Victorian Drop Earrings
VICTORIAN STYLE
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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Style: Victorian
Pair of Antique Gold Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with a stirrup at the top suspending an element with traces of blue enamel and stylized birds.
Lenght: 67 mm
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1860s Italian Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Elaborate Victorian Etruscan Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully elegant Victorian Etruscan earrings from the late 19th Century in 14k gold. Intricate swirls and gold shot and bead work decorate the face. Beautiful gold work and crafts...
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1870s American Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible pair of diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These beautiful earrings are made of 18kt yellow gold and have a lovely flower shaped cluster design of old Mine Cut diamonds. Each earring features a 1.25 carat Cushion Mine Cut diamond set in the center, surrounded by a frame of 10 sparkling old Mine Cut diamonds. The clusters hang from clasped earring wires and a belcher set...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage style 18K white gold diamond and ruby drop earrings, set with 32 square cut rubys weighing about 1.20cts, and 18 round full cut diamonds weighing about .75cts and 44 single c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cut Steel and Silesian Wire Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cut Steel and Silesian Wire tassel Earrings from the mid 19th Century. Beautifully crafted with cut steel beads and silesian wire work twisted into each ...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Dramatic Diamond Teardrop Earrings 7.26ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
Exquisite hanging diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These incredible teardrop-shaped earrings are made of silver topped 18kt rosy yellow gold and are encrusted with a...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Pyrite Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian pyrite set earrings in teardrop form with pierced ear wires. 1880's UK. 1.5" x .75". Excellent condition.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
Victorian Aesthetic Nailhead Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cool Victorian drop earrings of yellow and pink 14kt gold in the Aesthetic taste. Earrings are of 14k gold, Earwires are gold filled. 1880's USA.
Length 1" (without earwire), Width ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 3.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 1 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity.
Acid tested to be 14k real gold.
Box is not included.
Pleas...
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Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
18K dormeuses - Antique French dangling pearl earrings - Victorian sleepers
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with flower shaped ornam...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Glass and Seed Pearl 9 Carat Gold Fly Detail Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous drop earrings are modelled in 9 carat gold and at the top of the chain are sweet little flies set with seed pearls.
Total drop from ear: 40mm
Weight: 5.5g
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K dormeuses - Antique earrings with seed pearls - Victorian sleepers
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these romantic Victorian earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with flower shaped ornaments, little seed pearls, rubie...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Joelton, TN
Antique Victorian Dangle Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings with new lever back.
.60 diamond ctw.
CIRCA 1890
The old mine cut diamonds in raised claw settings, approximately 0.60 carats t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch Drop Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch and Drop Earring Set Circa 1850. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: # P4903. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A set of a...
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1850s Italian Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Earrings Diamond Colombian Certified Vintage 5.04 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...LUXURY. VINTAGE GIA CERTIFIED 5.04 CARAT COLUMBIAN EMERALDS & DIAMOND VINTAGE EARRINGS & BOX! BRILLIANT GREEN TRANSPARENT 3.72 CARATS COLUMBIAN ...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K dormeuses - Antique French dangling pearl earrings - Victorian sleepers
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with flower shaped ornam...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Papal Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Feel like royalty with these Papal Victorian Egyptian Revival micro mosaic drop earrings. With a colorfully intricate mosaic portrait of an Egyptian pharaoh featured in a delicately...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Dutch Antique 14ct Yellow Rose Gold Pearl and Rhinestone Tassel Drop Earrings
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful pair of antique drop earrings dating from the 19th century and originating from the Netherlands adorned with split pearls and rhinest...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet Drop Earrings, 8 Karat Gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet drop earrings in 8kt yellow gold.
These are such a pretty and delicate pair of earrings, the main drop made up from round cut Bohemian Garnets disp...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Gold
6.93 Carat Pink & White Diamond 18k Rose & White Gold Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Victorian matched pair of 6.93 carat mix-shaped pink and white Diamond 18k rose and white Gold chandelier Drop Earrings.
These elegant and unique chandelier drop earrings ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian Pietra Dura earrings of a colorful butterfly and set in 9K mount. Pietra dura is a form of micro-mosaic made with pieces of hard stone such as different colored agates, malachites and carnelians and cemented them into black marble. It is also known as Florentine mosaic...
