Victorian Crystal Locket
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Quartz, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Crystal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian More Bracelets
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Spanish Retro Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s American High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s English Renaissance Revival More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Necklace Enhancers
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Link Bracelets
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Jewelry
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Early Victorian Frames
Crystal, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Bangles
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Chain Bracelets
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian More Rings
Pearl, 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.