1898 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cow Creamer
By Maurice Freeman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
finial realistically modelled in the form of a fly. This impressive Victorian cow creamer is fitted
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold|$600
Silver Plated Fishing Reel Trophy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
British riverbanks. The Victorian era of fly fishing is also the era fly fishing jumped from a practical
Silver
For the Fisherman Sterling Silver Victorian Fly Fishing Place Card Holders
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Britain in the Victorian era, a time when dinners were formal. Four flies, brightly colored, would attract
Sold|$760
Victorian Spider and the Fly Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The spider and the fly are common themes in Victorian jewelry as is the snake in all its forms. The
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Victorian “The Spider & The Fly” Drop Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the spider to the fly…. Literature enthusiasts will
15k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Coral, Diamond and Enameled Fly Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous and very unique pair of earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This unusual design is
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Opal Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Fly Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine brooch in the shape of a fly, its body set with rose cut diamonds and rubies all set in
Opal, Ruby, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian Reverse Painted Crystal Fly Fishing Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
fly fishing rod, The piece measures just under 2.5 inches long.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Moonstone Pearl Spider and Fly Insect Pendant
Located in New York, NY
wings and eyes. The jewels are set in 10 Karat Gold. The spider and fly date to the Victorian period
Moonstone, Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold
Victorian 10K Gold Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Fly and Arrow Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
combination of Victorian motifs. The thorax of the fly is an impressive diamond: a rounded triangle shaped Old
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold
Sold|$2,063
Victorian Oil Figure Fly Fishing in Peaceful Mountain Valley Serene Landscape
By Thomas Spinks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mountain Valley by Thomas Spinks (British 1847-1927) signed & dated 1890 signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 17 x 23 inches Canvas: 12 x 18 inches Provenance: Private collection, Sc...
Oil
C1867 Gold toned Realistic Fly Earrings w/ Diamond Registry Mark
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these 20 mm long fun fly earrings made of various metals. They are quite realistic with
9k Gold, Mixed Metal
Web of Gold Turquoise and Pearl Spider and Fly Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
the spider and the fly. The spider's web is woven of 18k gold. A turquoise stone dots the center of
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Dark Flora Print Fly Agaric A floral arrangements x 3 Prints Set
Located in London, GB
, but so worth it for the final image." - Jasper Goodall Inspired by Victorian era taxidermy dioramas
Archival Pigment
Sold|$2,360
Antique Victorian Spider Ring 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
points. 5.2 Grams, 3.5 x 3.8cm. The spider and the fly are very Victorian pieces as spiders, flys
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Fly Scatter-Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond fly scatter-pin brooch, each pin in the form of a fly, set with an
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$1,186
French Victorian Fly Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful barrette brooch, french made circa 1860. Gold 18K and silver, set with turquoises, rose cut diamonds and natural pearls. Weight: 4.40 grams Dimensions: 5*2 cm
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold|$4,500
Wonderful Victorian Fly Scatter Pins
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of antique scatter fly pins, ruby, sapphire, pearl and diamond set in 18K and
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Ruby Pearl Fly Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool late Victorian fly pendant, modelled in 9k gold and set with rubies and pearls. STONES
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold
Sold|$4,099
Mid-Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Fly Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
A mid Victorian 20k gold, garnet and diamond fly brooch. The rose-cut diamond and garnet eye fly
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,500
Victorian Diamond and Opal Fly Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.45cttw old European and Rose cut diamonds with opal accents set in vintage 18kt yellow gold mountings. Circa 1880.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Carbuncle Garnet Diamond Fly Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Striking Victorian brooch featuring a vivid carbuncle garnet with diamond-set fly resting on top. I
White Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Opal Spider Fly Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Opal
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Victorian yellow gold and silver top brooch pin,featuring three flies,crafted with rose cut
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Diamond Fly Locket Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine Victorian Etruscan Revival locket modelled in 15k Gold throughout. Incredibly detailed rope
Coral, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Dragonfly Sterling Silver Brooch circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Dragon Fly brooch is set with beautiful pearls
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Large Dragonfly Brooch Silver Blue Enamel, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
during the Victorian Eras. This lovely Dragon fly is quite large and certainly makes a statement when
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Dragon Fly Black Wrought Iron Coat Tree
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Amazing detailed and monumental Victorian coat tree with dragon fly detail. Drilled holes for hooks
Wrought Iron
Victorian 9ct Gold Miniature Amethyst Fob Seal with Carved Fly, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulously dainty and rare Victorian 9ct gold fob seal that has a masterfully carved fly insect
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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