Victorian Mine Diamonds
Antique 1870s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s European Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s European Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s European Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s American Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose 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.
- What is a mine cut diamond?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A mine cut diamond is an antique diamond cut known for its bulky and often uneven shape, cutlet, and tiny table. This type of diamond cut was quite popular in the mid-1800s to the early-1900s
Jacob's Diamond & Estate JewelryMarch 1, 2021Mine cut diamonds are typically called OLD MINE CUTS, This type of cutting started in the early 1700s. The shapes are typically cushion shape and the cutting was done all by hand. Though they do not have the sparkle of modern cut diamonds, when they sparkle in sunlight or candle light, they have this beautiful alluring shimmer. - How old are mine cut diamonds?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mine cut diamonds are up to 300 years ago. Mine cut diamonds were popular around the 18th century during Victorian times and are still in high demand today. You’ll find a wide selection of mine cut diamond jewelry 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the old mine cut is no longer used on diamonds, diamonds with this cut are rare and so you can often get quite a lot of money for them. Nevertheless, it is still dependent on the quality of the individual diamonds and on the color, clarity, cut and carat number.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old mine cut diamonds are usually worth less than old european cut diamonds. Because they are generally 10-15% less expensive, they are often larger than other cut diamonds for engagement rings.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021Like any other diamond, an old mine cut diamond's worth depends on a variety of factors. These factors include the 4C's (color, clarity, cut, carat), the overall beauty and "make" of the stone, the demand, supply, etc. On average however, old mine cuts are typically priced slightly lower (around 5-10%) than modern cut diamonds.
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