Victorian Filigree
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Belts
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Vanity Items
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Doors and Gates
Iron
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Urns
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian More Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Easels
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Picture Frames
Metal
Antique 1840s Italian Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Picture Frames
Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Druzy, Amethyst, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1800s American Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1950s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Vermeil
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century English Victorian Vanity Items
Brass
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1880s American High Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Shelves
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Retro Brooches
Crystal
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1930s Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Link Bracelets
Garnet, Gold Plate
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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.
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