Victorian Bloodstone Ring
Antique 1880s American Victorian Fashion Rings
14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British George V Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
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Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Silver
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Signet Rings
Topaz, Gold
Antique 1890s British Cluster Rings
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signet Rings
10k Gold
Antique 1890s American Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century More Rings
Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings
9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 9k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s American Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
22k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British High Victorian More Rings
15k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Signet Rings
9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings
Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century More Rings
Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry
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.
- What is a Bloodstone ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Bloodstone is a hazy, unique green stone with intriguing flecks of orangey-red in it (these flecks are said to resemble blood spots – hence the name) caused by iron-rich mineral elements. Bloodstone rings are available in a variety of cuts such as cushion cut, oval, emerald cut, round and more. A bloodstone ring can make for a versatile accessory. Shop a collection of vintage and modern bloodstone rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Victorian ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Victorian rings are usually made with fine metals and feature impressive gemstones in ornate settings. The style of Victorian jewelry was defined during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901). Early Victorian rings were large, brightly colored, and boldly designed, with gemstones such as bloodstones, chalcedonies, garnets, moss agate, rubies, smoky quartz and topazes. During the mid-Victorian period, the designs were more sophisticated, using gemstones such as opals, crystals, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, black glass, jet, and rubies. In the late-Victorian period, platinum became widely used in the jewelry of the era and replaced gold and silver settings for the first time. Find a collection of antique and vintage Victorian rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, many Victorians gave engagement rings to their fiancées. In fact, the tradition of giving engagement rings became more popular during the Victorian era due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution. The economic growth of the time led to the creation of a middle class that had the ability to save up for special purchases. At the same time, gemstones mined in South Africa began arriving in England, increasing the supply of precious stones and making prices more affordable. Explore an assortment of antique Victorian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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