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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century High Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold Plate
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
Antique 1870s Link Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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9k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s More Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Agate, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
10k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets
15k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian More Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Jewelry
Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1910s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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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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