Antique Hematite Ruby Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Fly, Beetle, Insect Pendant Necklace. The stunning three dimensional insect is set with a round and an oval Hematite gem c...
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Vintage Hematite and Diamond Grape brooch and pendant 18k yellow gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A charming blend of whimsy and elegance, this vintage brooch and pendant features a beautifully sculpted grape cluster design crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. Polished hematite ...
Hematite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari Hematite 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, Italy Circa 1989
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Later, in the Victorian era, the properties of hematite made it the ideal choice for carving into cameos, intaglios for rings and individual beads, as well as decorative objects like...
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Mourning Cross & Bracelet with Red Garnets & Hematites
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage mourning cross set in silver with garnets and hematites on a figaro sterling silver chain is an early 20th century collectors item. There are 15 marquis shaped garnets ...
Exolette Vintage Crystal Silver Hematite Cross on a Sterling Crystal Necklace
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage Victorian crystal silver and hematite cross hangs from a necklace of vintage crystals with textured sterling beads.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Floral Butterfly Brooch with Garnets & Marcasites set in Sterling
Located in Pahrump, NV
This sterling brooch is vintage heirloom. Its beautiful design has a small butterfly hidden between the flowers and camouflaged with additional garnet gemstones. It has 19 garnets in...
Garnet, Hematite, Sterling Silver
Antique 14 Carat Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Coral Pendant/Locket
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
This beautiful Antique (Victorian) Coral Plaque Pendant/Photo/Hair Locket is Oval Cut, Colour Light Pink/White with a raised floral style Centrepiece hosting one raised Hematite Bead.
Coral, Hematite, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Hematite Intaglio and 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Victorian hematite intaglio and 14k yellow gold ring centrally set intaglio warrior in profile, measuring approx 11 1/2 x 8 mm engraved mount.
Hematite, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hematite Intaglio Portrait Signet Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and handsome Antique Victorian Oval Hematite Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring; the Hand carved image depicts a portrait of a handsome man; set in a hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold mo...
Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Gage hematite pearl 18k yellow gold earrings
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage Elizabeth Gage earrings exude bold elegance, featuring two 16mm cabochon-cut hematites complemented by eight cultured pearls ranging from 8.95mm to 5mm. Crafted in rich...
Hematite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.95 in W 0.79 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Carnelian, Tigers Eye and Carved Hematite Swivel Fob Necklace in Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
On one side there is a red carnelian, another has a tigers eye and the third has a carved Hematite. It has been made in the Victorian style and is very decorative with the lovely scr...
Carnelian, Hematite, Gold
Victorian Silver Music Score Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Such a cool and unusual antique brooch modelled as a sheet of music manuscript, featuring incredibly finely engraved single line melody. Anyone out there know what the piece of music...
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Victorian Signet Intaglio Ring in 18k Rose Gold, Intaglio Men Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Signet intaglio ring in 18k pink gold. This signet ring is set with an intaglio hematite on which symbols are engraved, hard to interpret: a cross, a dandelion (?), the letter N (?)....
Hematite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 10 Carat Amethyst Diamond Spider Insect Pendant Necklace Vintage Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Amethyst Diamond Spider Pendant! The vintage modernist spider is set with a 10 Carat oval cabochon Amethyst of great beauty. The Amethyst is a stunning purple g...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Leather Pearl Crush Mini Flap Bag in Black
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Leather Pearl Crush Mini Flap Bag in Black. Additional information: Material: Leather Color: Black Country: Italy Dimension: 8" W x 4.5" H x 2.5" D Condition...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
$266,564
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
HERMES black Box leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Noir (black) Veau Box leather is a true collector's piece, crafted from one of Hermès' most coveted and rare leathers. Veau Box lea...
$79,200
H 8 in W 14 in D 5.1 in
Hermès Birkin 25 Noir Black Lizard Lisse Exotic with Palladium Hardware K
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Birkin 25 in Noir Black Exotic Lizard is a rare expression of timeless luxury and impeccable craftsmanship. Crafted from exquisite exotic lizard skin, this iconic handbag...
$26,920
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 1.75 in
Chanel 2014 Resort Limited Edition Transparent Bottle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Resort Limited Edition Transparent Bottle Minaudière Clutch Bag Iconic Chanel no.5 perfume bottle bag made from transparent plexiglass, and attached interwoven lambskin leath...
Bottega Veneta Andiamo Medium Fondant Dark Chocolate Brown Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Andiamo Medium Fondant Dark Chocolate Brown Handbag These are professional photos of the actual bag. CONDITION: NEVER WORN DETAILS: Bottega Veneta Andiamo Color: F...
Cartier Ballon Blanc 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Cartier 18K gold wristwatch from Cartier’s Ballon Blanc collection with the most stunning diamond as the focal point! Do not miss out on this timelessly elegant Cartier dia...
Diamond
Hermès Customised Bandana Print Kelly 28 Black Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind Hermès Kelly in Box Leather features a white intricate bandana print . The bag is customised and the stencil is not original to the piece. Its black leather facade...
$12,920
H 3.3 in W 4 in L 8.5 in
Chanel Case Clutch Box Rare Vanity Minaudière Mini Trunk Jewelry Deep Green
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vanity Clutch Minaudière Mini Trunk Jewelry Box 1994 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Gold-tone hardware, Metallic green patent leather quilted CC vanity handbag Diamond quilted fi...
Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Charles James
Located in New York, NY
A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. Dating from the 1950's this design is well recognized as his in other fabrications. In this iteration in...
$6,850
H 5.75 in W 0.75 in L 5.5 in
Chanel 2023 Black & White Quilted Patent Leather Crossbody Mini Novelty Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black & White Quilted Patent Leather Crossbody Mini Novelty Bag is an iconic accessory that exudes playful luxury and an avant-garde spirit. Meticulously crafted from exqu...
Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025 Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Birkin is in Gold Togo leather with Gold hardware and features a front flap, two straps, a clochette with lock, and double-rolled handles. The interior is lined with tonal Chèvr...
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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