Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl and Ruby Swallow Bird Charm necklace
Located in London, GB
Dating to the late 19th century, this exquisite antique pendant embodies Victorian elegance
Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl and Ruby Swallow Bird Charm necklace
Located in London, GB
Dating to the late 19th century, this exquisite antique pendant embodies Victorian elegance
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.14 in W 1 in
Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
the quality of the pieces but also for the way the Victorians used them as meaningful symbols. Birds
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Rare Dove Bird Flower Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian High Relief
Located in New York, NY
. During the Victorian period jewelry with birds was often given to signify love and constancy across both
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.25 in L 2.25 in
Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Dove Bird Gold Pendant Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian pendant with a hand painted image of a Winged Cherub or
Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
a magnificent image of two love birds or doves with flowers on a red background in an Etruscan
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.25 in W 1.1 in
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Dove Swallow Bird of Peace Pendant Necklace adorned with a
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Large Silver Victorian Floral Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Silver- Acid Tested Circa 1880 Lovely double sided, Victorian oval shaped
Silver
Victorian 800 Silver Aesthetic Movement Bird Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sterling silver oval locket features an etched design with a gold overlay bird, and a polished smooth back
Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Enamel & Diamond Dove Bird Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bird Pendant 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian enamel dove pendant
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1 in
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
. The picture locket dates to the Victorian to Belle Epoque period circa 1840-1890. Bird motif lockets
Gold-filled
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Large Oval Engraved Aesthetic Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
, and impeccable craftsmanship, this sterling silver Victorian locket has a true heirloom quality. It
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.1 in
Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED CITRINE FOB PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A BIRD
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.4 in
Bird Motif Book Form 4 Picture Locket Enamel Pearl Pendant Charm Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A RARE PHOTO ALBUM BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN GOLD WITH A BIRD
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 1876 Sterling Silver Bird Locket by Horace Woodward, England
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Portland, England
Antique Victorian sterling silver locket dated 1876. This extraordinary silver locket is hallmarked
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Garnet Swallow Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era swallow bird brooch and pendant with rose cut diamonds centered with natural
Antique Gold Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This charming Victorian watch fob pendant combines fine craftsmanship with a unique design. The
Carnelian, Gold-filled
14K Gold Signature Hand Engraved Bird of Peace Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
The inspiration for this piece came from a pair of Victorian cufflinks that had the image of a bird
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond and Enamel Bird Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
touch that brings lifelike presence to the design. Birds in Victorian jewelry often symbolized freedom
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Onyx and Micromosaic Birds Round Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
colorful birds perched on a delicate branch adorned with forget-me-not flowers. Each element of the scene
Onyx, 9k Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Figural Bird Chatelaine Vinaigrette and Long Link Chain
Located in Montreal, QC
. Modeled as a Vessel topped with a Bird finial. The hinged Lid opens to reveal a Gilded pierced grill with
Sterling Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11 grams. Totally is diamond 3 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Acid tested to be 10k real gold. Please contact for an...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal Intaglio Bird Floral Motif Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal intaglio Bird floral motif necklace.
