstone putti head with incredible detail in the r...
Category
1890s British Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian Coral Bud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Bud Earrings from the late 19th Century. Carved genuine coral shaped as apples, set with 14k gold with original wires. Bud is 3/8" across. 1880's Italy. DOMESTIC SALE...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Carnelian Intaglio of Julius Caesar Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold Victorian ring features a beautifully carved carnelian intaglio of Julius Caesar. The portrait is well-detailed, depicting Caesar in profile with a wreath crown, curly ...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Pressed Horn Mourning Brooch, c.1880
Located in London, GB
A poignant and beautifully crafted example of Victorian mourning jewellery, this antique brooch dates to around 1880. The piece features an intricately carved floral design, formed f...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
C1940 14K Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Flush Mount or Gypsy Three Stone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this three stone ring for its eye catching, red white and blue array which includes a substantial sapphire, ruby and diamond. Our ring weighs a hefty 10 grams.
Three stone ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Pendant Brooch-Pendant from the 1870's. Charming design with angel putti playing with florals. Likely French in origin with hand painted porcelain in a ...
Category
1870s French Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Silver
Victorian locket ball pendant in 18k gold, Orb locket pendant, medallion
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian locket ball pendant in 18 karat gold. A rare folding pendant that takes the form of a sphere, decorated on either side with bands that hold it closed. This is a photo locke...
Category
1890s French Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Gold Griffin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Gold Griffin Pendant with diamond accent in mouth. The chain is a pinkish ornate link in 10k gold matched to this late 19th Century griffin brooch in 14K.
The ornat...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Turquoise
Diamond Cluster Ring in 18kt Gold c.1890
Located in Sandnes, NO
An extraordinary antique cluster ring, handmade in rich 18kt yellow gold. At the center rests a glowing oval cabochon turquoise (approx. 0.85ct), framed by a halo of old mine cut dia...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Wilson
Gill Vulcain Victorian Diamond Blue White Hand Enameled Watch Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Round White Diamond Royal Blue with White Details Hand Enameled Victorian Watch and Necklace. Wilson & Gill is a famous jewelry Company founded in 1892 and located in Regent Street, London: the two founders were Goldsmiths and Silversmiths and some pieces of their collections are now exposed in British Museum. This awesome piece, manufactured during late victorian age is still in excellent conditions and Vulcain watch...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Circa 1900s Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.35 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-S2 clarity.
Ring size is US 6
We can make any size.
The shank is r...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Gold Etruscan Locket with Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Substantial Victorian Etruscan Locket in 14k gold with Half Pearls from the mid 19th Century. Elaborate Etruscan decoration throughout. Origi...
Category
1880s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Platinum
Gold Emerald Diamond Rosetta Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum
Gold Weight 5.8g
Emerald Cabochon Approx. 3ct Diamond Approx. 2ct Rosetta
Ring Size 6.5
Category
2010s Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Amazing Victorian Bohemian garnet bracelet encrusted in lovely deep red garnets. Nice round sparkly bangle bracelet with a lovely red...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Victorian Cut Steel Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cut Steel Tassel Earrings from the 19th Century. Tiny cut steel beads are strung into twists under a cut steel faceted cap. Ear wires lat...
Category
1870s French Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Cut Steel
Garnet and Diamond Gold Vintage Bohemian Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Garnet, weighing approx. 12tcw and Diamond, approx. .06tcw on Gold Screw-back Mountings. Hand crafted in 14K and 10K Gold. Measuring approx. 0.6 l x 0.5” w. More Be...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carved 1.25 Ct Five Stone Boat Ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This Gorgeous late Victorian five stone ring is 1900 ca.
Enchanting boat shape skilfully carved and pierced with scroll work made of solid 18 KT gold – marked
Facing up with a gradu...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Old Cut Diamond
Pearl Pendant in 12 Gold
Sterling + Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We acquired this extraordinary pendant from an antique jewelry dealer in New Zealand.
