Victorian Horseshoe Ring
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cufflinks
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Gold
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Dome Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold, Steel
Antique 1890s American More Rings
Diamond, Silver, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
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A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry
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.
- What is a Victorian ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Victorian rings are usually made with fine metals and feature impressive gemstones in ornate settings. The style of Victorian jewelry was defined during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901). Early Victorian rings were large, brightly colored, and boldly designed, with gemstones such as bloodstones, chalcedonies, garnets, moss agate, rubies, smoky quartz and topazes. During the mid-Victorian period, the designs were more sophisticated, using gemstones such as opals, crystals, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, black glass, jet, and rubies. In the late-Victorian period, platinum became widely used in the jewelry of the era and replaced gold and silver settings for the first time. Find a collection of antique and vintage Victorian rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, many Victorians gave engagement rings to their fiancées. In fact, the tradition of giving engagement rings became more popular during the Victorian era due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution. The economic growth of the time led to the creation of a middle class that had the ability to save up for special purchases. At the same time, gemstones mined in South Africa began arriving in England, increasing the supply of precious stones and making prices more affordable. Explore an assortment of antique Victorian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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