Victorian French 18k
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Victorian Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Victorian Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Charm Bracelets
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- Is 18K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
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