Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusually set Scottish Bracelet in which the agates are triangles and raised in to a pyramid.
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusually set Scottish Bracelet in which the agates are triangles and raised in to a pyramid.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Silver Link Bracelet, circa 1880
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fabulous, unusual, antique Victorian Scottish Silver bracelet is Circa 1860-1880, set with fabulous large fancy Agate links.
Agate, Silver
$805Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Scottish agate and Silver bracelet, Victorian, floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning antique, mid Victorian era Scottish agate and Silver bracelet is really something else.
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Carved and Polished Agate Flower Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Victorian silver bracelet with beautiful agate flowers, and a simple hook fastening.
Agate, Silver
Victorian 18KT Gold Agate Cameo & Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant 19th-century Victorian bangle bracelet crafted in solid 18KT yellow gold, centred with a finely carved agate cameo depicting a classical male profile, likely inspired by G...
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold and Banded Agate Etruscan Revival Bracelet with X-Form Links
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold and agate bracelet in the Etruscan Revival style, comprising open circular links with X-form plaques decorated with wirework and granulation, each pl...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Scottish agate specimen plaque bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A superb Victorian Scottish agate specimen bracelet comprised of six undulating X-form motif plaques in a variety of hardstones with a padlock closure, in 14k.
Agate, 14k Gold
Pyramids of Agate in a Silver Scottish Bracelet
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Scottish talent at agate carving was tradition for hundreds of years but blossomed in the Victorian age with the attachment Queen Victorian and Prince Albert felt to Scottish history.
Agate, Silver
Antique Scottish Agate & Silver Flexible Bracelet with Heart Lock
Located in Wheaton, IL
This striking Victorian Circa 1875 silver and agate flexible bracelet consisting of six (6) various colors of stylized rhombus-shaped agate stones with engraved silver caps at each e...
Agate, Silver
Antique 16.20 Carat Agate Pearl and Enamel 15k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, rare and impressive antique Victorian 16.20 carat agate, pearl and 15 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of our unique collection of gemstone jewelry.
Agate, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 2-Layer Agate Cameo Bangle Bracelet, Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century. Weight: 52.8 gr. Diameter: 6 cm. The oval agate cameo depicits a young lady's profile, with fine detailing to the flowing hair, jewelry and Empire style dress,...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Victorian Revival Multi-Gemstone Cameo 14K Gold Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cameo Slide Bracelet featuring a collection of ornate, multi-shaped charms. Each charm showcases a finely detailed Florentine finish and holds eithe...
Agate, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
14k Gold and Colored Stone Mid-20th Century "Victorian Tribute" Slide Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-20th century slide bracelet is from a genre of similar pieces, all derived and created as a tribute to slides which were primarily used in Victorian period ladies necklaces....
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye,...
Scottish Gold & Gemstone Bracelet Circa 1880s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This antique Scottish bracelet from the Victorian era is crafted in yellow gold and features a central raised claw set deep yellow citrine with sculptured links displaying beautiful ...
Agate, Citrine, Gold
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exquisite antique Victorian 9ct gold curb chain bracelet from the 19th century featuring nine unique fobs, five of which are in the form of watch keys.
Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian Scottish Agate Padlock Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian Scottish agate padlock with blonde faux tortoise shell chunky link bracelet.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Early Victorian Agate and Pinchbeck Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
C.1830-1840. Early Victorian agate and pinchbeck bracelet. The 12 panels of navette or marquis-shaped agates show a magnificent combination of organic patterns and colors of the ston...
Agate, Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Agate Cameo Bracelet
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Scottish bracelet from the mid-Victorian era featuring an exquisite hand-carved bullmouth shell cameo in the centre, depicting the side profile of a character fr...
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful antique Victorian Scottish agate bracelet in yellow gold circa 1880-1900.
Agate, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Agate Scottish Bracelet Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A grand antique Scottish bracelet from the Victorian era C. 1860, featuring a beautiful front gallery decorated in Agates and engraved patterns.
