Victorian Valentine
Antique 1890s English Decorative Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Mixed Media
Paper
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Shadow Boxes
Shell
Late 20th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects
Shell, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Antique 1880s Bajan Victorian Paintings
Shell
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Art
Shell
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Charm Bracelets
9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s German Victorian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s British High Victorian Brooches
Rhodium
Vintage 1980s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
Vintage 1960s German Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s French Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Early Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Early Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Early Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Early Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s German Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s German Victorian Solitaire Rings
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s European Victorian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s Belgian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary High Victorian Brooches
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s European Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
2010s Belgian Victorian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Canadian Victorian North and South American Rugs
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Burlap, Yarn, Natural Fiber, Organic Ma...
Mid-20th Century Canadian Victorian North and South American Rugs
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Burlap, Yarn, Natural Fiber, Organic Ma...
Early 2000s American Paintings
Acrylic
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Iron
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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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