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 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
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
$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
$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
French Antique Apollo Belvedere Style Bust Stick Pin in Chalcedony and Gold
Located in London, GB
A French antique chalcedony and gold bust stick pin, with a carved bust of a woman's head, after the Apollo Belvedere, in frosted and polished deep brown chalcedony, engraved 532 and...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Portuguese 1.50ct Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 19k Gold Silver Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct and beautifully made antique Portuguese crescent moon brooch crafted in 19 karat Portuguese yellow gold and silver (circa 1887 - 1932). A great example of antique Portuguese jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
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
Antique Victorian Pearl and Diamond Flower Head, Snake Brooch. Circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Pearl and Diamond Snake Brooch. Victorian Serpent Brooch Circa. 890–1910 This exquisite antique brooch features a sensuous snake motif wrapped around a slender gold bar, cul...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k 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 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...
Onyx, 14k Gold
Charming Victorian Silver Cherub Brooch, H. Moller
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Silver Cherub Brooch by H. Moller, Norway circa 1890. Charming motif with intricate hand detailing in 830 grade silver. This was designed as a ...
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
Brooch with coral 14k yellow gold 7.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with coral Detailed description The brooch measures 3.2 cm high and 2.5 cm wide Total weight: 7.6 grams Set with: - 1 x 2.5 cm x 1.7 cm oval cabochon-...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 5.0 Ct Diamond Brooch or Tiara Hair Comb, 1870 circa
Located in Napoli, IT
This quite special and rare antique Tiara Hair comb can be turned in a brooch just by screwing the Diamond element at the back side, can be also used as comb bride veil. It is a vers...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch, 26g, Circa 1880, Lady's Head
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch with cameo - image of a lady's head Detailed description the brooch is 5.0 cm high and 3.8 cm wide total weight: 26.0 grams set with: - 3.2 cm x 2.5 cm x ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Victorian Etched Gold Buckle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Etched Gold Buckle Brooch with lovely hand engraving detailing throughout with bead work border, mounted in 14k gold. Excellent condition. 1890...
14k Gold
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Very fine...
14k Gold
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
Brooch with pearl, ruby, sapphire and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch in the shape of a butterfly with pearl, sapphire, ruby, and rose diamonds total approx. 0.90ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Violin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful figural brooch from the late 19th Century depicting a 3 dimensional realistic violin. Very likely made for a musician in the period. Made of gold filled metal with extraor...
Gold-filled
A Victorian sapphire and diamond bee brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond bee brooch, the thorax set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing approximately ½ carat, the abdomen with two rows set with five cushion-shaped facet...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
$300Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Magnificent Multi-Sapphire & Opal Oxidised Fan Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 15 Carat opal, multi sapphire and diamond brooch is crafted in 925 sterling silver. Sparkling diamonds in mixed sizes are delicately set throughout the design, totalling...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Pavé Set Turquoise & Seed Pearl Flower Brooch - Germany - Circa 1850
Located in Chatham, CA
Victorian pavé set natural Persian turquoise and seed pearl flower brooch - beautiful hand made quality - featuring 48 round bead set turquoise gemstones to form the petals and 8 bea...
Pearl, Turquoise, Metal
Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crescent brooch, set with old-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.50 carats, in a three row design, with an inner row and outer row, set with graduating...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Brooch in shape of moon with pearl and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold and silver moon brooch set with pearl and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the brooch is 2.7 cm wide and 3.1 cm high weight 5.5 grams set with...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k 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
$624Sale Price|20% Off
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
Antique Victorian Garnet & Diamond Star Cabochon Brooch/Pendant 14K Gold c.1870
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 14ct gold garnet and diamond star brooch/pendant made c.1870. This piece features such a sweet, intricate yet sophisticated...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 10 Carat Citrine Gold Victorian Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Victorian Handmade Oval Citrine Gold Brooch Pendant. Featuring a securely Hand set 10 Carat Oval Citrine in Beautifully H...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Red Gold Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold brooch with ruby and rose and old mine cut diamond 1.00 ct Detailed description the brooch is 3.1 cm high and 2.8 cm wide total weight: 9.0 grams set with: - 1 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Enamel Violet Stickpin of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A delicate antique stickpin dating to 1890–1900, designed as a finely detailed violet crafted in 14 karat gold, adorned with soft pale pink and purple enamel and centered with a lumi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver plate love token brooch of two tethered finely detailed turtle doves. For the Victorians there was a close association between true lovers...
