Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain which is
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Silver & Gold Inlaid Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning piece of
Gold, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Engraved Locket Hallmarked 1882
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace & Locket Sterling Silver Hallmarked Birmingham 1882 A beautiful
Sterling Silver
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar
Located in Haarlem, NL
An impressive antique white metal or nickel silver adjustable book chain linked collar, probably
Nickel
Unavailable
Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Located in Florida, FL
Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket
Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Victorian book collar link chain is crafted in Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 0.48 in L 19.69 in
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sterling Book Form Vinaigrette
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Sterling silver book form Vinaigrette, suspended on chain, by John Taylor & John Perry, Birmingham
Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Bracelet, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain bracelet. Pretty engraved floral links
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic Era
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace. This is a day to night necklace
Silver
Antique Victorian silver book chain necklace, star links
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace. This is a gorgeous piece with
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This Victorian era necklace is known as a 'book' chain and has been manufactured from sterling
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Collar Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar or book chain necklace. There is so much detailing
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Stamped STG 925 Hallmarked London 1879 Introducing
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely, exceptionally wide silver-gilt chain style bracelet that is becoming on any arm. The
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Moon and Stars Book Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
comparison with the silver book chains and shows the details stunningly. Length 18.50 inches will fit most
14k Gold, Vermeil
Antique Engraved Sterling Silver Victorian Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace & Engraved Locket Sterling Silver Circa 1890 Introducing a stunning
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace Hallmarked Birmingham 1883
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Hallmarked Birmingham 1883 Makers Mark M J G
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Large Niello Heart Locket and Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
darker silver is shimmering. This piece is accompanied by a simple, satin toned silver book chain that is
Niello, Sterling Silver
Victorian Floral Silver Locket & Book Chain Aesthetic Movement
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Victorian Aesthetic Movement large ornate silver locket, with sweet forget-me-not flower
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Photo Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Victorian Antique Book Chain Collar Necklace and Sterling Silver beautifully engraved photo
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Collar Enamel Locket Necklace original Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 The most fabulous example of Victorian
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Floral Book Chain, Day to Night
Located in NEWARK, GB
up from chunky silver book chain links with engraving to one side. A staple piece of Victorian
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian silver collar necklace, Book chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
No antique jewellery collection is complete without a classic Victorian silver collar necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
comparison with the silver book chains and shows the details stunningly. Length 18.50 inches will fit most
14k Gold, Vermeil
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Rectangular Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Aesthetic Era Locket, Sterling Silver and 9k Gold, Kingfisher
Located in NEWARK, GB
antique silver book chain necklace, shown in the photos with a Victorian silver book chain for reference
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Brick Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar or book chain necklace. This attractive Aesthetic era
Silver, Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement Large Sterling Silver Locket Victorian
Located in Stamford, CT
the locket. Large lockets were worn suspended from silver necklaces known as book chains in the
Sterling Silver
Star Design Victorian Book Chain
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1870, this great book chain goes with all. It has stamped and hand assembled links made with
Silver
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Brass Vase, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Yugen means a deep inner feeling, an expression of depth, the untranslated mystery, the incomprehensible and the abstract in all artistic activities. According to the Japanese, Yugen...
Brass
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...
Oak
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
Wood
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$898
H 0.27 in Dm 1.61 in
French 1910 Edwardian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Locket 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A French guilloche enameled pill box. Very delicate French early 20th century enamel pendant, created during the late Edwardian and art nouveau period, circa 1910. This beautiful co...
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket from the late 19th Century set in 9K gold. Inlaid hardstones form a floral design in turquoise, alabaster and agate on an onyx base. Glass locket on back...
Onyx, 9k Gold
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$64,936
H 22.05 in Dm 27.56 in
Solaris Small Kinetic Center Table in Marble and 18-Carat Gold-Plated Brass
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This is a small version of Solaris Kinetic Table which is the result of the collaboration between Lara Bohinc and stone expert Lapicida for the Wallpaper magazine Handmade exhibition...
Marble, Brass
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Fabric
Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 13 x W 25 x H 188 cm. Materials: White quartz, metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to e...
Quartz, Metal
Sterling Silver Scrolling Vine Large Locket Pendant - 925 Two Oval Frames
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Large Locket Theme: Scrolling Vine Features: Etched Detailing on Exterior with Two Interior Photo Frames Measurements Tall (from stationary ba...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Platinum 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage ring. Set with a gorgeous, faceted-cushion cut, natural aquamarine. Mounted in platinum, with a beautiful h...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Style Lamp, Bronze Sculpture, and Glass Shade.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau style lamp, bronze sculpture, and glass shade. Art Nouveau style table lamp, glass shade, and patinated bronze sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress. H: 77cm, D: 38cm
Bronze
$2,200
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Continental Carousel Galloping Horse Mounted on Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite continental foal baby horse from the early 20th century mounted on iron base. This joyful foal is caught in mid leap as it’s possibly just learning how to gallop. See ho...
Metal
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.