Victorian Gold And Turquoise Snake Jewelry
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1840s British Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s English Late Victorian Bangles
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Chain Bracelets
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Peridot
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Vanity Items
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amber, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, White Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s American Early Victorian Vanity Items
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Turquoise
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Vintage 1940s Etruscan Revival Bangles
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Victorian Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Link Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s American Victorian More Bracelets
Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Revival Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Turq...
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Cufflinks
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown More Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k 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.
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