Victorian Equestrian Jewelry
20th Century British Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Base Metal
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cufflinks
Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold
Vintage 1960s Asian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold
1990s Band Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian More Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Drop Earrings
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
Turquoise, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Hoop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Copper, Enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s British High Victorian Cufflinks
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s British High Victorian Cufflinks
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French High Victorian More Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
18k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Cufflinks
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Agate, Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cufflinks
Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cufflinks
10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Accessories
Silver Plate
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Antique 1880s American Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French More Necklaces
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s European Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Jewelry
15k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Bangles
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Enamel, Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To be able to tell if jewelry is Victorian, a buyer can look for certain characteristics that have come to define these pieces, but it may be difficult given that no single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and snake jewels made during the Victorian era came in a vast array of styles. Romantic period jewelry featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. 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. The best way to tell if jewelry is Victorian is generally to work with an antiques appraiser or otherwise qualified professional in the jewelry industry. Shop a collection of antique Victorian jewelry from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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