1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This dazzling mixed-lace Victorian cape is lavishly embellished with sparkling sequins and hand
1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This dazzling mixed-lace Victorian cape is lavishly embellished with sparkling sequins and hand
Sold|$2,800
Gold Beaded Victorian Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
Made in 14K yellow gold, consisting of gold beads "strung" together on gold metal wire and
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,629
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Indulge in the antique allure of this Banded Agate Bead Necklace... Featuring twenty nine separate
Agate
Sold|$3,200
Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
C.1880 Victorian over-sized graduated banded agate bead necklace with original clasp. This necklace
Agate
Antique Victorian Era 18K Gold Double Strand Opal Beads Bracelet
Located in Versailles, FR
beads measuring from 5mm in diameter the smallest to 7mm in diameter the biggest. They are attached to 4
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-Victorian Tortoiseshell Pique Bead Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A most unusual, Museum Quality, Victorian graduated bead necklace - dating to c.1860. The beads are
9k Gold, Silver
Sold|$11,000
Victorian Granulated Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Granulated 22 carat gold bead necklace.
22k Gold
Antique Victorian Serpentine Beaded Necklace Dragon Clasp Circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This magnificent long antique Beaded Serpentine necklace is from the Victorian era, Circa 1900. The
Sold|$1,150
Victorian Pearl and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pearl and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Sold|$3,450
Victorian Onyx Cross & Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
onyx & gold chain with removable onyx & gold cross.
Onyx
Victorian Extra Long Beaded Jet and Locket or Watch Chain Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
One 1880's Extra Long And Extra Fabulous Beaded Black Jet Necklace Chain Measuring Approximately 72
15k Gold
Sold|$12,750
Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 19th century turquoise and gold snake necklace. Fully articulated snake with hundreds of
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$13,500
Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 19th century turquoise and gold snake necklace. Fully articulated snake with hundreds of
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,750
Victorian Turquoise Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian snake bracelet with cabochon turquoise beads set in 18 karat gold. Typically encrusted
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$12,950
Victorian Citrine & Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Madeira Citrine Gold Necklace from the Victorian Period is composed of sixteen graduated oval cut
Citrine, 14k Gold
Three Strand Whitby Jet Graduated Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Whitby Jet Three Strand Graduated Bead Necklace with Triangular Spacers from England, circa 1890
Sold|$3,200
Victorian Amethyst Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique Victorian bracelet. 7" long. Brilliant faceted amethysts interspersed with
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Sold|$9,600
Victorian Turquoise Gold Turtle Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond encrusted Turtle necklace in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1890.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Jade Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful antique beaded Jade necklace is Victorian Circa 1900. The fabulous necklace is
Jade, Base Metal
Antique Victorian Small Coral Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This Victorian Coral Necklace is wonderful, Circa 1900. The necklace is adorned in beautiful
Coral
Victorian Citrine Pearl Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
For more details please click continue reading down below... This fabulous Antique Victorian
Citrine, Pearl
Antique Victorian Double Coral Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous Antique Victorian double Coral
Coral, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Bracelet, circa 1980
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This Victorian Silver Albertine bracelet is Circa 1890. This lovely bracelet is complete with two
Silver
Antique Long Paste Necklace Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Paste Stone necklace is Circa 1900. Beautiful round Paste Stones sit around the neck and cascade down beautifully, all set in White metal. Paste is a ...
14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K Yellow Gold 5mm Cultured Pearl Necklace 16" You are viewing a beautiful pearl necklace. This necklace measures 16" in length. It features 5mm cultured pearls and a 14k yellow g...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Boxed Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
genuine Victorian piece Circa 1900. The necklace is adorned with lovely cultured Pearls displaying
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Victorian Asprey Natural Seed Pearl Gold Necklace
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely mid Victorian Natural Seed Pearl necklace on Yellow Gold and split Seed Pearl "Push In
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Gainesville, FL
Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Beaded 8mm Cultured Pearl Necklace 16" You are viewing a Stunning Cultured
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Bullseye Agate Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Victorian necklace is made from the most sought after Bulls Eye Agates you
Agate, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Moonstone Gold Bracelet circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Victorian Antique bracelet is set in 9ct yellow gold which has developed a rosy hue
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
For more details please click continue reading down below... This very beautiful Antique Victorian
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,500
Impressive Victorian Amethyst Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst beads dangle from this lovely Victorian necklace in 18 karat gold.
