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.
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Crescent, Heart & Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian brooch is a stunning testament to craftsmanship and artistry from its time. Beautifully crafted in 15c...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Brooch French 18K Gold & Silver Diamond Transformable Dog Roses, 1880
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An exceptional late 19th-century French transformable brooch designed as a naturalistic branch of dog rose, finely set throughout with rose-cut diamonds. Details: Late 19th century,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Floral Spray Brooch with Old European and Rose Cut Diamonds 19th Century
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking late 19th-century diamond floral spray brooch, acquired from Bonhams Paris, designed as a large naturalistic flower with cascading leafy sprays, curling stems and diamond-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Arrow Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Arrow Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 A finely crafted Victorian arrow brooch in stamped 15ct yellow gold, modelled with a tapered shaft, crisp feathered fletching and...
Gold, 15k Gold
High Victorian 10k Gold Coral Branch Brooch, Netherlands, Circa 1870
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold branch brooch with coral Detailed description the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm by 3.1 cm wide and 1.8 cm high weight 8.9 grams set with - 15 x various sizes flow...
Coral, 10k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Diamond Duck Stick Pin, Circa 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin 15ct Yellow Gold/ Silver Circa 1890 A finely modelled Victorian duck motif, the body pavé‑set in silver with glinting rose cut diamonds characteristic of the era...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Era Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Whistle Chatelaine
Located in Honolulu, HI
This exquisite piece is a rare example of 19th-century vanity history, featuring a whistle crafted from natural Mother of Pearl and heavy-gauge sterling silver. Historically associat...
Silver
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Branch Brooch with Pearls & Rose Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls and rose diamond up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.7 cm long and 2.6 cm wide Weight: 8...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Moonstone Eight-Ray Star Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking antique Victorian moonstone brooch, designed as an eight-rayed celestial star and set throughout with graduated cabochon moonstones. Details * Period: Victorian, circa 1...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian brooch with old mine and rose cut diamond up to 5.70ct 14k gold silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver branch brooch set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds, up to 5.70 ct - H/H - SI - size 14.5 x 14.5 x 1.5 cm. 8.4 cm x 5.4 cm Detailed description: Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Paste Set Monkey Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Monkey Brooch 9ct Gold & Silver Circa 1880 A wonderfully playful and eye-catching Victorian monkey brooch, crafted in a charming combi...
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Maharaja Star Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch pin gold silver
Located in Delhi, DL
A striking expression of Indian royal heritage, this magnificent starburst brooch is inspired by the iconic diamond brooch associated with **Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, Punj...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Silver
VICTORIAN brooch with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver branch brooch with pearls and rose diamonds totaling 0.40ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 3.8 cm long by 2....
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl Set Bird Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Set Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 A charming late Victorian brooch in 15ct yellow gold, modelled as a swallow perched serenely on a flowering branch. The ...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Vulcanite & French Jet Glass Mourning Brooch C-Clasp c. 1880s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic Victorian era (circa 1880s) composite mourning brooch featuring a dramatic interplay of materials and textures. The tiered, architectural oval base is masterfully molde...
VICTORIAN brooch/pendant with green enamal and rose cut diamond 14k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold with silver branch brooch/ pendant decorated with green enamel and with pearl and rose diamonds up to 1.00ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Floral Micro Mosaic in Malachite Gold Victorian Brooch Pin Estate Fine
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Victorian Handmade Floral Micro Mosaic in Malachite Gold Brooch. Featuring a Floral Micro Mosaic in Malachite Gem. Hand set in Hand-crafted 16K Yellow Gold ...
Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Italian 800 Silver Florentine Lily Fleur de Lis Brooch C. 1890
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic antique late Victorian era silver brooch featuring the iconic Giglio di Firenze (Florentine Lily) motif, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1890s). Crafted in solid...