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1850s European Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Whitby Jet Mourning Earrings, 9k Gold and Seed Pearl, IMO
Located in NEWARK, GB
This rare and unusual pair of antique Jet Mourning earrings really stand out!
They are conversion earrings, originally starting out life as buttons....
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Sapphire & Diamond Dangling Gold Earrings
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design seen on these hand crafted sapphire and diamond dangling earrings. The earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and truly stand out as a Victorian classic. The earrin...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian 10 Karat Gold Door Knocker Earrings, Drop Earrings
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful pair of Antique 10ct yellow gold door knocker earrings.
Beautiful oval shaped drops with a floral engraving in the aesthetic manner with a tiny applied rose gold flower....
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Pair of Antique Coral Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Each facetted coral earring decorated with gold cannetille work, supporting a similar detachable coral drop, circa 1870
Lenght:6,5cm
Weight: 37gr.
Category
1870s Italian Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold
Antique Victorian 19th Century Spindle Fuso Earrings Yellow Gold Portuguese 1887
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of 19th century spindle pendant earrings in 19.2kt yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1887. This pair of Victorian era pendant earrings invariably called “Brincos de Fuso”, “Fusos” ...
Category
1880s Portuguese Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Victorian Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian yellow gold earrings, in the form of two domed circlets with wirework decorations, linked by delicately-ca...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel Gold Door Knocker Pendant Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Door Knocker Pendant Earrings with black Taille d'Epargne Enamel and lovely engraving throughout. The beautiful Etruscan Revival ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Anchor Hope Earrings Pearl Gold Gorgeous Antique
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of romantic Victorian Anchor motif Earrings with gorgeous Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds. In the Victorian era the anchor represents Ho...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold
Vauxhall Glass Latin Cross Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our glass earrings, in the form of a Latin crosses, are made of Vauxhall glass, popular as jewelry in the 1860's and sold along the pleasure Gardens in...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Antique Drop Sterling Silver Pendeloque Earrings, c1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
C1860 sterling silver pendeloque earrings, over three inches long, make a statement no matter the occasion. The silver earrings have a thin fluted...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Acorn Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely pair of C1880 sterling silver acorn earrings, approximately
1 1/2 long by 1/2 inches wide with the texture of the acorn tops clearly visible as...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pique Greek Key Hoop Earrings, circa 1870
Located in Baltimore, MD
The term "pique" comes from the French word "piquer" (to prick) and describes a method of inlaying gold or silver onto tortoiseshell. The craft was discovered and perfected in the 17th century by the French Huguenots. The Huguenots later taught the craft to English jewelry artisans. These classical pique earrings with their Greek key design, are a perfect example of the sophistication, polish, depth and natural beauty of pique jewelry. The crafting of pique jewelry was a true art form, and the tools and skills needed to craft pique disappeared after the 19th century, but real pique is a lasting material, and these Greek key earrings...
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1870s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Antique Whitby Jet Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking Victorian Whitby jet earrings with a floral design. Jet jewelry became popular after the death of Prince Albert in 1861 when the court wen...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Antique Pique Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Victorian pique drop earrings inlaid with gold and silver in a beautiful geometric design. Pique, the technique of inlaying precious metals into tortoiseshell, was brought to England by the Huguenots when they were expelled from France in the 17th Century. Elegant, lightweight and easy to wear pique jewelry...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, Silver
Victorian Solitaire Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Solitaire Paste Earrings set in 14k gold. Lovely (original) high quality mounts with large lead glass paste, old cut stones of approximately 2.25 carats each.
Class...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Jargoon Earrings Set in Silver and Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Victorian day/night earrings set with jargoons in 18K gold and silver. Traditionally the tops were used alone for daytime wear and the drops added for more formal evening at...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Zircon, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Etruscan Motif Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful Victorian 15K Etruscan design drop earrings wonderful to wear day and night. They measure 1 5/8" long by 3/8" at their widest.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
15k Gold
Fabulous Antique Diamond Grape Cluster Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sparkling by moonlight or candlelight these dramatic earrings evoke an era of opulent parties and romantic soirees. Topped by a crown of leaves the grapes dangle and flutter with ev...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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