Antique 19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch Period: Victorian Year: c.1850s Material
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch Period: Victorian Year: c.1850s Material
Cut Steel
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Metamorpha dido' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Chrysiridia madagascarensis' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Danaus plexippus 2. Tiramala limniace' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Iliades agenor 2. Parides aeneas' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Hestia idea 2. Ideopsis daos' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Parnassius apollo 2. Aporia cratoegi' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. Vanessa urticae 2. 3. Pyrameis cardui' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. 2. Helicopis acis 3. Zeonia chorinceus' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1. 2. Delias eucharis 3. Delias philyra' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
of butterflies.
Lithograph
$35
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in
Butterflies, late 19th century antique natural history colour lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
of butterflies.
Lithograph
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Butterfly Pin
Located in New York, NY
details of the butterfly's form. Weight: 5.9 grams Stone: Old European center 0.17ct, sides 0.6ttw
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Opaline, Contemporary Butterfly Sculpture under 19th Century Glass Dome
Located in New York, NY
Opaline is a contemporary sculptural work by Hasharat, composed of preserved butterfly specimens
Glass
$480Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.75 in W 5.25 in D 6.25 in
Antique Majolica Fielding Bamboo Basketweave Hummingbird Butterfly Pitcher Jug
By Simon Fielding
Located in Dayton, OH
design with hummingbirds, butterfly and flowers, turquoise interior. British Registration mark on base
Majolica
Antique multigem butterfly brooch in 18 karat gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique multigem butterfly brooch in 18 karat gold and silver. Antique brooch depicting a butterfly
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond, Emerald and Gold Butterfly Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond, emerald and gold butterfly and crescent pendant, with a butterfly in the centre
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Charm of 18k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This delightful charm showcases a pietra dura butterfly, intricately inlaid with hard stones and
14k Gold, 18k Gold
$623
H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 0.99 in
LARGE ViNTAGE TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLIES INSIDE GOOD SIZED DISPLAY CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sized display case which houses large vintage Taxidermy Butterfly's Please note the delivery fee
Wood
Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$6,950
H 19 in W 22 in
19th century English still life of Strawberries in a landscape with butterfly
By Henry George Todd
Located in Woodbury, CT
Henry George Todd (British, fl. late 19th century) Still Life of Strawberries with Butterfly Signed
Canvas, Oil
$1,150
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 14.75 in
Antique English Bamboo Table with Later ARTISAN Decoupage BUTTERFLY
Located in Atlanta, GA
decoupage of butterflies and moths, all framed with a border.
Bamboo, Wood
$2,200
W 1.3 in L 1.15 in
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Amethyst Peridot Vintage Style Butterfly Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
A graceful vintage-style butterfly pendant that symbolizes transformation and beauty. Natural
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1880s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond ButterFly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$980 / set
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Majolica Pair of Jardinieres Butterflies & Snails Royal Worcester
By Royal Worcester
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Victorian Majolica jardinieres in a shape of wooden fence boxes with ivy, a snail and a
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
$210
H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Antique German Dresden Ruffled Serpentine Floral Butterfly Bowl Compote 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
ruffled edge design, gold trim, flowers and insects (butterflies, ladybugs, moths). DIMENSIONS 9” x 8.5
Porcelain
$200 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 6.7 in
Two Antique Bing & Grondahl Plates, Hand-Painted with Butterfly and Insect
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique b & g Bing & Grondahl plates. Hand-painted with butterfly and insect. Measures: 16.5
$897
H 0.4 in W 0.99 in D 0.44 in
Antique Gold Scarf Ring Three Colour Gold Silver Swallow Butterfly Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
have been applied to create an open air scene depicting a swallow on fight, a butterfly, different
Gold, Silver
Zabihi Collection Vintage Green Turkish Anatolian Butterfly Rug dated 1975
Located in New York, NY
a Turkish Anatolian green color rug with a butterfly design dated 1975 item j4972 1'10'' x 3'5''
Wool
Minton Dessert Service with Butterflies and Flowers and Gold Rims
By Minton
Located in Pembroke, MA
ground, hand painted butterflies, flowers and floral garlands. The perimeters and inside diameters of the
Porcelain
Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company Double Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length. Silver top
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$3,100
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Antique 1881 Rookwood Butterfly Chocolate Pot Teapot Coffee Pot Pitcher 9.5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
and butterfly motif with lid and handle. Accompanying paperwork attributes this pitcher to E.P
Pottery
18KT Blackened White Gold Butterfly Brooch with 23.13 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
against the blackened gold give us that lovely Victorian feeling in this timeless piece. The butterfly
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bacchus Dionysus with Butterfly Cameo Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and very rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Cameo Pendant or
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,895
H 1.5 in W 30 in D 23.13 in
Large Antique English Paper Mache Serving Tray with Gilt Flowers & Butterflies
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Late Victorian style. The tray is composed of
Paper
$895 / set
H 10 in W 9 in D 6 in
Simpson Hall Miller Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Butterfly Tea Set - 6 Pcs
By Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simpson Hall Miller Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Butterfly Tea Set - 6 Pcs. Listing includes (2
Silver Plate
$7,960
W 2.9 in L 1.75 in
Antique Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond Silver-Topped 14k Yellow Gold Butterfly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
turquoise, creating a kaleidoscope of colors. Crafted in 14k gold and silver-topped, this Victorian treasure
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$10,369
H 10.63 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Antique Drum Bell & Castanet Music Box with Butterfly Strikers, Paillard, c.1890
By Paillard Frères 1
Located in London, GB
by butterfly strikers, each of which is individually enamelled in red, white, blue and navy. The
Brass, Enamel, Steel
$169
H 1.75 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Oval Platter 16 Bing and Grondahl B&G Kjøbenhavn Denmark Butterfly Lace Blue
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval Platter 16 Bing and Grondahl B&G Kjøbenhavn Denmark Butterfly Lace Blue. Item featured is
Porcelain
$560
H 9.45 in Dm 5.91 in
Antique Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Bing & Grøndahl porcelain vase with hand-painted butterflies and flowers. Handles modelled
Porcelain
Statement Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Ruby and Opal Center Stone in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Statement Butterfly Diamond Brooch Pin Ruby and Opal Center Stone in 925 Silver in sterling silver
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$200
H 1.75 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
16" Oval Platter 15 Bing and Grondahl B&G Kjøbenhavn Denmark Butterfly Lace Blue
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
16" Oval Platter 15 Bing and Grondahl B&G Kjøbenhavn Denmark Butterfly Lace Blue. Item featured is
Porcelain
Bes Ben Velvet Mask Hat with Cut Steel Butterflies
By Bes-Ben
Located in New York, NY
created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Black velvet mask shaped hat with Victorian
English Victorian Enameled Glass And Bronze Mounted Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Enameled bronze mounted glass vase as lamp. English Victorian chinoiserie enameled florals with
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
$34,593
H 0.33 in W 2.05 in L 4.29 in
6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian sapphire and diamond butterfly brooch has been independently tested using state of the art
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
King of Swords by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí
Located in New Orleans, LA
decorated with butterflies, and in Victorian Fairy Tarot, the king has butterfly wings himself. The King of
Gouache, Photographic Paper
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the thorax with a round cabochon emerald, the abdomen
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
A Victorian Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the body set with old-cut diamonds, the wings embellished
18k Gold
Magnificent Late Victorian Diamond-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent late Victorian diamond-set butterfly brooch, the brooch in the form of a butterfly
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the body is a gold spring terminating to a natural pearl
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, the thorax and wings set with old
Diamond, Ruby, 15k 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.
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