Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, 6 Diamonds, total 0.09 ct, H VS, brilliant cut, diameter app. 22.0 mm A...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red and Green Enamel 2 Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red and light green vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 2.02 ct, G VS, measurements app. 11.8 mm x 13.0 mm Abo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant locket, 18k yellow gold, emerald greeen vitreous enamel, guilloche engraving and hand engraving of the letters >LM<, 3 diamonds, total 0.03 ct, G VS brilli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Heart Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection, 18k yellow gold, emerald green vitreous enamel, 3 diamonds, total 0.03 ct, G VS brilliant cut About the creator Vict...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Set 2 Cut & Beveled Glass Heart Shaped Candy Dish Jewelry Trinket Keepsake Box
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 handmade cut and beveled Glass Heart shaped lidded Boxes, Candy Dish, Jewlery, Keepsake, Trinket Boxes. Beautiful craftsmanship for so many memorable things. Simply a lovely...
Cut Glass
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Rose Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k Rose Gold - 8 Diamonds, total 0.16 ct, H VS for two pictures About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowne...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Heart Shaped Locket Pendant by Victor Mayer, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8 diamonds total 0.16 ct, G VS, for two pictures About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique - 18k gold Victorian flying eagle brooch - power & vision pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
This wonderful Victorian eagle brooch stole our hearts the second we laid eyes on it.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Heart Necklace Black Enamel Black Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing from 19th century Victorian traditions, the heart represents the endurance of the soul and the cycle of renewal, while the angel wings signify guidance and the connection bet...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Two Colored Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Dark/Light Blue Enamel Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, dark blue and light blue vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 2.02 ct, G VS, measurements app. 11.8 mm x 13.0 mm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K White Gold Heart Amethyst & Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Individually hand fabricated as unique of solid 18 KT white gold Inspired by the Victorian sweet heart jewellery gorgeously modelled with a top bow and a sweet heart swinging down Th...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Heart Charm Bracelet Ruby Diamond Chain Cuff Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the sentimental jewelry of Victorian England the heart was the central token of devotion, and the arrow through it marked a love that had found its target, worn as a promise and a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Victorian 32 Cttw. Blue Opal, Apatite, C.Z and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that defines Victorian jewelry. At the heart of these exquisite earrings is a captivating cabochon Doublet Blue...
Diamond, Opal, Apatite, Gold, Sterling Silver
Heart Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red and Pink Enamel 2 Diamonds 2.02ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, red and pink two-sided vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 2.02 ct, G VS, measurements app. 11.8 mm x 13.0 mm About the c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Two Colored Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Green/Yellow Enamel 2 Diamonds 2.02 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, olive green and yellow vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 2.02 ct, G VS, measurements app. 11.8 mm x 13.0 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Heart Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Yellow Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark collection, yellow vitreous enamel, 4 diamonds 0.8 ct, H VS, brilliant cut About the creator Victor...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
LB offers Sterling Silver Vintage Heart Coral Turquoise Mexican beads Necklace
By Lorraine’s Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large Vintage Chased Victorian Sterling Silver heart Pendant. Turquoise rondelles and round Coral beads add a Southwestern vibe to this piece.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Rare 18k gold Victorian owl brooch - large Owl Head - Antique pin - Art Nouveau
Located in Antwerp, BE
This wonderful Victorian owl brooch stole our hearts the second we laid eyes on it.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Garnet Pearl Heart Leaf Dangle Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful and romantic, these Garnet Dangle Earrings showcase rich natural garnets accented with delicate pearls in an elegant Victorian Style composition. Heart and leaf details add ...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.90 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique Victorian brooch has a symmetrical heart and intertwining snake design.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Solid Gold Natural Peridot Pearl Vintage Victorian Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Infused with a sweet, nostalgic grace, this enchanting Natural Peridot Pearl Vintage Style Engagement Ring captures the very heart of a Victorian era inspired design. Standing proudl...
