Victorian Initial
Antique 1860s Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Solitaire Rings
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
9k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Handkerchiefs
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Onyx
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets
Pearl, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Dutch Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Furniture
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Leather
Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Oil
Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Books
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Base Metal
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Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile, Textile
Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1810s Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Paper
Early 20th Century South Asian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1950s British Signet Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
20th Century British Modern Signet Rings
Gold
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Stone
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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.
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