Victorian Jewelry Lockets
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian More Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Antique 1860s English Victorian More Necklaces
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian More Jewelry
Silver
Antique 1860s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Earrings
10k Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold Plate
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian More Jewelry
Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry
15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Quartz, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique 1830s Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1850s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To be able to tell if jewelry is Victorian, a buyer can look for certain characteristics that have come to define these pieces, but it may be difficult given that no single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and snake jewels made during the Victorian era came in a vast array of styles. Romantic period jewelry featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. 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. The best way to tell if jewelry is Victorian is generally to work with an antiques appraiser or otherwise qualified professional in the jewelry industry. Shop a collection of antique Victorian jewelry from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.