18k Victorian Cameo
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Etruscan Revival Chandelier Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Early Victorian Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Agate
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Etruscan Revival More Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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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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