Victorian Coral Beads
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Base Metal
20th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1920s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Late Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
10k Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Antique 1880s Italian Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Bracelets
Coral, Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Chain Bracelets
Coral, Silver
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian More Bracelets
Coral, Vermeil, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian More Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Drop Earrings
Coral, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1860s Italian Hats
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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 do coral beads mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What coral beads mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In West Africa, people tend to associate coral beads with royalty and power. Coral beads first arrived in Benin, Africa, during the 16th century when the Portuguese traded them for local handicrafts. You'll find a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Coral has several meanings and properties. Many consider coral to be the stone of peace, harmony and transformation and that it can help reduce stress and fear. Coral is also sought for its deep red to soft pink hue. Shop a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
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