Victorian Mourning Hands
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1850s American Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s English Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Charm Bracelets
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Wall Clocks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Paintings
Canvas
Antique 1830s Historical Memorabilia
Paper
Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Link Necklaces
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Late 19th Century British Evening Gowns
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian More Earrings
Silver
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Dangle Earrings
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s French High Victorian Photography
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Photography
Tin
1840s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bangles
14k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
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