Large Antique Victorian Cross Pendant with Ivy Leaves 15k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1870's. Large antique victorian cross with ivy leaves trailing across it.
1870s Victorian Victorian Antique Cross
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Victorian Cross Pendant with Ivy Leaves 15k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1870's. Large antique victorian cross with ivy leaves trailing across it.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Cross-Banded & Inlaid Walnut Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian ormolu mounted cross-banded and inlaid walnut cabinet, the breakfront centred by a quarter veneer panelled door enclosing two shelves with velvet lining, flanked by glazed ...
Walnut
Yellow Gold Victorian Cross Locket Pendant - 18k Antique Restons Unis
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1860 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Blue Style: Locket Theme: Cross, Faith & Unity Features: Two Photo Frames (one with gla...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Cross Ring in 10K Gold with Turquoise and Seed Pearls
Located in Nashville, TN
There's a quiet devotional quality to this ring that immediately marks it as a product of the Victorian era, when jewelry carried a bit of sentiment beneath its ornamental qualities.
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
VICTORIAN cross pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k Rose gold cross pendant set with rose-cut diamonds total 0.50 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the pendant are 7.5 cm high and 3.8 cm wide Total weight 8....
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian cross pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Rose gold cross pendant set with rose-cut diamonds, totaling 0.50 ct G/H SI Detailed description: The pendant measures 7.5 cm high and 3.8 cm wide. Total weight: 8.5 grams. Set w...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Cross pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 6.00ct silver 12.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian silver cross pendant set with rose-cut diamonds up to 6.00 ct Detailed description: The cross pendant measures approximately 6.5 cm by 4.5 cm Weight: 12.6 grams Set wit...
Diamond, Silver
Antique Victorian Mourning Cross Pressed Wood Black Flowers Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian cross was created in the 1880's. It is made out of six identical flowers.
Victorian 1.19 Carat Total Sapphire Cross Pendant, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This elegant Victorian cross is adorned with sapphires. Each weighs 0.07 carat, with a total of seventeen sapphires grain set across the piece.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$653Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed sampler. An English, cross-stitch apprentice piece from the late Victorian period, dated to 1896.
Textile
Antique Victorian Coral Bead 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique French Victorian cross pendant created with natural coral cabochon bead stones.
Coral, 18k Gold
Large Antique Victorian 20 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Agate Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and highly unusual large-scale antique Victorian Cross pendant, masterfully hand-carved from a single piece of rich, translucent reddish-orange carnelian agate.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and 14ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive Victorian cross pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pique Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
The pique cross is an easily wearable size. It was made c. 1860-70 in England. The cross in incised with gold. Light in weight. The condition is perfect. A lovely usable religious sy...
9k Gold
Spectacular Victorian Citrine Cross
Located in Cohasset, MA
Victorian Citrine Cross pendant 2.25 - 2.5", circa 1890 This Antique Victorian Large 14K Citrine Cross Pendant is a stunning piece of vintage jewelry.
Citrine, 14k Gold
Large Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Imposing Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Pendant from the 1870's.
$4,075Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Walnut Cross Banded Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian walnut crossbanded credenza the shaped top above the central cupboard door flanked by two bowed glazed doors enclosing upholstered shelved interior all raised up on a shap...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Cross Necklace
Located in London, GB
This Victorian agate cross pendant is a striking example of late 19th-century devotional jewellery, carved from richly banded agate with natural layers of honey, caramel, and deep br...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Impressive Victorian Gold Cross Pendant/Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This impressive antique Victorian gold cross complete with an elaborate raised floral, leaf and ivy design exquisitely sculpted from yellow, green and rose gold retains a lovely pati...
Gold
Victorian 1.50 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinguished pendant taken from the Victorian period. This exquisite antique piece has been largely crafted from silver to form the shape of cross.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
The intricate rich gold setting features a open curvaceous design, with a duo of cross motifs adorned with smaller old mind cut diamonds that add a touch of additional sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Smoky Quartz Gold Cross Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian smoky quartz and yellow gold cross pendant circa 1880. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ716B.