Sort of a hybrid between a garland and a wreath, it boasts at least 1.7 carats in old cut diamonds plus eight pearls, all meticulously set from its hinged bale to its hinged diamond "tail."
The enhancer bale is split in the back so that it can be worn with pearls. To that end, we're including a gorgeous 16" strand of 5.5 to 6mm Akoya saltwater pearls. We had these pearls strung specifically for this pendant, and to give the necklace a more contemporary feel, the pearls have been fully knotted in black silk, which we think really pops with the oxidized face of the pendant. The closure is a 14 karat white gold pearl clasp.
WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS:
> Pendant Length: 2"
> Pendant Width (at widest point): 1-1/8"
> Pendant Weight: 7.15 grams
> Necklace Length: 16" (See below for more information about these pearls)
> Total Weight (pearl necklace + pendant): 17 grams
> Diamonds: 54 stones ranging from 1.2mm to 3.9mm for a total estimated diamond weight of 1.73 carats. More information on the diamonds is provided below.
> Pearls (Pendant): Eight pearls ranging from 3.5mm to 5.6mm for a total estimated pearl weight of 0.59 grams (0.157 momme). More information on the pearls is provided below.
METALS & PENDANT AGE:
We think this pendant probably dates from the late 19th or very early 20th century. While the pearls and the diamonds provide clues, the big tipoff is the fact that the stones are set in a thin layer of silver soldered onto 14 karat gold. This technique -- a thin layer of white metal (platinum was also used after around 1870) -- was used until white gold came into general use in the mid- to late 1910s. The distinctive black metal finish is nothing more than generations of the silver's natural oxidization.
THE DIAMONDS:
The diamonds on this piece predate the proliferation of bright white and clean South African diamonds...
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Late 19th Century New Zealand Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...
Antique Bohemian Gold Filled Garnet Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Antique Bohemian gold-filled bangle bracelet.
Prong set with garnets in a flower pattern to the top and around the circumference of the bra...
Category
19th Century Czech Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Gold-filled
Victorian 3.60 Ct Certified Burma Natural Sapphire 2.30 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Tradition
Spectacular Victorian period Diamond and Sapphire cluster ring which is in the tradition of the antique jewellery, 1890/1900 ca
Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold i...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 2.4 grams.
Dimention is diamond totally 0.25 carat.
Clearity is H-I color and s1-s2.
Ring size is US 6.2 (We offer free resizing)
We can make any...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$840 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Double Heart Diamond Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Vintage Double Heart Diamond Engagement Ring is just so sweet!! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold in 1897, the ring features a pair of hear...
Category
1890s English Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Shiebler Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Shiebler Pendant Necklace composed of a late 19th Century winged lion whistle pendant attached to antique Victorian silver chains...
Category
1880s American Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late Victorian 15K Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Necklace.
Located in San Francisco, CA
What a gorgeous antique! Late Victorian, can be worn as a necklace or brooch, nice big Sapphire center - what's not to LOVE. Crafted in 15K Gold, the design features open work with l...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 23.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 4.30 ct.
Acid tested to be 18k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
VICTORIAN Bohemian 1880 Gilt Festoon Necklace With 112.90 Ctw In Natural Garnets
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian large festoon necklace with Bohemian red garnets.
This is a fabulous and rare antique festoon Bohemian necklace created in England during the late Victorian era, back in the 1880's. The outstanding necklace is pretty impressive in size and was masterfully crafted in gilt metal. It is composed by nineteen links and five dangle drops elements, which are embellished with a fabulous assortment of three hundred-ninety-eight natural intense red garnets. These rose and cabochons cut garnet stones were a Victorian favorite, often used in late-era jewelry designs. The necklace length is little over the sixteen inches and is fitted with a concealed security push box. This is an amazing iconic piece from the period in tremendous grade of preservation with absolutely no gemstones replacements. Surely an eye-catcher and a great conversation piece.
