Russian Victorian Jewelry
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst
Antique 1890s Russian Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Antique Early 1800s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Emerald
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Tourmaline
Antique 1890s Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Bangles
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Russian Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian More Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 24k Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Silverp...
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Silver
Antique Early 1800s Victorian Cluster Rings
14k Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Bangles
Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
Antique 1890s Russian Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s Russian Victorian Boxes and Cases
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects
Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Steel
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To be able to tell if jewelry is Victorian, a buyer can look for certain characteristics that have come to define these pieces, but it may be difficult given that no single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and snake jewels made during the Victorian era came in a vast array of styles. Romantic period jewelry featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. 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. The best way to tell if jewelry is Victorian is generally to work with an antiques appraiser or otherwise qualified professional in the jewelry industry. Shop a collection of antique Victorian jewelry from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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