Late Victorian Diamond Pearl Bug Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian bug pin composed of 14K rose gold and platinum set with diamonds featuring a
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Diamond Pearl Bug Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian bug pin composed of 14K rose gold and platinum set with diamonds featuring a
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug crawling up a staff capped with a solitary pearl
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$8,181
H 0.22 in W 1.66 in L 1.15 in
Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby and 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold hinged pin and safety clasp. This antique Victorian bug brooch has been independently tested
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel bug brooch. Set to centre with five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian gemstone diamond 18k yellow gold enamel bug pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian enamel bug pin is a charming and highly expressive jewel, rich in detail and period
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 0.80ct Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the Victorian era comes this delightful bug brooch. Adorning the bugs body sits a 0.80
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
gold, whilst the diamonds are set within silver, typical of the Victorian era. It's a wonderful and
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Bug Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming Victorian brooch is crafted in the delightful form of a flying bug. At its centre
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,500
H 1.14 in W 0.75 in D 0.4 in
Antique Hematite Ruby Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Fly, Beetle, Insect Pendant Necklace
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
finished with a C locking clasp on the reverse side. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.3 grams Bug
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch. This
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Rock Crystal, Diamond, Garnet and Tiger Eye Bug Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous rock quartz crystal pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This lovely
Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.15 Carat Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming gem set fly brooch was created in the Victorian era. The thorax of the fly is made of
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Persian Turquoise Spider and Fly Insect Bug Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian - Edwardian Spider Web and Fly Pendant
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little brooch dates back to the 1880s and is a fabulous piece of Victorian jewellery
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Leaf Pendant 18 Karat Gold French Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique French Victorian Scarab, Beetle, Insect on a Leaf
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified, Burma, non-heat treated Oval cut Red Spinel weighing approximately 3.00 carats. The brooch also features a Sapphire weighing ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
$3,500
H 1.13 in W 0.63 in L 27 in
Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Victorian to Art Deco Beetle Bug Insect Pendant Necklace in Amethyst and Rock
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
$6,800
H 0.67 in W 0.71 in D 0.52 in L 0.04 in
Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful pair of rare antique Victorian Fly Insect Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds and
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Diamond Bug Earrings of 14k
Located in Lewisburg, PA
combination of cool silver settings over warm gold was characteristic of late Victorian jewelry, enhancing the
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Diamond Tourmaline Gold Bug Insect Ring
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
Inspired by a Victorian charm and handmade using the ancient 'lost wax casting' technique, this
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Antique Portuguese Palissy Majolica Pitcher with Lizards and Bugs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with hand decorated lizards, frogs and bugs in a grassy background.
Terracotta
Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A
Resin, Lucite
French Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Insect Bug Pendant Brooch Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Victorians adored their insect jewels and this bee pendant brooch is amongst the most beautiful and elegant
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Ring French Antique Insect Bug Gold
Located in New York, NY
and is a joy to behold. The Victorians adored their insect jewels and this ring is amongst the most
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
A Victorian Natural Pearl Ruby And Diamond Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl ruby and diamond bug brooch, the body with a baroque pearl, the legs
18k Gold, 9k Gold
Gem Set Victorian Bug Pin
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bug Pin. 15ct Gold and Silver
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Stainless Steel
Lariat Antique Charm Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
a kind. Easy and fun to wear and are great for everyday jewelry. This one has a Victorian bug at
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.52 in L 3.01 in
Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375
Located in Camelford, GB
Yellow Gold Style: Classic Victorian Bug Brooch, heavy construction and gem set Gemstones: Large round
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Amethyst Bug Gold Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine Antique Victorian Rock Crystal pendant is Circa 1880. Set with a Cabochon Amethyst
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone Ruby Bug Brooch 9 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
set in 9ct Gold, all genuine Victorian, Circa 1900. The lovely bug is adorned with 9 pale blue
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Precious Gem Set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1910 14K Yellow Gold Bug Pin set with Old Cut Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Centrally set
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian Opal Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Insect Pendant depicting a fly or bug with a central Opal Cabochon of great beauty. The
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug pin in delightful colors of yellow and pink and purple set in
Rock Crystal, Silver
Large Antique Gem set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful, Large Antique Bug Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold and set with a Turquoise, Fine Color Oval Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Circa: 1910 Gem set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Topped and Gold Back Bug Brooch, centrally set with A carved Emerald and Cabochon Emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Gold and Foiled Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our friendly 18K and foiled crystal bug pin will crawl his way into your heart. This unusually
18k Gold
Platinum, Gold, Demantoid Garnet & Sapphire Bug Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Cute Bug pin, Platinum top Gold Back, and set with Demantoid Garnets and Sapphires.
Garnet, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique Chalcedony and Gemstone Bug Necklace on 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This chalcedony pendant features a gem encrusted bee. The pendant was originally a 14k gold brooch (circa 1880-1900) transformed by the removal of the pin findings and the addition o...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Palissy Ware Style Portuguese Mafra Majolica Pottery with Lizards and Bugs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique Portuguese plate handcrafted in terra cotta or pottery in an eccentric three dimensional naturalist composition with lizards and beetles in a grass background. Stamp...