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Black Enamel Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Illuminate yourself with this Victorian vintage cut diamond black enamel 18 karat yellow gold cross pendant.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gold and Whitby Jet Cross Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Adorable and scarce Whitby Jet earrings carved into a cross c. 1860-70 in Whitby England. The cardinal points are capped beautifully with gold engraved scalloped edges.
10k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian silver pendant, Harp and Cross
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian era silver pendant really stands out from the crowd.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Agate cross brooch, Sterling silver, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, Victorian era Scottish agate and silver cross brooch.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian 20.80ct Amethyst Cross Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This eye catching pendant dates back to the Victorian period. The large cross motif is adorned by 20.80 carat of beautiful purple amethysts.
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1860s. comes this stunning mid-Victorian Maltese cross pendant. Crafted by hand in 15 carat yellow gold, the pendant features a central old cut diamond of 0.20 carat, w...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burrows Cross Oil Painting, Victorian, Signed 1909, Framed
By Benjamin Williams Leader
Located in Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Benjamin William Leader RA, British (1831-1923) A Bye Pass, Burrows Cross Medium: Oil on canvas Canvas size: 20 x 16 inches Framed size: 27 x 23 inches Signature: Signed (Lower lef...
Oil, Canvas
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cross Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful little locket dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from a combination of gold and silver into an oval shape which plays ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Victorian Celtic Cross Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking Victorian era pendant dating to 1860–1870, designed as a finely rendered Celtic cross crafted in 14 karat gold and set with rich green marble.
14k Gold
Victorian 1890's Natural Red Coral Silver Cross
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Victorian natural red coral and silver cross. The amazingly matched cabochon coral is a lovely bright red/orange color.
Coral, Silver
Victorian diamond cross pendant, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond cross pendant. Set with eleven cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 4.95 carats, to an impressive cros...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Era Large Locket Amethyst & Pearl Cross
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love finding vintage lockets! Imagine the stories and memories this beauty kept!! Locket Details Material: 10K Rose & Yellow Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Length: 1 7/8 ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Micro Mosaic Cross Pendant C 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
An exquisite C 1860 Italian micromosaic cross pendant, possibly commissioned in the Papal workshops and shaped in the form of the Chi-Rho - a symbol of Christ. The center is embellis...
22k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This magnificent Victorian era pendant / brooch is designed as a large Byzantine (frequently called Maltese) cross set with bright white diamonds, gray pearls, and vivid...
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Cross and Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian necklace featuring a striking cross pendant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Agate Cross Pendant, circa 1890
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An unusual and beautiful cross in a rather assertive size, measuring 2.25 inches long, by 1.5 inches wide. The photographs show much light though the agate, however, when it is being...
Agate, Yellow Gold
XL Antique 19th Century Victorian Pietra Dura Black Marble Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pietra Dura Black Marble Cross Pendant An exceptional piece of Victorian mourning or Grand Tour jewelry, this large-scale cross pendant s...
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Cross Pendant, 1.00 Carat
Located in Towson, MD
An elegant Victorian-era cross pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, measuring approximately 1 1/2 inches long by 15/16 inch wide and weighing 5.29 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 61.9tcw Amethyst & Pink Tourmaline 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
Measuring a bold 3½ by 2³⁄₁₆ inches overall and weighing a substantial 32.3 grams, this amethyst cross pendant exemplifies the confident, large-scale gemstone jewelry beloved during ...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Seed Pearl and Imitation Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and imitation gemstone, 18k yellow gold cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross
Located in Honolulu, HI
Antique Victorian gold-filled book chain necklace, circa 1890s.