18k Gold
Seed Pearl Heart with Bird Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This is such a pretty necklace!!!!! Two antique items combined, a seed pearl heart with a Old
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.48 in L 19.69 in
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Bird
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th Century gold, silver, rose cut diamond and pink sapphire bird on a yellow gold chain.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Victorian Seed Pearl Love Birds Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This late 1800s Victorian love birds dove necklace is a century-old treasure, originally crafted
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Peacock Birds Citrine Diamond Pendant Necklace Circa 1890s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian Peacock Birds citrine and diamond pendant necklace, circa 1890s. The Victorian Peacock
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Bird Hair Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible micro mosaic locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This outstanding Etruscan piece
18k Gold
Victorian Mixed Metals Shakudo Pendant with Bird Motif
Located in Narberth, PA
the Victorian (ca1880) era is a wonderful example of the Shakudo art form! The pendant has a very
14k Gold, Copper, Sterling Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Painted Enameled "Bird and Love Letter" Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A sweet and sentimental locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14kt gold, this oval
Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Double Bird Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Victorian period and the birds are detailed so nicely. I have always wanted a bird necklace as I find them
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Pendant with Bird and Owl Motif
Located in Narberth, PA
. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. This unique piece from the Victorian (ca1880) era
Sterling Silver, Shakudo
Victorian Gold Locket with Bird and Plants, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold locket, with engraved bird and plants, in the centre, the bird is embossed, in
Gold
Victorian Silver Turquoise Nesting Love Birds Locket Pin / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver nesting love birds large locket that can be worn as a pin or a pendant
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Bird Locket
Located in Portland, England
swallow was very popular in the Victorian era and the jewellery with this bird motif was often given to
Sterling Silver
Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Bird Locket and Woven Chain in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible micro mosaic necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This outstanding Etruscan
18k Gold
Victorian 9ct Gold Front & Back Bird Floral Locket
Located in Portland, England
This beautiful and large 9ct gold back & front Victorian Aesthetic round locket was made circa the
Gold
Sold
H 0.65 in W 1.46 in L 2.86 in
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Emerald, Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds Bird on a Branch Pendant
Located in London, GB
Condition: Very Good Hallmarks: Austrian Comments: This beautiful Victorian pendant depicts a bird on
18k Gold
Antique Silver Top Gold Back Rose Cut Diamond Bird Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Diamond set Bird Pendant Necklace, the Silver top and Yellow Gold backed Bird measures 1
Diamond, Gold, Silver
French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, diamond, and seed pearl necklace comprised of a gold and
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Swallow Bird Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
iridescent red and green enamel, capturing the lifelike sheen and graceful motion of the beloved Victorian
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Pietra Dura Birds of Pliny Pendant of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18k Gold Pietra Dura Bird Pendant with Pearls & Rubies (c. 1870-1880): This exquisite
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.42 in D 0.24 in L 11.94 in
Antique Victorian Necklace Collar Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Birds Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian necklace, a so called collar comes with its original locket pendant. The locket was
Sterling Silver
Victorian Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Necklace Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian bird swallow locket pendant in 14 Karat Gold adorned with
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Ruby Baroque Pearl Bird Pendant Charm Lavaliere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning romantic antique Victorian - Edwardian Pendant or Charm in the form of a flying Bird
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charming Victorian Bird Motif Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and charming Victorian Bird Motif Locket from the 19th Century. A pair of birds are shown
Gold Plate
Sold
H 2.6 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Turquoise Bird Flower Locket Pendant Necklace Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian bird dove locket pendant brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.5 in W 1.4 in
Victorian Bird Swallow Locket Necklace Flower Garland Ruby Pearl Gold Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian bird swallow locket pendant in 10-14 Karat Gold in carved
Pearl, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Locket Pendant, Birds, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
. This is perfect for adding to your favourite long chain or necklace. Marks and era: Victorian era
Silver
Victorian Engraved Bird Silver Locket Aesthetic Movement
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
, dating between 1860-1880's. Sweet, romantic Victorian bird themed silver, yellow and rose gold locket
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 10K Gold Bird Pendant with Ruby
Located in Venice, CA
This highly detailed Victorian bird pendant is delicate, sweet, and poetic. The 10k gold bird has
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Silver Locket with Bird and Floral Detail
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Victorian locket has two beautiful sides to it. One side features a sweet bird in flight over
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Locket With Love Birds
Located in Portland, England
birds were a very popular symbol in the Victorian era and the jewellery with this love bird motif was
Silver
Victorian attributed Harry Emanuel Bird Nest Locket 18 Kt Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Harry Emanuel Art work This antique large locket pendant is Victorian period Distinctive artwork