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous Scottish 9ct Gold Agate bracelet is genuine Victorian, Circa 1860.
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Padlock Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This magnificent antique Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate bracelet is Circa 1860.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate bracelet is Circa 1860.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Victorian Agate Padlock Locket Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
A wonderful antique Scottish bracelet from the late Victorian era made up of colourful barrel agate links held in silver settings.
Agate, Silver
Victorian 14kt and Dendritic Moss Agate Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding dendritic moss agate link bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era!
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Agate Padlock Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An exquisite antique Scottish bracelet from the Victorian era made up of fancy patterned Agates and large golden Paste Stones that simulate the radiant beauty of Citrines.
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Bracelet Agate Padlock Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Victorian Scottish Silver padlock bracelet is Circa 1860.
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Padlock Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Victorian Scottish bracelet C. 1860, made up of lovely barrel Agate links set with engraved Silver tips.
Agate, Silver
Antique Scottish Victorian Agate Padlock Locket Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Scottish Bracelet C. 1860 made up of colourful Barrel Agate links leading to a fabulous padlock charm set with an Agate heart and a Locket on the reverse.
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Bracelet Agate Padlock Silver, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous antique Scottish bracelet from the mid Victorian era made up of elaborate silver panels, engraved with scrolling patterns and inlaid with colourful, natural agates.
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Bracelet Silver Agate Heart Padlock, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A remarkable Antique Scottish bracelet made during the mid-Victorian era, Circa 1860.
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A fabulous antique Victorian Scottish bracelet C. 1880, set with eight beautiful Agates in various colours with unique natural patterns.
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster , GB
An exquisite antique Victorian Scottish bracelet made up of wonderful Agate links which have been cut into unique shapes.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Curb Bracelet 9ct Gold With Seven Agate Fobs
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Victorian 9ct gold curb bracelet from the late 19th Century featuring seven unique fobs, two of which are in the form of watch keys.
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Coiled Snake Agate Cabochon Eyes Hinged Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
Step into the elegance of a bygone era with this lovely 14k gold snake bracelet, a timeless representation of Victorian-era artistry and symbolism.
Agate, 14k Gold
Early Victorian Agate Link Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Immerse yourself in the romantic elegance of the Early Victorian era with this exquisite agate link bracelet, a treasure that transcends time with its classic beauty and craftsmanship.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish 15 Carat Gold Agate Padlock Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This is fabulous, a genuine Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Scottish Agate bracelet which boasts superior quality from the 1860’s.
Agate, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Lovely Agate and Pinchbeck Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An elegant very early Victorian specimen Agate bracelet with delicate gothic inspired links.
Agate, Pinchbeck
Unavailable
W 1 in L 7 in
Early Victorian Glass Tassie and Agate Intaglio Link Bracelet in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding glass Tassie and agate intaglio link bracelet from the Early Victorian (ca1850s) era!
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Antique Victorian Scottish Silver bracelet is Circa 1860.
Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Seal Fob Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Eight Seal Fob Charms (Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Rock Crystal) Attached to 15ct Gold Link Bracelets
Agate, Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Amethyst, 15k Gold
Victorian Agate Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A row of eight cabochon agates, mounted in 15k yellow gold, offering a lovely display of nature’s bounty. 7.5 inches in overall length and 1 inch wide.
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Agate Gold Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian agate bracelet with 15K gold stirrup shaped links.
Carnelian, Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Agate Necklace of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This necklace is also complemented by a matching mid-Victorian agate bracelet, available in a separate listing.
Agate, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Agate Belt Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver estate Victorian agate belt design bracelet measuring 8 inches long, 1 inch wide with belt style closure and safety clasp.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Agate Gold Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A striking collection of seven polished agates, set in golden bezels and contained with shell-shaped prongs. 6.75 inches in overall length and 1.25 inches tall. This piece has gorgeo...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet, c1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
With 8 polished and beautifully colored carved agate segments, our Scottish bracelet is handcrafted with a high degree of skill and meticulously carved to fit its well fitted rolled ...