Silver
Victorian brooch with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 18k gold 13.8 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold branch brooch set with ruby and diamonds totaling 0.60ct - H/I - SI - dimensions 5.5 cm x 3.0 cm detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 5.5 cm by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$350Sale Price / item|50% Off
French Victorian Style Multi Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical 3.1 carats dragonfly brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing an elegant interplay of vibrant gemstones and intricate pavé detailing. Featuring rou...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver and Gold, Victorian Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bow Brooch 18ct Gold and Silver Victorian craftsmanship at its finest. This silver and gold bow brooch showcases old cut diamonds in a classic 19th-century design...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14K Gold Black Onyx Panel Micro Mosaic Spaniel Dog Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This Victorian era micromosaic brooch captures a spaniel dog in mid leap, rendered in hundreds of tiny colored glass tesserae set against a polished black onyx ground. The onyx panel, rectangular and richly black, holds the micromosaic scene within a twisted 14K yellow gold wire frame, a decorative detail typical of the period's taste for textured, sculptural metalwork. Micromosaic work of this caliber was painstaking to produce, with each tessera individually placed to build the dog's fur, the curve of its back, and the grassy ground beneath its paws. The gold has been tested via acid test and confirmed as 14K, a detail collectors of Victorian era jewelry will appreciate given the absence of a visible hallmark. The brooch measures 1.0 by 1.375 inches (25.4 by 34.9mm) overall and weighs 12.1 grams, with the onyx panel itself measuring 31.71 by 24.53 by 4.36mm. Fine examples of Victorian era micromosaic brooches of this caliber have sold in the range of $2,000 to $10,000, reflecting the level of craftsmanship and steady collector demand for this type of miniature mosaic art. Micromosaic brooches like this one were popular souvenirs and keepsakes of the Victorian era, prized for their miniature artistry and often given as tokens of affection or remembrance. This piece would suit a collector of Victorian era jewelry, a lover of micromosaic artistry, or anyone drawn to antique dog themed jewelry...
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$242Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Victorian Style Emerald & Diamond Cross Brooch Cum Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking 2.7 Carats emerald and diamond cross brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a refined Victorian Revival inspired design with elegant Gothic influe...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sunburst Star Brooch Gems Pendant Certified Ceylon Sapphires
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Victorian Transformable Harlequin Gemstone Sunburst Star Brooch Pendant with Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphires and Green Metamict Zircon Circa 1890–1910 14 Carat Gold Weight: 14.9...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14...
Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Nicely proportioned with pave rose cut garnets and seed pearl eyes. Great quality. 2.5" x 1.5". 1860's USA.
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Harold A. Lazarus 1952-53 Silver and Paste Floral Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
This beautiful brooch is made from silver and was created by Harold A. Lazarus in 1952-53. A London maker, he was known for high-quality paste jewellery inspired by Georgian and Victorian designs. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed from silver - it is stamped on the reverse with a leopards head and lion passant showing sterling standard silver. The letter 'R' is stamped to represent the date 1952-53 and the initials 'HAL' are stamped for the maker Harold A. Lazarus. The brooch features a floral spray design and is set with multi-faceted, round, colourless paste stones. The brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch measures 5.5cm x 2.5cm. A Short History... Harold A. Lazarus was a London jeweller renowned for his exceptionally fine paste jewellery, often inspired by Georgian and Victorian designs. His pieces were crafted to closely imitate precious gemstones, using beautifully cut paste stones and silver settings to create a convincing sense of antique grandeur. Today, Harold Lazarus jewellery...
Silver
Antique Pair Of Scottish Dirk Brooches Sterling Silver Citrine Agate Jasper
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This pair of Scottish kilt pin was created in the last decades of the nineteenth century out of sterling silver. These kind pf pin are known as dirks, small replicas of traditional ...
Flower Brooch Victorian Antique 15ct Gold Pearl & Diamond, Circa 1880
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant Victorian Antique pearl and diamond floral spray brooch crafted in 15 carat yellow gold, dating to the late 19th century. Details • Period: Late Victorian, circa 1880–19...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 1.00ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.0 cm long by 2.6 cm wide weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Honeymoon Brooch 10k Gold Crescent Moon Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare piece to behold. This beautiful Victorian 10k gold brooch, in a crescent moon shape, decorated with inlaid seed pearls in a gradient of sizes, is the perfect finishing touch t...
Pearl, 10k Gold
Massive Victorian Coral Claw Stick Pin, 19th Century
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive 19th Century Victorian Coral Claw Stickpin set in 14k gold. Beautifully detailed claw holding large natural salmon toned coral bead. Special because of its impressive size. ...
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique North Star brooch, sterling silver and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique paste star brooch. A beautiful piece crafted in sterling silver with an aged patina, it depicts the North Star, loved by the Victorians for it's symbolism of hope...
Sterling Silver
Victorian 14k Gold & Silver Branch Brooch with 2.00ct Diamonds, 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver branch brooch with rose cut diamond up to 2.00 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 6.8 cm long and 3.4 cm wide Weight: 21....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian snake pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features blue sapphire and rose cut diamonds. Circa 1890. Has a trombone clasp. Serpents were highly symbolic d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
VICTORIAN Brooch with pearl and rose cut diamonds 0.40ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds. 0.40ct. - G/H - SI detailed description: dimensions of the brooch are 3.6 cm wide by 1.2 cm high weight 4.3 gr...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1895 Makers Mark L & L Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Brooch. Set with Gorgeous Sapphires & Diamonds. Beautifully Detailed...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid Victorian shell cameo with a exquisitely carved Neoclassical beauty with ornate headdress and jewelry. The gold frame is set with spli...