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
portraits Depicting birds with foliates perched atop a lady's ribboned hat on one side and a lyre on the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gold Filled Victorian Bird Locket Pendant - Nature Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Gold Filled Style: Locket Theme: Bird, Nature Features: Etched
Gold-filled
Rock Crystal Layering Necklace with Vintage Paste Bird Brooch
Located in Colleyville, TX
design clasp, lends itself as the shimmering basis of a layering necklace design. Suspended from the
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Bird Dog Micro Mosaic Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a lovely Victorian pocket watch key fob charm pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. It
Gold
Antique Aesthetic Bird Design Silver Locket Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Aesthetic Bird Silver Locket Pendant sweet detailed open locket pendant The item comes
Silver
Sold
W 1.26 in D 0.44 in L 2.09 in
Antique Locket Pendant Brass Enamel Birds Flowers Butterfly Polychrome Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely Victorian locket was created in the last quarter of the 19th century out of brass. The
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Italian Fire Opal Gold Micromosaic Bird Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The triangular cut mosaic plaque depicting a bird, on black ground with a collet set fire opal in
Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.4 grams. Totally is diamond about 4 ct. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Peacock Bird Feather Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool and unusual Victorian pendant, c.1890. One each side, behind glass, is a little bird
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 18 in W 0.75 in D 0.1 in Dm 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Blackbird and the Snow - gold diamond Bird swallow Victorian inspired Necklace
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
Our 'Fancy Bird' Necklace is a Blackbird and the Snow Favorite. Cast in 14k yellow gold, finished
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Lady Bird Gold Leaf Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Victorian Yellow Gold leaf pendant is adorned with a pretty lady bird. The
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Locket Love Bird Scene
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
displaying beautiful Victorian workmanship. The front engraving depicts two love birds in flight, this is a
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Gold Bird Locket and Collar
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
For more details please click continue reading down below... This fabulous Victorian Sterling
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Large Silver Locket with Gold Bird Dated 1876
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold locket is hallmarked Birmingham 1876. A lovely
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Bird Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kunzite with 0.20ctw Rubilite and 0.10ctw Rose cut diamonds set in a vintage 18k rose gold and silver pendant. Includes new 18" 18k rose gold chain.
Diamond, Kunzite, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Garnet Bird Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Garnet with 0.15ctw Rubilite and 0.05ctw Rose cut diamonds set in a vintage 18k rose gold and silver pendant. Includes 18" 18k rose gold chain.
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold
H 18 in W 0.75 in D 0.1 in Dm 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Gold Diamond Bird Swallow Victorian Inspired Necklace
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
Our 'Fancy Bird' Necklace is a Blackbird and the Snow Favorite. Cast in 14k yellow gold, finished
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Bird Locket Sterling Silver Birmingham, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
bird resting on a branch of leaves. Victorian jewellery mirrored Queen Victoria’s life with the
Sterling Silver
18K Antique Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, Remontoir Watch Gold Bird Locket
Located in Rottedam, NL
An absolutely graceful and beautiful antique Victorian locket. A typical example of period
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 1.1 in
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Alfonse Mucha Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair in the fabulous...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.25 in L 2 in
Antique Victorian Gold Locket 16 Karat Etruscan Pearl, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant in an Etruscan open work motif set with pearls in the most stunning warm brushed 16 Karat Rose Gold. A perfect size - two ...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès "Love Tattoo" Jungle Love Shawl
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Jungle Love Tattoo Shawl was designed by Robert Dallet from the French Natural History Museum in Paris. The scarf glorifies the incomparable fur, the strong features and might...
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fabulous 18 x 25 mm pear shaped cabochon Brazilian indicolite tourmaline is set within a one of kind Steven Battelle design. Indicolite blue tourmaline is the rarest and most soug...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$18,377
Size: Approx. Fr 36 / 38 (EU)
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
PRADA black CROCODILE leather ODETTE BANDOLIERA Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Odette Crocodile Bandoliera shoulder bag in black croco leather. Its dual zip compartments are lined with smooth black lambskin and equipped with one slip pocket...
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian R
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$854Sale Price / item|23% Off
W 0.44 in L 0.95 in
Stunning Tsavorite & Diamond Panther Pendant in 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unleash bold elegance with this stunning panther-inspired pendant crafted in 18K white gold. Encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.71 carats, the design capture...
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 13.3 gr This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Archival SS 1991 Spectacular Coat Dress Swing Overcoat
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Absolutely spectacular Canework / Cannage Coat. Christian Dior SS 1991 Collection, numbered archival piece. Famously worn on the Runway and fe...
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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.