Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones
Located in Worcester, GB
Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones A striking example of Victorian mourning
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Collectible Jewelry
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Gold
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Antique Victorian Mourning Hair 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
This rare antique Victorian mourning locket, crafted in 9ct yellow gold back and front with a brass
Category
20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Pearl Gold Inlay Locket 14K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Pearl Gold Inlay Locket 14K Solid Gold METAL 14K gold hallmarked
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Locket with Woven Hair, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite antique Victorian mourning locket, crafted in 14 karat gold, is a beautifully
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket
$3,872
W 1.78 in L 2.45 in
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Mourning Onyx Ruby Rosecut Diamond Pearl Gold Inlay Locket METAL 14K gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch Gilt Metal Hair Natural Seed Pearl Photograph
$701
W 2.13 in D 0.67 in L 2.64 in
Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch Gilt Metal Hair Natural Seed Pearl Photograph
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid 19th century Victorian mourning brooch is constructed as an outer frame with an inner
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Victorian Mourning Vulcanite Locket
Located in London, GB
Rare Beautiful Victorian Vulcanite Mourning Locket which has a missing top half of side hinge cover
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Mourning Locket with Hard Stone Cameo and Enamel, Gold Filled
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
An elegant Victorian mourning locket, finely crafted in 10-karat gold-filled metal and adorned with
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Gold-filled
Victorian Mourning (Memorial) Gold-Filled Black Enamel Brooch w Plaited Hair
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
piece is a Victorian Mourning (Memorial) Brooch, it is gilded, its frame is designed as interlocking
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Antique 1850s Australian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Victorian mourning cross – gold, silver, diamonds and pearls.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A big antique Victorian mourning cross. Ornately decorated with small river pearls around a silver
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Madeline Antique Victorian Mourning Pin With Seed Pearls 2.75" Length 19th
$583
H 3 in W 3.5 in D 3 in Dm 7.5 in
Madeline Antique Victorian Mourning Pin With Seed Pearls 2.75" Length 19th
Located in Greeneville, TN
Madeline is an exquisite Antique Victorian era mourning pin dating back to the 19th century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Pearl
Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique, Victorian era mourning pendant and necklace. Made up from luscious
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Circa 1860 Fleur de Lys Solid Gold Necklace wtih Victorian Mourning Locket
$10,500Sale Price|25% Off
L 12.75 in
Circa 1860 Fleur de Lys Solid Gold Necklace wtih Victorian Mourning Locket
Located in Galveston, TX
statement piece for your next big event. VERY LARGE SOLID GOLD FLEUR DE LYS NECKLACE VICTORIAN MOURNING
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Antique 19th Century High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Mourning Whitby Black Jet Gold Bar Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Simply stunning Jet & gold Victorian Bar Pin Pin Back 10k Gold as well as details on the top
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
10k Gold
Yellow Gold Hair Victorian Mourning Brooch - 10k Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Mourning Brooch Era: Victorian Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Material Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Cross Pressed Wood Black Flowers Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian cross was created in the 1880's. It is made out of six identical flowers. Each
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Denver, CO
This Victorian era mourning ring features a rose cut diamond center stone measuring approximately
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Mourning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jet Cameo with Diamonds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gold, and topped in Silver, this gorgeous piece of Mourning jewelry features a beautiful Jet Cameo
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
10k ONYX Cabochon ring. Rectangle Onyx bezel set victorian mourning ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Onyx Gem color: Black Band color: Gold About this item This is a super unique ring. Onyx cabochon rectangle in bezel se...