14k Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
c.1900 Victorian Sterling Silver Peridot Glass & Seed Pearl Circle Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
An antique late Victorian open circle brooch, dating to circa 1890. Crafted from sterling silver (stamped on the reverse), this elegant ring-shaped brooch features alternating rows o...
Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian DEAREST Acrostic Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian DEAREST Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 This stunning 15ct yellow gold Victorian brooch is a true masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates the elegance of its era. Cra...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
VICTORIAN brooch with coral form of cherubs, birds, and floral garlands 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold brooch set with coral in the form of cherubs, birds, and floral garlands – 20.1 grams Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.8 cm in length by 4.5 cm...
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian diamond gemstone 14k yellow gold and silver donkey brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian jewelers delighted in naturalistic animal brooches, and this standing donkey, circa 1900, is a marvelous example of the era's silver-topped gold technique — silver laid ove...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Red Paste Snake Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian snake stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece features red paste. Circa 1890. Weight: 2.95g Length: 7cm Diameter of the detail: 1cm IMPORTANT: As...
Gold
$117Sale Price / item|50% Off
Estate Vintage Style Victorian Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Unisex Silver Pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage Victorian Style Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and ...
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian brooch with enamel, cameo and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch decorated with black enamel, set with a cameo and rose diamonds up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.6 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Lava Cameo brooch depicting Jesus, Silver mount
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique, mid 19th century Lava Cameo brooch. It has a typical dark beige tone, finely carved with the side profile of Jesus facing right. Lava Cameos and Lava ...
Silver
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination of the hand carved stone cameo with the micromosia...
14k Gold
9th-Century Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait Brooch in Filigree Silver, 1850
Located in Honolulu, HI
This rare and evocative piece of 19th-century artistry offers a captivating glimpse into the refined world of European aristocracy. At its heart lies a meticulously hand-painted mini...
Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian heart pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features: - 1 amethyst, heart cut, TW 3.00ct, bP 5/4, SI - 41 seed pearls Weight: 4.73g Size...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Carat 9.00 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous crescent moon brooch dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece showcases a silver frame adorned with two rows of bright white round faceted old min...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian rock crystal faceted brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
ANTIQUE ENGLISH ROCK CRYSTAL BROOCH – C.1890s – GILT BRASS – FACETED OVAL CRYSTAL ✨ A beautiful and wonderfully romantic English antique brooch dating to around the 1890s, featuring...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Dog Brooch Pin, Circa 1890
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this Victorian reverse intaglio pin depicting a dog (most likely a French Bulldog) standing on grass. This antique 18 karat solid gold brooch is adorned with an Essex cry...
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scottish Sterling Thistle Kilt Pin, Ward Bros. from Glasgow c1949
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish Sterling Silver Thistle Kilt Pin by Ward Bros. from Glasgow 1949, with faux topaz. The "WBs" inside a diamond-shaped shield is the maker's mark for Ward Brothers. Their mark...
Sterling Silver
OLD DUTCH brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold, silver 9.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
OLD DUTCH 14k yellow gold with silver brooch/ pendant set with rose-cut diamonds up to 1.00ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch/ pendant are 2.8 cm long...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$5,950Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 18K Gold & Enamel Snake Brooch, Emerald & Pearl, France, Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Victorian/Napoleon III 18K yellow gold serpent/snake brooch - fine and elaborate chased gold finish to the body with chain and tassel details - hand made featuring blue ename...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14kt Gold Rose-tone Diamond Brooch, Circa 1880s, 0.08ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite Victorian-era pin is beautifully crafted from delicate 14-karat rose-tone gold, offering a romantic and authentic antique aesthetic. The simple, sophisticated design f...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Snake Serpent Brooch Ruby Eyes Pendant Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a very rare antique Victorian Snake Serpent Brooch depicting a magnificent three dimensional snake in 14 Karat Gold with two Ruby eyes and holding a Pearl in its mouth. Th...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Amethyst Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls, Circa 1880s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Antique Victorian Amethyst, Diamond & Pearl Gold Brooch – 3.3cm, circa 1880’s. A striking antique brooch featuring a vivid oval-cut amethyst at its center, surrounded by culture...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century. Beautifully detailed, set in silver topped gold w...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver