Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual "anchor" themed brooch from the late 19th Century. Made of 15ct pink gold, Gucci style links suspend the anchor from a bar pin. 11.3 grams. 2" x 3.5". Excellent condition.
15k Gold
Victorian Anchor Rose Cut Diamond Gold Braclete
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian 12k Goldcuff braclete centeted with rose cut diamond anchor design with an estimate diamond weight of 1 carat and total 12k gold weight of 12 grams braclete width 6...
Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Anchor Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Victorian era 1850s 14k gold 2 anchor and hammer brooch represents ( hope put in to action) with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats white color excellent spark...
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Tracery Enamel Anchor Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Antique late nineteenth century tracery enamel bracelet comprised of graduating disks of engraved gold with a black enamel anchor circa 1890. The unusual bracelet is very wearable...
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Anchor Brooch Hope Faith Facetted Carnelian Silver Silver Wire
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This good size Vitorian Brooch of an anchor symbolizes hop and faith. A facetted carnelian cross is mounted in silver and secured to the anchor by finely twisted silver wire.
Carnelian, Silver
Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The 14K yellow gold brooch / pin is designed as two crossed anchors which are embellished with old European, old mine, and rose cut diamonds, and are accented with three...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Anchor Pendant of Onyx Diamond & Pearl, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Rich in symbolism and antique charm, this exquisite pendant features a sparkling diamond and pearl studded anchor gracefully set atop a polished onyx disk. A timeless emblem of hope,...
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Agate Anchor Pendant of 9ct Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A timeless emblem of hope and steadfastness, this antique anchor pendant is carved from richly hued agate and framed in 9ct gold. With its bold yet graceful silhouette, the piece spe...
Agate, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Agate Anchor Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
Scottish Victorian agate and Sterling Silver anchor pin with traditional "c" closure.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Oversized Anchor Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fantastic oversized silver anchor brooch dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. It's intricately hand-chased with geometric, foliate, and other abstract motifs, and craf...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Antique Victorian Gold Anchor Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique oval locket dating from the late Victorian era. The front is furnished with an anchor motif on a finely textured background and all within an ornate applied ropework b...
15k Gold
Rare Antique Mid-Victorian Anchor Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding and extremely rare anchor bracelet from the early Victorian (ca1850) era!
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Victorian 18k Diamond Anchor and Trident Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A marvelous necklace, this piece would be a fantastic addition to any Victorian-era jewelry collection! Measurements: The anchor and trident centerpiece measure 2 1/2" long and 1 1/...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Diamond Anchor and Trident Necklace
By Trident
Located in Narberth, PA
A marvelous necklace, this piece would be a fantastic addition to any Victorian-era jewelry collection! Measurements: The anchor and trident centerpiece measure 2 1/2" long and 1 1/...
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 2.52 in W 1.86 in D 0.4 in
Antique Scottish Anchor Brooch Agate Silver Victorian Circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Anchor jewellery pieces symbolise a person’s strength and stable qualities.
Agate, Silver
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Agate Anchor Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage Victorian Scottish brooch from the late 1800s. It has an anchor with agate stones in a sterling silver setting. In excellent condition, this brooch measures 2-1/2...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Era Anchor Ring with Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cunningham is an incredible and authentic Victorian era (circa 1870) 18k yellow gold ring that started its life as an antique stick pin in the shape of an anchor. The nautical themed...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Anchor Pendant 15k Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Marine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian anchor pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 15 karat yellow gold.
Jade, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Anchor Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond brooch come pendant dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece has been crafted from yellow gold and silver into the shape of an old fas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Whitby Jet Anchor Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very lovely pair of Victorian Whitby jet earrings in the form of a pair of oversized anchors.
Victorian Bloodstone Jasper Agate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Anchor Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as an oversized puffed and dimensional anchor. Deeply engraved with a floral motif while surrounded by a twisting rope motif. Inlaid with bluish green bloo...
Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Anchor Old-Cut Diamond Set Brooch or Pendant
Located in London, GB
Round and pear-shaped old cut diamonds and single cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 4cts. Silver on gold 4.6cm long and 2.7cm wide 7.5 grams A beauti...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian circa 1890 9 Carat Nautical Anchor Link Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Victorian 9K anchor link chain with delicate anchor links and an integral dog clip from which to hang a pendant, if you choose. This substantial chain can also easily be wo...
10k Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Anchor & Crown Watch Fob Compass
Located in Towson, MD
One side features a finely detailed crown motif while the other displays an engraved anchor, a symbol of hope and steadfastness that was deeply meaningful during the Victorian era.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Enamel Anchor Earrings
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A delightful nod to Victorian symbolism, these earrings are a perfect addition for those who love antique nautical motifs and historic conversion jewelry.
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Enamel
Victorian 14k Rose Gold Anchor Pendant 10k Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian-era rose gold anchor pendant paired with a 10K gold chain. The pendant dates to the late 19th to early 20th century and is crafted in 14K rose gold with hand-engraved flora...
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Anchor Jabot Pin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold jabot pin with a small anchor at each end embellished with old cut diamonds (app. 1.25 carats) and cabochon cut sapphires, end 19th century, England. weight: 7.33 grams dimen...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Pique & 18K Gold Anchor Pin c1850
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful Victorian anchor and heart pin of 18K gold cannetille work and pique. The gold work is exceptional with cannetille sworls and beads and embossed flower and leaves. The pin ...
18k Gold
Antique Sterling Silver and Agate Anchor Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Symbolizing Hope, the anchor became a popular motif for jewelry in the mid-Victorian period.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Gold and Diamond Anchor Pendant and Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold anchor pendant set with old cut diamonds (app. 0.55 carats in total), with a large hoop of twisted gold wire and a small hoop to wear the anchor either straight or r...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.13 in L 18.5 in
18 Karat Nautical Link Gucci style Necklace with Anchor Chain, circa 1900, 18.5"
Located in Baltimore, MD
A Victorian 18K chain with classic anchor links, the anchor link chain with its nautical motif is a symbol of strength and robustness. Nautical link chains became popular during the ...
18k Gold
1880 Victorian Scottish Agate Sterling Silver Anchor Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a unique 1880 Victorian anchor pin crafted in Sterling Silver and set with Scottish Agate in the center.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian circa 1890 9 Carat Victorian Anchor Link Sailor Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Victorian 9K anchor link chain with robust anchor links and an integral dog clip from which one can hang an optional pendant. This anchor link chain with its nautical motif...
10k Gold
Antique c.1870s Victorian Agate Anchor Brooch & Pendant
Located in London, GB
This symbolic Victorian brooch takes the form of an anchor entwined with a cross — a meaningful representation of faith, hope, and charity, a trio of virtues popular in 19th-century ...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Diamond Set Anchor Brooch Silver and Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This late 19th Century brooch, takes the form of an anchor, set throughout with old mine cut diamonds for a total of 0.50 carats approximately, assessed as H-L colour, VS2 clarity al...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Enamel Anchor Motif Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian locket. The anchor is inlaid with beautiful royal blue enamel and wrapped in a gold rope motif, it suggests either the owner or the man pictured insid...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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