Victorian Butterfly
Antique 1870s American High Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Paper
Antique 1870s Prints
Paper
Antique 1870s Prints
Paper
Antique 1870s Prints
Paper
Antique 1870s Prints
Paper
Antique 1870s Prints
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Prints
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Vanity Items
Cut Steel
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Prints
Paper
Antique 1890s Prints
Paper
Antique 1890s More Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Prints
Paper
Antique 1890s Prints
Paper
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Cocktail Dresses
1970s Blouses and Tops
Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Art
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Prints
Lithograph
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Prints
Lithograph
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Prints
Lithograph
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Prints
Lithograph
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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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