Victorian Diamond Cross
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s American Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Bronze
Antique Early 1800s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Belgian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Antique 1860s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Antique 1880s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Antique 1880s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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.
- What is a Victorian-cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Victorian-cut diamond features a top crown that is distinctly multifaceted — it has a small table and step-cut bottom pavilion that comprises 73 facets. It appears quite large when set. Relatedly, rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian.
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