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 8.50 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Lapel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9ct yellow gold. The Victorian brooch is embellished with an impressive feature four claw set 8.50ct heart cut amethyst, ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Delicate Fine Jewelry 7"
Located in Jaipur, IN
SKU: BRMJ-938 Natural Zambian Emerald Gemstone. 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet Fine Jewelry. Heart, Oval, Emerald Cut Emerald Gemstone. Box Lock Bracelet Fine Jewelry. Mother's Day Gift J...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sterling Topped 14k Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in Victoria, CA
A captivating symbol of luck and elegance, this antique clover brooch showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Fashioned in sterling silver over 14K rose gold, the de...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Seed Pearl and 15k Yellow Gold Necklace / Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The symmetrical interlacing floriated necklace design is embellished fifty-one graduating seed pearls. This antique Victorian necklace supports a detachable heart-shaped brooch via ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
A Medusa Pendant by Ernesto Pierret in 14K Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned in 14k gold, this Italian pendant from 1850 captures the mystique of the Victorian era. At its heart, a Medusa head emerges, surrounded by a halo of golden spheres—each one...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Coral and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking cluster ring originally dating back to the Victorian period. At its heart lies a large round shaped orange coral, commanding attention with its vibrant hue.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond and Enamel Gold and Silver Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Electronically tests as 18ct gold, on the back plate and the enamelled front shows a higher reading of 22ct gold. In Victorian symbolism twin hearts represented two lovers united.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique blue enamel star ring, Diamond and pearl, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Celestial jewels have been treasured for centuries and stars in particular have a special place in the hearts of the Victorians, a symbol of guidance and and spiritual clarity, they ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Sterling Silver Rectangular Twin Portrait Photo Frame 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly superb decorative Victorian sterling silver twin heart-shaped photo frame with makers mark RBB, and hallmarks for Birmingham, late 19th century in date.
Sterling Silver
Antique Catholic Print of Jesus Blessing Children – Germany, c. 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
TECHNIQUE Chromolithography MAKER German devotional publisher, Germany, circa 1890 KEYWORD BLOCK Jesus blessing children, Jesus the Friend of Children, antique catholic print, germ...
Paper
$4,967 / item
Love Gold and Diamond Medallion Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
On the medallion reads the word "LOVE",inspired by regards jewelry (acrostic jewelry)—jewelry in which the initials of the name of precious stones mounted on the jewelry spell out th...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 14k Gold
Sherlock Holmes Chronicles: Vintage Conan Doyle Masterpiece from USSR, 1J158
Located in Bordeaux, FR
The pages may have aged, but their ability to transport readers into the heart of Victorian London's mysteries remains undiminished.
Paper
Victorian Heart-Shaped Blue Enamel Pendant-Necklace
Located in London, GB
There is a locket compartment on the back that once allowed the sentimental Victorians to keep their beloved’s locks of hair close to their hearts.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel pendant-necklace
Located in London, GB
There is a locket compartment on the back that once allowed the sentimental Victorians to keep their beloved’s locks of hair close to their hearts.
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and romantic late Victorian ring. This ring was made in around 1880 and features the twin heart motif that was popular during the Victorian era.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
The twin heart style ring was very popular as a symbol of love and commitment during the Victorian era, and this ring is a perfect and wonderfully colourful example of this type of r...
Diamond, Turquoise
Victorian Double Heart Diamond and Pearl Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian double heart diamond and natural pearl bangle, the centre with two hearts intertwined each set with a pearl surrounded by old-cut diamonds surmounted by a rose-cut diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart-Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby heart-locket pendant from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, to the centre a cushion-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Heart Brooch
Located in London, GB
The heart has been a symbol of romantic love for centuries, but its popularity soared during the Victorian era as a token of love and affection, particularly in jewellery.
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Double heart rings such as this were popular symbol of romantic love in the late Victorian era.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Victorian Pearl and Diamond Double Heart Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and diamond double heart brooch, each heart set with a natural saltwater oval button-shaped pearl to the centre of an old brilliant-cut diamond surround, with diamo...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Pearl Diamond Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Unmarked, tested a 18ct gold. A beautiful late Victorian ring. This twin heart ring features two lovely hearts, each set with a nacreous natural pearl that is surrounded by a frame ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian Round Gold Brooch with Gem-Set Twin Heart Motif
Located in London, GB
This round yellow gold brooch features a twin heart motif at the centre, a classic Victorian motif.
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1.28 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This romantic ring was made by Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. It is inspired by Victorian double heart rings, which were a popular...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Twist Bracelet with Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold twist bracelet with gold locket, the bracelet designed as a twist with round rings set between each twist, suspending a gold heart shaped locket set to the centre a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k 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.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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