Festoon Necklace
A festoon necklace, is a design motif of a garland or string of flowers, leaves or ribbons. A festoon is a type of necklace that contains several drapes or swags of beads, chains, metal extensions, or other parts as the core elements of the design. Was very popular in the 18th and 19th century and even today.
The Victorian Jewelry
This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
Country: Europe, England.
Period: Victorian, 1870-1890.
Garnets: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 19 calibrated oval cabochons cut of natural vivid red garnets, with a combined total weight of about 47.5 carats.
Garnets: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 5 graduated pear cabochons cut of natural vivid red garnets, with a combined total weight of about 28 carats.
Garnets: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 374 calibrated round cabochons cut with light facets on top, carved from natural vivid red garnets, with a combined total weight of about 37.40 carats.
Birthstone: Red garnets for the month of January.
Weight: 98.40 Grams, (63.10 Dwt).
Size: 16.25 Inches, (41.28 Cm.).
Measurements: The maximum dangle-drop in the center is 56 mm (2.20 Inches).
Hallmarks: Unmarked.
Collateral: This Victorian festoon necklace...
Category
1880s English Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Portrait Stickpin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Victorian stickpin features a finely detailed reverse intaglio crystal depicting a hunting dog, beautifully hand-painted and carved in reverse beneath a domed crystal cabochon. ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold
VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian classic cocktail ring with opal.
Gorgeous antique ring, created during the Victorian period in England, back in the 1880. The beautiful statement cocktail ring has been designed with classic patterns in an oval shape. It was carefully crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats with a bezel made in yellow gold of 9 karats and .800/.999 silver for the setting of the thirty-two European rose cut diamonds. The settings of the gemstones are finished with millegrain technique.
Opal: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (19 x 12 x 6 mm) of a natural opal, with an estimate weight of 7.89 carats. The opal is natural, not treated and with partial white matrix in the under bottom.
Diamonds: Mounted around the center gemstone in flush settings, with 32 old European rose cut natural diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.06 carats.
Birthstone: Opal for the month of October.
Weight: 5.40 Grams, (3.46 Dwt).
Size: 6.5 and may be easily sized on request.
Measurements: 25.4 mm by 18 mm (0.71 x 0.71 Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: No marks, the ring was electronically tested for 14 karats gold, 9 karats gold and .800 silver on top.
Victorian Jewelry
This era was one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
Opal
Opal is one of the world's most popular gemstones and the birthstone for the month of October. A nice precious opal can flash every color of the spectrum with an intensity and quality of color that surpasses the fire of diamond. The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds...
Category
1880s English Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Coral Button Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th Century. Wonderful coral color, Gilt metal. 1880's Ita...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.4 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.68 carat.
Totally is ruby 0.22 carat.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Ring size is US 7....
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,360 Sale Price
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18ct Gold Box Chain
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Vintage Italian
18ct 750 Gold 24.25" Box Chain
Italian province mark 13VI
origin Vincenza
Era 1944- 1968
Weight 8.36 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$2,293
Coral Cabochon Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Coral Cabochon Victorian Brooch from the late 19th Century. Very dimensional layered construction with Italian origin coral cabochons likely ...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage old cut diamond cluster ring set in 18k gold and platinum.
The piece is centrally set with a sparkly 2.22 carat old cut diamond which is ten claw set securely. ...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Columbian Emerald, Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique emerald and diamond cluster earrings, with emerald-cut Columbian emeralds, in fine claw settings, surrounded by ten old mine-cut diamonds, in silver crown claw sett...
Category
1890s European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.30 Ct Old Diamond Cut 14 KT Gold ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find
This quite extraordinary antique Victorian period ring is the embodiment of beauty during that period time, 1890/1900 ca
Glorious Victorian hand craftsmanship of solid 14 k...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch from the late 19th Century. Set in a heavy sterling hand made mount with genuine coral cabochons, seed pearls and faux ruby pastes. 1.5" ...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Late Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Silver
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