Antique Victorian Citrine Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1870
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
creamy tone, they are lovely lustrous and natural. This is very well made from the Victorian Era, with
Citrine, Pearl, Silver
Antique Victorian Ball Necklace Gold Gilt Balls, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful Victorian graduating ball necklace is Circa 1880. The balls are set in Gold Gilt
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Bracelet circa 1880 Gold Gilt
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning 18ct Yellow Gold on pinchbeck bracelet is adorned by three large Paste Garnet Stones. Three fabulous Cabochon Garnet Pastes are in the centre gallery and have a deep r...
Pair of Victorian Micro-Mosiac and Emerald Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of micro-mosaic bracelets (plaques depicting butterflies) set in gilt metal, strung with 6 rows of (contemporary) natural emeralds. Italian, c1870.
Emerald, Gilt Metal
Black Silk Velvet Crytal Jet and Gunmetal Beaded Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
Full length long silk velvet victorian beaded dress. This dress is embellished with crystal jet and
Antique Victorian Ball Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This gorgeous Antique Victorian necklace has been modelled in Silver gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold. It
18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Style Five Strand Baroque Pearl Festoon Necklace Presented by Kate Wang
Located in St.amford, CT
18K gold stations. Unmarked, gold content is tested. Victorian 1840-1860 possibly older
Antique Victorian Pink Paste Necklace Fabulous Necklace with Dropper, circa 1870
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This spectacular Pink Paste collar necklace is absolutely beautiful, set in 18ct Gold Gilt on Silver, all complete with the dropper pendant. Each Pink Paste is set in stunning canne...
Sold|$5,500
Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A true antique piece. This graduated pearl necklace nests four strands of natural pearls at the lengths of 16", 17", 18", 19" and clasps together with a rosecut diamond box clasp in...
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$4,500
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous riviere necklace set with oval graduating amethysts set in yellow gold claw bezels.
Amethyst
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Full Cert, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An elegant antique Victorian Necklace C. 1900, lined with lovely natural Pearls which graduate in
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver
Antique Victorian Carved Coral Bracelet
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Wired antique natural carved coral clamper style bracelet with intricate components. Unsigned. Circumference is 6.24" around. 2" wide.
Antique Victorian Pearl 2.25 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Clasp circa 1900 Necklace
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This remarkable Victorian Pearl necklace is adorned with a 2.25ct Blue Zircon and Diamond 18ct
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Zircon, White Gold
Victorian Black Onyx Seed Pearl Mourning 14 Kart Yellow Gold Locket and Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
been accented with seed Pearls on the front of the locket. The necklace features black Onyx beads of
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Black Onyx Cross with Silver Design and 14 Karat Gold and Onyx Chain
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian cross is made from black Onyx and features a silver floral design on top of the
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Coral, Necklace, Gold, 1880, Dutch Costume Jewelry
Located in EL Waalre, NL
owners. The shape and size of the beads sorted, in shape and color. The handmade golden clasp is
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sold|$9,200
Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
beads. Cabochon ruby eyes and diamond accents. Tails clasps into head for closure. Victorian serpent
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Paste Necklace with Dropper
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Paste necklace is Circa 1900. Beautiful round Paste Stones sit around the neck which leads to a lovely old Paste dropper, all set in Sterling Silver. ...
Sterling Silver
English Turn of the Century Coral and 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
English Turn of the Century Coral and 14K White and Yellow Gold Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold
Decadent Jewels Amethyst Prasiolite Tourmaline Riviere Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Statment necklace with large pear shaped Amethyst and Prasiolite hanging from a strand of 10mm round Amethyst and 5mm Multi colour Tourmaline set in filligree Sterling Silver frames....
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Suffragette Necklace Quartz Amethyst Malachite 14 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Antique Suffragette necklace is set with genuine gemstones with a 14ct gold clasp. The white stones are Rock Crystal the purple is natural Amethyst and the malachite i...
Amethyst, Malachite, Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Pearl Line Bracelet Bangle 585 Purity Natural White
Located in Camelford, GB
: Victorian / wedding style Age: Vintage late 1900s (c1980s) Condition: Excellent Hallmark: 14k It is a truly
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,800
"Pools of Light" Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pools of Light" jewelry was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This jewelry which is set with polished rock crystal balls was believed to have mystical properti...
Rock Crystal
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Choker
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this exquisite Victorian (1837-1901) black jet beaded choker. Rows of black jet
Pair of Victorian Mahogany, Beaded Footstools, Circa 1870
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Victorian walnut footstools with bead work seats, worked in grape and leaf clusters and
Walnut, Wool, Beads
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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