Pottery, Terracotta
15ct Gold, Victorian Bug Brooch: Cabochon Sapphire, Diamond & Cultured Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bug Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 Introducing our exquisite Victorian Bug Brooch
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
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H 1.78 in W 1.66 in D 0.71 in
Antique Victorian Gold Filled Turtles Brooch with Egyptian Scarab Shells
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victorian Bug brooch! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as
Gold-filled
Victorian Garnet Gold Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming Victorian Bohemian garnet bug brooch set in low carat "garnet" gold. Smart on a lapel or
Garnet, Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with
Garnet, Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Large Victorian Style Silver Gold Diamond Sapphire Articulated Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver top with Gold back Bug Brooch, measuring 2 inches from Wing end to end and 1 3/4 inches in
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Bristol Blue Vauxhall Glass Bug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful Victorian deep blue Vauxhall glass bug will be wonderful to wear for dress up or casual
Brass
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Victorian foiled rock crystal beetle brooch set in silver. The wonderful colors shimmer
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Vauxhall Mirrored Glass Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian Vauxhall red glass brooch made as a sideline at the mirror factory in the Vauxhall region
Base Metal
Large Vermeil and Silver Articulated Diamond Sapphire Beetle Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and impressive Beetle Form Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 1/4 inches wide, set with Rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and further set with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Large Vermeil and Silver Articulated Diamond Sapphire Beetle Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and impressive Beetle Form Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 1/4 inches wide, set with Rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and further set with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Sold
H 10.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Vintage Herend "Rothschild Bird' Porcelain Lidded Vase with Bugs & Butterflies
By Herend
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1970 in a Victorian style. The vase is done in the 'Rothschild Bird' pattern and has two different
Porcelain
Sold
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 10.25 in
19th Century English Victorian Iron Bootjack Depicting a Cricket with Antennae
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique English Victorian period iron bug bootjack from the 19th century with large antennae
Iron
Victorian Natural Pearl Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl ruby and diamond bug brooch, the body with a baroque pearl, the legs
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Multi Gem Set Silver Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Add some buzz to your wardrobe with this precious diamond studded bug brooch, dating from the Late
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Pearl Paste Bug Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Quartz Swiss Lapis Bug Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A beautiful antique bug pendant dating from the late Victorian era. The bug itself is set with rose
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Victorian Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Bug Earrings
Located in Sale, Cheshire
depicting a colourful bug. The 15k gold mounts feature breath-taking detail and elaborate Etruscan applied
15k Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Bug Brooch 10 Carat Amethyst Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful Victorian Amethyst bug brooch is set in Silver, circa 1880. The brooch is handmade
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Antique Pearl Garnet Diamond Silver Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A fine and impressive antique brooch styled as a winged insect. Thorax set with an oval cabochon garnet and a single natural pearl. Wings set with rose-cut diamonds. An excellent con...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Spray with Opal Bug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Demantoid garnet and diamond floral spray, the flowers set with natural pearls and an opal insect. Mounted in gold and platinum.
Garnet, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Platinum, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone Silver Bug, circa 1900 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Sapphires. All genuine Victorian, circa 1900. The Sterling Silver Insect has lovely all round engraving
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique French Bug Brooch
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Late 1800s early 1900s marked French black green glass gold wash beetle brooch. Gripoix-style molding and antique clasp style.
Sold
W 0.52 in D 0.28 in L 0.67 in
Victorian Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee/Insect/Bug Stick Pin, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Insect Stick pin in the form of a bee (bug) with ruby eyes, sapphire body, diamond wings and pearl
Diamond, White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
One of a Kind Victorian Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Bug Beetle Ring
By West and Son Jewellery
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
One of a kind Antique Victorian carved Rock Crystal and Garnet Bug Beetle ring on later French 18
Garnet, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Pearl Sapphire Gold Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A beautiful insect/bug brooch featuring a winged bug with a sapphire and pearl thorax and diamond
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Spider Bug Pendant Charm - Rose Cut Diamonds & Enamel
Located in Danvers, MA
swinging and swaying antique gem set gold spider-like bug. Crafted of 12K to 15K rosy to yellow gold, the
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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
$8,750
W 1.06 in L 7 in
VICTORIAN 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet In Brushed 15Kt Gold & Blue Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival bracelet. This is a beautiful elegant bracelet created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back the 1880. The fabulous bangle bra...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...
Unavailable|$5,599
W 1.5 in L 6.5 in
Vintage 1960s 14kt Gold Charm bracelet 8 Charms, Retro Statement Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Vintage Retro 1960's 14kt solid yellow old charm bracelet . Bracelet has 8 charms attached to wide double curb link chain with tongue and box clasp with double safety chain . Marked ...
Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Lanvin white grecian style washed silk crystal embellished wedding dress gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lanvin Paris Collection Blanche Resort 2011 A beautiful floor length grecian style loose fitting ivory gown with crystal embellished waist band that would work beautifully as wedding...
$5,431
H 1.75 in W 1.3 in
Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Venus & Cupid Brooch 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1860s Introducing an exquisite early Victorian 14ct gold stamped cherub portrait brooch, featuring a beautifully hand-painted...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.6 carats, the tail set with twelve emeralds and four diamonds, the wing...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,393Sale Price|30% Off
W 1 in L 1.5 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Victorian gold brooch Brooch is mounted with pearls and pearl surround and European cut diamonds Center Pearl measuring 10 mm 14 karat yellow gold Old European ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco bracelet designed by Cartier Paris. This is an absolutely fabulous bracelet, created in Paris France during the high art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, bac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1880. A gold and silver necklace with one central florette set with a natural round pearl surrounded by eight petals, each set with ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
$120,000
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Graves filled scores of opulent rooms with furniture and treasures to tell the story of how new money remade New York society.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Representing everlasting love, serpentine often appear on fashionable gems from the era on Queen Victoria.
A new show at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, in Providence, reveals why the various and sundry creations of the Gorham Manufacturing Company still shine.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Enriching rooms with layers of visual interest is key to the New York– and Toronto-based decorator’s signature style.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.