Agate, Other
Victorian banded agate cylinder and bead bracelet
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A lovely rich brown agate bracelet with a very tactile quality. The agate rods and beads show a pleasing mix of colours from black to brown, yellow and gray. It creates a very harmo...
Agate
Victorian Scottish Agate and Gold Locket Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous bracelet holds so much colour. The settings are both simple and dome have fine engraving. The bracelet is fastened using a heart locket with a glazed back. Length: 21...
Agate, Gold
Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Scottish agate bracelet, comprised of five panels with hinge links between, forming a repeating crossover pattern, inlaid with a combination of agates and jaspers, includ...
Agate, Gold
Victorian Gilded Bracelet with Banded Agate Clasp
Located in Stamford, CT
Gilding adds dramatic interest as does the frame around the multi-banded agate bracelet. The gold does not tarnish and has never needed polish of any kind. Not at all delicate, of s...
Agate, Gilt Metal
Victorian Moss Agate and 15 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this bracelet are 11 stunning agate stones with brown, grey, black and all other colours running through them. The stones are set in beaded settings which are modelled in 15ct...
Agate, 15k Gold
Victorian "Grand Tour" banded agate bracelet
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Dramatic victorian grand tour banded agate bracelet. Made as Grand Tour souvenir, still highly sought after today.
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Bracelet, Padlock Clasp
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, mid Victorian era Scottish agate and Silver bracelet.
Agate, Silver
15 kt Victorian Diamond and Banded Agate Enamel Bracelet
By Glorious Antique Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
The hand of man and the wonder of nature played their parts in this shockingly stunning Victorian bracelet in black and white banded agate, two pear shaped, one large oval, all surro...
Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian Scottish Agate and Malachite Gate Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
15k yellow gold capped beads of faceted Scottish agate, finished with a lovely "gate bracelet" style clasp, designed as a snake coiled above a malachite heart.
Antique Scottish Agate Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
15K Scottish agate padlock bracelet with a locket back has engraved links. Scottish agate jewelry became very desirable in the last quarter of the 19th Century. Queen Victoria frequ...
Agate, 15k Gold
Victorian Moss Agate and Rose Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautifully crafted Moss Agate and Rose Cut diamond set in 18 ct yellow gold bracelet. One of a kind piece of antique jewellery. 4 Moss Agate is surrounded by 104 rose cut...
Agate, 18k Gold
Victorian Banded Agate Heart Padlock Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
The earthy, warm colors of natural agate are enticing, and display varied pigment. The experience when seeing these stones is similar to discovering beach stones that the ocean has ...
Antique Agate Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Victorian multi-stone agate bracelet in an elaborate setting of 12K gold.
Agate, Gold
Antique Banded Agate Silver Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian banded agate and silver bracelet with a bold and animated design that will spark compliments and admiration.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Padlock Bracelet with Citrines
Located in Stamford, CT
See Ginny Dawes and Corrine Davidov's book entitled "Victorian Jewelry" for fine and exciting examples of antique scottish agate jewelry.
Gilded Victorian Bracelet With Lovely Banded Agate
Located in Stamford, CT
Gilding adds dramatic interest as does the frame around the multi-banded agate. The gold does not tarnish and has never needed polish of any kind. Image #6 shows the bracelet on a si...
Antique Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Scottish agate bracelet, comprised of five plaques, set with a combination of agates and jaspers, including banded agate, bloodstone, red jasper and yellow jasper, mounte...
Agate, 15k Gold
Sterling Silver and Scottish Agate Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and Scottish agate bracelet, Scotland, Ca. 1870's-1880's. @8 1/2" in length when open. Excellent condition.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Moss Agate Silver Gilt Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Victorian moss agate bracelet set in ornate gilded silver bezels which are marked sterling.
Agate, Gold Plate
19th Century Scottish Agate and Silver Bracelet circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A Superb Scottish Agate and silver bracelet This beautiful Scottish agate bracelet Is made from alternate figured green and orange agate carved and shaped panels with a silver eng...
