Victorian 18 Kt
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Enamel
Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s European Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s European Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Sapphire
Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dome Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Charm Bracelets
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Citrine, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 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.
- Is 18kt gold valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
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