Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel Hairwork
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Victorian mourning brooch is finely crafted in 9ct gold, featuring intricate engraved detailing and rich black enamel surrounding a central panel of woven hair...
Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K Gold Onyx Mourning Brooch with Pearl, Circa 1860s-1890s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined 19th-century mourning brooch, crafted in 14 karat gold and set with a polished round onyx plaque. The front is centered with a single natural pearl, offering a soft contras...
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Jet Mourning Hairwork Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This deeply evocative Victorian mourning pendant is crafted from carved Whitby Jet, renowned for its lightness and mirror-like polish. The oval form is smooth and domed, highly refle...
Victorian 0.27ct Diamond and Pearl Mourning Bangle, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
A true piece of history dating back to the 1860s, this mourning bangle is crafted with exquisite detail. At it's centre, a marquise shaped black enamel piece has been surrounded by w...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$577Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Victorian Vulcanite Athena Tear Drop Cameo Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
Preserved in excellent antique condition, this powerful and elegant pendant is a significant acquisition for collectors of Victorian symbolist and mourning jewelry. [DETAILS] • Era: ...
Other, Other
1860's Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial hinged bangle centers an oval locket featuring a raised cross motif accented by rose cut diamonds With a twisted rope surround; opening on a hinge to reveal a sepia port...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,975
W 0.31 in L 6.5 in
Antique Edwardian Bracelet Pearl Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era bangle (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 14k yellow gold. Old mine cut diamonds range in size from 0.03 to 0.10 carats. The total diamond wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
This wonderful example of Victorian jewellery was created in 1876. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... Constructed from 9ct gold, th...
Gold
Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Hair Locket Brooch Seed Pearls
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful VICTORIAN 14K GOLD Mourning Pin Locket. This has a glass back that would have housed a lock of hair or a picture of your loved one that had passed on. Looks like it has not...
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Black Enamel Flower Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Black Enamel Flower Pin. This gorgeous pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pin has a pearl in the center of a flower that feature...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The 9 carat gold is bright and glossy and creates a classic style bangle. It fastens using a hook which hugs the double hearts. The hearts have seed pearls all the way around them wi...
Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cameo Enamel Necklace, Biedermeier Style
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique necklace europe 19th century 1850/1880s necklace centered with a female profile cameo in 14k gold setting attached with a chain decorted with enamel in biedermeier style
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The two Mabe pearls measure 10mm in diameter. They are set in bezels that click together. The bangle has 6 accent rou...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Plated Hand Engraved Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated locket with a twisted edging, featuring lovely hand engraved swirl and line designs on both sides. The locket is held loosely within the edging. Measuri...
Gold Plate
Vintage Victorian English Mourning Enamel & Hair Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed English Vintage Victorian Mourning Enamel and Hair Gold Ring. Ring size 6, we offer ring re-sizing. Hand crafted in 17K Yellow Gold. Measuring appro...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Amazing Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Mid Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace. Massive and beautifully carved with central pendant depicting the Goddess Luna, personifying the moon and all her attributes....insti...
$1,783
H 0.4 in W 0.79 in L 1.38 in
Antique Victorian 15ct & 9ct Gold Starburst Pearl Onyx Mourning Locket Brooch
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful antique Victorian mourning brooch features navette shaped onyx applied with a 15ct gold star set with seed pearls, to 9ct gold frame and rear locket compartment with lock...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, 15k Gold
$238Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ornate Gilded Brooch with Onyx & Pearl Accents by Florenza, 1960s
By Florenza
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Faux seed pearls - Faux faceted onyx cabochons - By Florenza (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Good vintag...
Victorian Half-Pearl Hinged Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian half-pearl hinged bangle, the front set with four rows of half pearls, the two central row of pearls measuring 3mm and the two outer rows of pearls measuring 2mm, the bac...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold French Brooch Jet onyx Seed Pearl Mourning Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exquisite piece of Victorian Mourning Jewelry. The pin is made up of either French Jet or Black Onyx and Seed Pearls set in 14 Kt Gold. The floral center drop is stunning. The pic...
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Amythest Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century antique Amythest drop brooch in cutwork silver with gold floral applications. Set with a large octagonal, high cabochon amythest with an amythest pear shaped drop. ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.56 in W 1.18 in L 19.69 in
1880s Victorian Restored Onyx Cameo Double Tassel Book Chain Slide Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
A masterclass in Victorian ingenuity and versatility, this rare c. 1880s antique piece functions as a dual-purpose convertible brooch and pendant necklace. At its center rests a met...
Onyx, Gold Plate
$5,270
Size: See Measurement in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2004 Purple Ruffled Lace-Up Back Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat NOTE: The lace back design makes bust and waist flexible (not limited to the laid-flat measurements) to adjust...
2013 Versace Atelier Crystal Embellished Patent Leather Bondage Mini Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE F/W 13 Look #46 Versace Atelier Black Embellished Tulle and Patent Leather Corset Dress. Directly from the Runway to you. Actual runway sample. This striking piece from 20...
1990s Margaret Lee Cream Silk Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Bow
Located in London, GB
Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from an ivory shot silk blend and made in England by the British label Margaret Lee. The romantic silhouette has a fun 1980s vibe but we are p...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Ralph Lauren purple label S/S 2012 vintage black silk plunging bow gown dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE From Ralph Lauren Collection Purple label look number 31. This silk gown featured on the runway in a pale greyish blue, this is the black version that's only diffe...
Oscar de la Renta S/S 2021 Ivory Lace Embroidered Wedding Dress Gown M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta ivory French lace embroidered wedding dress embodies timeless elegance, exquisite craftsmanship, and romantic detail. Embroidered floral motif, fitted bodice and fl...
Vivienne Westwood Gold Metallic Lace Corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Gold metallic lace ▪ Ivory cotton mesh side panels ▪ Built-in boning ▪ Zip closure at the centre-back ▪ Size: UK10 - US6...
Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Christian Dior by John Galliano f/w 1999 sapphire blue eyelash silk bias cut gown. Designed with the utmost attention to couture detailing and sophisticated construction. Go...
Thierry Mugler Silk Corset Dramatic Sculptural Bustier Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Collectors piece. Dramatic pure Silk bustier, assuming Spring 1985 Collection. A masterpiece of sartorial artistry by the legend Mister Mugler...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
F/W 2001 Bob Mackie 'Foreign Intrigue' Beaded Purple Mini Slip Dress Custom
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Bob Mackie’s Fall/Winter 2001 'Foreign Intrigue' collection, this purple mini slip dress features intricate beadwork in swirling and diagonal patterns. The sheer base is adorned...
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch would also make a stunning pendant! The hair behind the locket front is surrounded by beautiful flat cut garnets, typical of the Georgian period. Brooch Dimens...
Garnet, Gold
1990s Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Brown Herringbone FF Logo Fox Fur Trim Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This brown herringbone coat from 1990s Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld features fox fur trim on the oversized shawl collar and cuffs. The design is finished with a belted waist and the signa...
$14,348
Size: FR 42 - UK 14
Vivienne Westwood purple silk taffeta mermaid skirt and corset top, c. 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Couture purple silk taffeta evening ensemble. High waisted hip hugging mermaid maxi skirt and pleated corset top with lace up fastening. c. 1997
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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