Agate, Silver
Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver, Scottish agate and "cairngorm" bracelet, Scotland, Ca. 1890's. Sterling mounts are decorated with Celtic designs; stones are interspersed with "cairngorms." @8" in l...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Victorian Cameo Yellow Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14K & 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Slide Bracelet - American Made, fantastic example of a Victorian Slide Bracelet, Chunky style, Three (3) fine citrine, Six (6) diamonds, measures 6.5 ...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 2-Layer Agate Cameo Bangle Bracelet Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval cameo carved of white and black agate to depict a young maiden in three-quarters profile, with fine detailing to the flowing hair, jewelry and Empire style dress, bezel-set ...
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold Scottish Agate Barrel Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
The riot of colors in the varied agates of this Victorian bracelet will surround your wrist in natural beauty.
Rare Antique Nature Gold Nugget & Agate Bracelet
Located in South Pasadena, CA
It is a piece of history and if only it could talk... The slightly graduated and articulated design composed by eighteen unique oval agate stones, each bezel-set within a conforming...
Seaman Schepps Multi Stone Hoop Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Seaman Schepps, New York. Iconic American style, Iconic Seaman Schepps design… these fabulous earrings are jewelry perfection. Color, size, and style all come t...
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Onyx,...
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century. Extremely high quality manufacture with fitted box as well as a hair comb fitting to conver...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian 28.00 Ct Garnet Rare French Origin 18 KT Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Extra Ordinary An outstanding antique French origin bracelet, with mourning locket, 19th century Rare example as hardly seen, superbly hand made with eye catching cushion shaped link...
Garnet, 18k Gold
$580Sale Price|20% Off
W 7.375 in D 1.37 in
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Four strands of hand-linked blue flash moonstone rondelles dotted with every the popular Sleeping Beauty turquoise faceted oval nuggets are the perfect compliment for this antique G...
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
Vintage 14K Gold & Emerald Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold.. Claw-set in a high setting with a large emerald-cut citrine gemstone. Simply a wonderful cocktail ring! Date: Late 20th Ce...
Citrine, Emerald, 14k Gold
$2,551
W 1.07 in D 0.2 in L 7.88 in
Vintage 1940's William Spratling Mexican Sterling Silver Flexible Link Bracelet
By William Spratling
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This solid flexible link bracelet was created by William Spratling in the Mid-20th century in Mexico. It is made out of sterling silver and carries full hallmarks and makers mark. Th...
Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Flower Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Oval Locket 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Makers Mark A W Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian oval shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with a pretty, natural seed pearl flower. ...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Margot Reticulated Silver and Enamel Serpent Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in New York, NY
Margot of Taxco - Margot van Voorhies Carr - Magnificent reticulated Serpent in Turquoise Blue enamel with accented raised enamel joints Early mark - Late 40-s. Very exotic and hea...
Silver
Victorian Cameo Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Goddess Maiden Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Antique Cameo Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold dating to the Victorian period with six magnificent hand carved maiden woman goddess cameos of the finest quality....
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 3.9 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two opposing pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochons of 6 x 9 mm and 4 x 6 mm are surrounded by artisan crafted fine "pasir" 22K granulation in this noticeable design of complementar...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Antique Czech Bohemian Saphiret glass bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Highly collectible antique Czech Bohemian Saphiret glass bracelet . Bracelet has 10 puffed heart and 14 round saphiret glass set on an closed back gold gilded brass metal . Saphiret ...
Brass
Steven Battelle 13.3 Carats Rose Cut Tanzanite 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An iconic blue-purple rose faceted 10 x 12 mm oval tanzanite is held in a classic double large-small "jawan" heavy granulated high Karat gold setting atop a matte-finish tapered shan...
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
Stephen Dweck Sterling Multistone Station Bracelet
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Flushing, NY
Stephen Dweck Sterling Multistone Station Bracelet Including Agate, Coral, Amber, Mother of Pearl Marked: Stephen Dweck STERLING ONE OF KIND Approximate Dimensions: 8 inches (Uncl...
Agate, Amber, Silver
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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.