Gold-filled
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Squared Cross Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Pave Set - White Color - 1.1mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold w/ Gold Wash Weight: 4.18 Grams Chain ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 14k Pink Gold Cross Pendant with Jesus, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
Early Victorian 14k pink gold pendant in the shape of a cross with Jesus - 2.5 grams - 6.5 cm x 3.0 cm Detailed description: The pendant measures 6.5 cm long by 3.0 cm wide Weight...
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, French Origin, Early 1900s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This substantial Victorian pendant from the early 1900s is crafted entirely in rich 18k yellow gold and hallmarked with the French eagle head, indicating its origin and purity. Measu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant created with turquoise cabochon stones.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Cross Pendant in Gold, Silver, Pearls, Diamonds.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A big antique Victorian mourning cross. Ornately decorated with small river pearls around a silver star set with rose-cut diamonds centering a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Silver Cross Pendant with Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic Victorian-era diamond cross pendant, handcrafted in silver with beautifully aged patina and exceptional old-world detailing.
Diamond, Silver
Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in this gorgeous Victorian - Art Deco Amethyst Cross Pendant in 14 Karat Gold with an Amethyst Bead Necklace.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18kt yellow Gold Pendant Cross with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This beautiful Victorian era cross pendant is expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold and features a sparkling center old mine natural diamond of approximately 0.40 carats (VS2 clarity,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 66.96 TCW Amethyst Seed Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Cross Penant
Located in Towson, MD
This antique Victorian 14K yellow gold oval cut amethyst and seed pearl cross pendant is a striking example of estate jewelry craftsmanship at its finest.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold Coral Chain Necklace with Coral & Diamond Cross Pendant, Mid Victorian
Located in London, England
Additional information: Material: 9ct Gold, Coral, Diamond Origin: England Date of Manufacture: 1840s-1860s Era: Victorian (1837 - 1901) Dimensions: 43 L cm Cross pendant from the to...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold
Victorian 3.35 carat diamond 18k rose gold silver cross pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ornate Victorian pendant from the early 1900s showcases an approximately 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond at its center, glowing with warmth and antique charm. Surrounding it are...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian 12K Gold Filled Amethyst Floral Cross Necklace 1890
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional antique genuine late Victorian openwork cross pendant, dating to circa 1890-1900, beautifully preserved with its authentic closed-back settings.
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Blue Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Or the deep blue enamel? This Victorian pendant is designed as cross or crucifix.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace 9K Gold - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting antique Victorian turquoise and seed pearl cross pendant made in c.1890.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Cross Pendant Rock Crystal Amethyst Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This magnificent antique Victorian Silver cross pendant is Circa 1900. The wonderful piece is adorned with five beautiful cabochon...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Unavailable
19th Century Mulit Gem Cross
Located in Oxford, GB
A Gold Early/Mid Victorian Cross, set with hessonite garnets, amethysts,moonstones and zircon and one paste replacement stone.
Amethyst, Garnet, Moonstone, Zircon, 9k Gold
Victorian Pink Topaz Diamond Silver Gold Cross with a Snake
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning Victorian cross (English) made in silver and gold.
Diamond, Topaz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Cabochon Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
The Victorian cross features cabochon sapphires of varying size.
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 2.56 in W 1.46 in D 0.28 in
Antique Victorian 35 Carat Opal Cross Pendant Diamond 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster , GB
This spellbinding Antique Victorian cross pendant is set with seven stunning natural Opals which are a kaleidoscope of rainbow colours shimmering and changing colours with the light.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Large Victorian Bullseye Agate Cross
Located in New York, NY
A large Victorian bullseye agate cross. The cross is gilt metal, and measures approximately 3" NS x 1.75" width.
Agate, Gilt Metal
Unavailable
Victorian French Jet Maltese Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and dramatic Victorian French jet Maltese cross necklace. The necklace is designed with three Maltese crosses (the largest in center) and eight faceted drops in between.
