18k Victorian Link Bracelet
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Link Bracelets
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Victorian Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s European Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Swiss Early Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s European Victorian Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Citrine, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Link Bracelets
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Portuguese Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Tourmaline, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k ...
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Link Bracelets
Topaz, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Link Bracelets
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Link Bracelets
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18...
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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18k Victorian Link Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
Finding the Right link-bracelets for You
A fluid, dazzling finishing touch is here for the taking. Vintage link bracelets are among the most versatile accessories in your jewelry box, perfect for everyday wear or an evening outing with friends.
The oldest bracelet in the world was unearthed in 2015 in Russia and is around 40,000 years old. It is stone, made of chlorite, and quite fragile. The finding also included a tiara made of ivory from a woolly mammoth. Most likely a decorative piece used only for special occasions, the bracelet was a far cry from the bracelets and other jewelry we accessorize with today.
Owing to a metallic flash or the sparkle of a luxurious gemstone, a link bracelet introduces an eye-catching dynamic that can contrast wonderfully with the textures of fabric. A link bracelet can also magnify a pattern you’ve set into motion with other accessories, such as stacked with your go-to cuff bracelets or paired with a matching gold chain necklace (there are many kinds to choose from), earrings or a vintage shoulder bag with a similar metallic clasp. Often, a link bracelet is an understated yet elegant means of enhancing any outfit, subtle and tasteful.
Such bracelets are perennial partly because of the wide range of styles available. They boast a simple construction — typically chain links and a closure system — that makes them ideal for pairing with nearly any ensemble. Link bracelets can also see an integration of other types of elements such as lockets and medallions linked together in an overlapping or interlocking way, such as in the charm bracelet, which has been popular for centuries.
The two main things to consider when choosing a vintage link bracelet are the material and the design. Some bracelets feature charms, diamonds, gemstones or other ornamental flourishes. Pearls and cameos are exciting options to explore for a classic look. Link bracelets set with gemstones such as sapphires can offer a beautiful focal point in a jewel-toned ensemble. Similarly, antique diamond link bracelets can introduce a layer of sophistication as a captivating accessory that exquisitely reflects light on its chain links during a formal dinner or a night out on the town.
Choosing between gold link bracelets and silver link bracelets is another important consideration. In most cases, gold jewelry will look best on warm skin tones while white metals like silver and platinum are best for cool skin tones. There are also some link bracelets that mix metals for a more modern and playful look.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of unique vintage link bracelets that includes those designed at iconic luxury houses such as Bulgari and Cartier.