Silver Plate
Victorian Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, surrounded by old-mine cut diamonds, in claw settings, enclosed by four tr...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Venus & Cupid Brooch 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1860s Introducing an exquisite early Victorian 14ct gold stamped cherub portrait brooch, featurin...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Incred...
14k Gold
Museum-Quality Victorian Portuguese Diamond Ribbon Brooch w/ 17ct Imperial Topaz
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally refined Victorian Portuguese brooch-pendant dating to the late 19th century, masterfully executed in the distinctive Portuguese trad...
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, Silver
$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
$217Sale Price / item|50% Off
Art Deco Vintage Style Victorian Brooch Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Victorian Brooch Vintage Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and frog, designed to make a bold statement. Crafte...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in pinchbeck. Circa 1860. The piece features a shell cameo depicting a lady facing right. The center part moves on a swivel. On th...
Pinchbeck
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1875 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch features a captivating shell portrait depicting a serene scene with a tree, two doves,...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Diamond Partridge Stock Pin Bird Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Partridge Brooch 9ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1880 Step back into the elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite brooch, showc...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
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
Early Victorian 28.43ct Natural No-Heat Ceylon Sapphires and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Early Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch, designed as a cruciform quatrefoil centred by five richly coloured natural Ceylon sapphires. The brooch is set with a pri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Banded Agate Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Black and White Enamel, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, fine antique Victorian mourning brooch. Crafted in 9kt gold with a rich aged patina and a bloomed gold centre setting, the brooch is an oval shape with beading and engr...
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
$1,486Sale Price|20% Off
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 cultured ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Late Victorian Enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Brooch with Morning Glory
Located in New York, NY
This round brooch is sterling silver and set with Guilloche enamel detailing and features a stylized morning glory floating on a stylized geometric sinuous background.It is marked 92...
Silver, Enamel
Tiffany Enamel Violets, Late 19th Century
Located in Riverdale, NY
Realistic spray of violets in enamel and gold from the late 19th Century. Fine gold wirework form a loosely wrapped "twine" holding the blooms togethe...
18k Gold
Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
Lovely oval shaped pendant or brooch has a hand painted miniature painting of a beautiful young woman with 3 diamonds accenting her veil. Painting is protected with a white gold, bez...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique Victorian era Vulcanite cameo brooch. It is a very well designed piece depicting a lady, possibly Mary. The cameo has some lig...
Belle Epoque Apollo God Lyre Musician Cameo Brooch 14 Karat Gold High Relief
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning large size antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Brooch Pin with a high relief carving of a neoclassical image of the God Apollo with a lyre instrument...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$236Sale Price|20% Off
French Painted Woman Portrait Round Pin Pendant in Silver Setting, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro French pin, featuring a Victorian-era lady painted on a round ceramic centerpiece, set in a decorative silver-tone setting. Can be worn as a...
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Arrow Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
This delicate Victorian pin captures the elegance and symbolism of 19th-century jewellery. Crafted in warm 9ct yellow gold, the arrow is beautifully detailed with fine texture and se...
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Agate Cameo Pearl Framed Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A finely carved agate cameo gives this antique Victorian brooch a graceful classical presence, depicting a female profile in creamy relief against a warm translucent ground. The port...
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Goddess Cameo Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
“Goddess of The Day” Shell Cameo Brooch Beautiful Fine Engraving Either Side 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Circa 1860 All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They ...
9k Gold
Victorian Gold Filled Garnet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Gold Filled Garnet Brooch from the late 19th Century. Scroll work etched motifs and leaves surround 3 flat cut oval garnets. 1880's USA. Very G...
Garnet, Gold-filled
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