Victorian Woven Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A stunning and beautifully made Victorian 18ct yellow gold woven cross pendant
18k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian 18k Diamond Cross Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features a cross motif centerpiece, which is formed by five mine cut diamonds held withi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An 18ct Cross with Rubies and Diamonds circa 1850 Single row of Calibré cut natural colour rubies framing a diamond set foliate central design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Victorian Amethyst Gold Cross
Located in London, GB
The plain Latin Cross centrally set with a faceted Amethyst of good colour which in the Christian religion is the stone of Spirituality. The reverse without decoration or engraving ...
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An 18ct Cross with Rubies and Diamonds circa 1850 Single row of Calibré cut natural colour rubies framing a diamond set foliate central design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Beautiful Late Victorian 1900 Cross Banded Walnut Oval Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
This is a beautiful late Victorian 1900, crossbanded walnut oval box, it has a wedge wood mounted lid, it has it’s original blue velvet interior and a working lock and key. It measur...
Walnut
Victorian Cut Steel Necklace with Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A magnificently sparkling Victorian cut steel necklace. The necklace consists of 39 small floral plaques (three in one link) and a cross pendant with a tiny cut steel stud bale.
Cut Steel
Impressive Victorian Gold Cross Pendant or Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
This impressive antique Victorian 15K gold cross complete with an elaborate raised floral, leaf and ivy design exquisitely sculpted from yellow, green and rose gold retains a lovely ...
Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Cross Pendant, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster , GB
A wonderful Antique Victorian Scottish cross pendant made Circa 1860. The piece is carved from a large piece of Agate which has lovely black and brown colouring with natural white ba...
Agate, Silver
Victorian 14k Diamond and Enamel Cross Pendant/Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond cross pendant/charm from the Victorian (ca1880s) era!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gemolithos Late Victorian Gold and Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in Munich, DE
Late Victorian gold 18k platinum & diamond cross pendant.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Necklace with Graduated Link Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Cross measures 3 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide x 3/16" thick.
Antique Victorian Enamel Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely English 15kt. yellow gold cross circa 1880. The frame is edged in colbalt enamel and set in the center with 15 round natural 3.5 mm. pearls with a center round European cut d...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Scottish Cross Pendant Necklace Victorian Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This magnificent antique Scottish cross pendant necklace is Victorian Circa 1860.
Silver
Victorian Matrix Agate Jasper Gold Pin Cross Motif Brooch
Located in Bellevue, WA
This antique victorian brooch pin dates from the 1870's and features a cross motif.
Agate, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Cross Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful C. 1820 diamond cross with bow top . Sterling silver front with rose gold back. Still has original enamel around the center diamonds. Approximately 3.90 ct. old rose cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Pendant Cross
Located in London, GB
With 11 matching Turquoise Cabochons and a larger central oval Turquoise, all enhanced with 26 small Gold Beads, making overall a very attractive Cross with a plain Gold reverse, tes...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Cross Agate Silver circa 1860 Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
A beautiful antique Scottish Agate brooch from the Victorian era, Circa 1860 The lovely piece depicts a Scottish cross made up of beautiful inlaid Agates which boast beautiful earth...
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
Victorian Scottish Gold and Agate Cross
Located in London, GB
Made using 6 shaped pieces of Scottish Agate, mainly of green and brown hues, with hand engraved rope work decoration around each stone to a plain Gold reverse stamped with a 9ct and...
Agate, 9k Gold
Unavailable
H 2.96 in W 1.58 in D 0.32 in
Antique Celtic Cross Pendant Silver Cairngorm Victorian, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster , GB
An exquisite antique Scottish cross pendant from the Victorian era decorated with pyramid cut Jasper and Carnelian stones with seven cabochon cut Cairngorms which glow with a bright ...
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 1.38 in L 1.82 in
Gemolithos, Victorian, Early 19th Century Diamond Cross Brooch-Pendant
Located in Munich, DE
Gemolithos, Victorian, early 19th century diamond Cross brooch-pendant, silver and gold, est.
Diamond, Gold, 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.