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings
1880's Victorian Mourning Rosecut Diamond Onyx Gold Pendant Brooch 14K Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This Victorian Dutch antique pendant brooch is an elegant and timeless example of 19th-century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Kylie Victorian Mourning Pin with Seed Pearls & Black Onyx 14k Gold Pin
$775
H 3 in W 3.5 in D 3 in Dm 7.5 in
Kylie Victorian Mourning Pin with Seed Pearls & Black Onyx 14k Gold Pin
Located in Greeneville, TN
Embrace the timeless elegance of the Victorian era with this stunning mourning pin featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rose Gold Onyx Pearl Victorian Mourning Convert Brooch/Pendant - 14k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Mourning Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone
Category
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Pin or Brooch With Onyx & Seed Pearls 14K Yellow Gold
$980
W 0.5 in L 2.7 in
Antique Victorian Mourning Pin or Brooch With Onyx & Seed Pearls 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This is a beautiful Victorian brooch that combines modern minimalism with sentimental jewelry
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carved Bog Oak Pin Brooch, Mourning Jewelry in Black, Brass-Tone
$332Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.63 in W 2.38 in Dm 3 in
Victorian Carved Bog Oak Pin Brooch, Mourning Jewelry in Black, Brass-Tone
Located in Milford, DE
A Victorian pin brooch featuring a carved, wooden, bog-oak set on a brass-tone pin. Victorian
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Victorian Mourning brooch made from Black Whitby Jet and Cameo Shell depicting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Antique Victorian 14K Gold, Enamel, & Hair Art Mourning Locket Pendant
$1,500
H 1.65 in W 1.24 in D 0.29 in
Antique Victorian 14K Gold, Enamel, & Hair Art Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian mourning pendant for a necklace. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian mourning locket featuring a 9ct gold front adorned with intricate, ornate
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Victorian 15k Diamond Mourning Brooch Pin Locket Solid Yellow Gold
$2,750
W 1.35 in D 0.4 in L 1.6 in
Antique Victorian 15k Diamond Mourning Brooch Pin Locket Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique Victorian mourning brooch featuring brilliant diamonds set in 15k gold. This
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Faceted Onyx Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Century. Steel wire core helps to retain shape of this Victorian mourning bracelet. Modern and timeless, 2
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Bracelets
Materials
Onyx
Antique Victorian Pressed Horn Mourning Brooch, c.1880
Located in London, GB
A poignant and beautifully crafted example of Victorian mourning jewellery, this antique brooch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Victorian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Mourning locket with a hand cut Central Opal Heart (13mm x 10mm) surrounded by
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Antique 1880s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Heart Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Necklace in Black Enamel with Diamonds and Pearls – Victorian Mourning Style Designer: J
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...
Antique 1860s Victorian Jet Mourning Hairwork Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This deeply evocative Victorian mourning pendant is crafted from carved Whitby Jet, renowned for
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel Hairwork
Located in London, GB
This exquisite antique Victorian mourning brooch is finely crafted in 9ct gold, featuring intricate
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Jet Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking Victorian mourning locket is carved from glossy Whitby Jet, a lightweight fossilised
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell Brooch with Gold and Silver Piqué Work
Located in London, GB
condition. This superb highly decorative tortoiseshell brooch would have been worn as Victorian mourning
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Victorian Locket Necklace Memento Mori Mourning Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Locket Necklace Memento Mori Mourning Black Enamel Designer: J Dauphin Original
Category
2010s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Victorian 14K Gold French Brooch Jet onyx Seed Pearl Mourning Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exquisite piece of Victorian Mourning Jewelry. The pin is made up of either French Jet or Black
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Howard & Co. 14K Gold, Onyx & Enamel Mourning Brooch & Earrings Parure
$2,250 / set
H 1.63 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
Victorian Howard & Co. 14K Gold, Onyx & Enamel Mourning Brooch & Earrings Parure
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Philadelphia, PA
leather case. Simply a wonderful set of Victorian mourning jewelry! Date: Late 19th Century Overall
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gilded Brass Mourning Brooch with Engraved Shield Motif, c. 1880
Located in Milford, DE
A striking late-Victorian mourning brooch crafted in gilded brass, showcasing the ornate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
Materials
Brass
Antique Banded Agate Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Black and White Enamel, Victorian
$901
W 1.4 in L 1.2 in
Antique Banded Agate Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Black and White Enamel, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, fine antique Victorian mourning brooch. Crafted in 9kt gold with a rich aged patina
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ouroboros Snake Pendant of Enamel Pearl and 12k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
in Victorian mourning jewelry, offering comfort through its deeply rooted symbolism. The reverse of
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Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Mid 19th Century Oil - Victorian Widow
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine Victorian portrait in oil, showing a woman in half mourning. The sitter is wearing a
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 1840s black enamel and 14 karat yellow gold mourning ring with hair
Category
Antique 1840s English Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Onyx and Diamond Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
point of light against the rich, somber ground-an iconic feature of Victorian mourning jewelry. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Mourning Remembrance Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian mourning brooch is a poignant and beautifully crafted piece of jewelry, rich
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1897 Enamel Hair 9ct Gold Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This exceptional late Victorian mourning ring, hallmarked for Chester, 1897, is a beautifully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Medal Necklace Spiritual Black Enamel Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
faith, protection, and devotion — inspired by Victorian mourning jewelry and Memento Mori traditions
Category
2010s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Heart Ring Black Diamond Black Enamel Mourning Jewelry
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring by J Dauphin is inspired by Victorian mourning jewelry, blending emotional symbolism with
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2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Pietra Dura Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dove and Cross Pin
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Beautiful example of a Victorian mourning pin. The handmade (tested 18 karat yellow gold) frame
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Antique 1860s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1837 Mourning Brooch in Gold with Turquoise, Seed Pearls & Black Enamel
$1,542
H 0.83 in W 0.95 in
Antique 1837 Mourning Brooch in Gold with Turquoise, Seed Pearls & Black Enamel
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautifully preserved antique mourning brooch is a poignant example of early Victorian
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Vulcanite Large Link Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
the Victorian mourning period for its ability to mimic the appearance of jet, while being more durable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
1870s Victorian Agate and Seed Pearl, Diamond Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
within. This antique Victorian mourning brooch has been independently tested using state of the art
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian cabachon Garnet Memorial Ring with Black Enamel
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Mourning Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1844 Makers Mark S R Beautiful Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Black Diamond Heart Ring Victorian Style Black Enamel Open - J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
guidance and constancy. The use of black enamel references Victorian mourning and memento mori traditions
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Guilloché Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
hair, a poignant detail characteristic of Victorian mourning and memory jewelry. Suspended from a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
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Antique Victorian Mourning Bracelet with Etched Padlock Clasp, 10 Karat
Unavailable
W 0.38 in D 0.5 in L 7.75 in
Antique Victorian Mourning Bracelet with Etched Padlock Clasp, 10 Karat
Located in Bellmore, NY
Very unusual Victorian Mourning Bracelet has puffed ornate links and a padlock clasp. One side of
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
10k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Locket 9ct Gold Enamel Buckle
Located in Kendal, GB
A petite antique Victorian Mourning locket fashioned in 9ct gold with scrolling, foliate artistry
Category
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Mourning Interior Scene
By C. Clyde Squires
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A moving and large Victorian era interior illustration presumably for the old LIFE magazine. An
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Board, Charcoal, Mixed Media
14 Carat Gold 1870s Victorian Mourning Brooch 1.44 Carat Diamond and Enamel
Located in Melbourne, AU
Dating back to the Victorian era of the 1860s and 1870s, this brooch is an elegant example of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Carved Gutta-Percha Cherub Dangle Mourning Earrings
Located in Seattle, WA
Each of these Victorian mourning earrings features a teardrop-shaped piece of gutta-percha carved
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Onyx and Pearl mourning brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in Joelton, TN
This is a well-preserved, oversized Victorian mourning brooch with split pearl and gold inlay
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian English Gold Multi Hair Locket and Names Mourning Bracelet, circa 1850
Unavailable
W 0.44 in L 7.01 in
Victorian English Gold Multi Hair Locket and Names Mourning Bracelet, circa 1850
Located in Houston, TX
. An extremely collectible & very wearable Victorian mourning piece. Date marks - around 1850/1860
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Early Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
9k Gold
Victorian Black Enamel, Seed Pearl and Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Mourning Ring - 19th century - 18k yellow gold, seed pearl, enamel Lovely and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Enamel and Gold Mourning Brooch
Unavailable
Georgian Enamel and Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
C.1820-1830. A late Georgian or early Victorian mourning brooch. The 15k gold cased mount is
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Elaborate Victorian Black Lace & Silk Mourning Ensemble
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a very elaborate Victorian mourning outfit made of fine black lace and beautifully executed
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Victorian Whitby Jet, 10k Gold, & Seed Pearl Mourning Brooch, 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian mourning brooch of Whitby jet, seed pearl, and 10k gold, from the 1870s
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
10k Gold
Victorian French Jet Maltese Cross Necklace
Unavailable
Victorian French Jet Maltese Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian mourning period after the death of Prince Albert, especially in England and Europe along with
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Wedding Mourning Ring 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
Style: Victorian mourning style but would make a great wedding band Age: Vintage mid 1900s (c1960s
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20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Wedding Mourning Ring 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
Style: Victorian mourning style but would make a great wedding band Age: Vintage mid 1900s (c1960s
Category
20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Wedding Mourning Ring Size P 7.75 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
Style: Victorian mourning style but would make a great wedding band Age: Vintage mid 1900s (c1960s
Category
20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Wedding Mourning Ring Size M1/2 6.5 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
Style: Victorian mourning style but would make a great wedding band Age: Vintage mid 1900s (c1960s
Category
20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Signet Mourning Ring O 7.25 585 Purity Domed
Located in Camelford, GB
bone Style: Victorian mourning style but would make a great knuckle duster Has a really cool domed
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20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Jet Mourning Necklace Chain 19 Inch Unusual and Rare 925
Located in Camelford, GB
) Gemstones: Factetted torpedo style black Jet beads Style: Antique Victorian Mourning style Link Type
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Tassel Pinchbeck Brooch Excellent Condition Circa Early 1800s
Unavailable
W 1.78 in D 0.6 in L 1.78 in
Victorian Antique Tassel Pinchbeck Brooch Excellent Condition Circa Early 1800s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Victorian 'mourning' period. It's just a lovely piece of antiquity. We offer free postage a 7 day money
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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Lemon Banded Agate Mourning Brooch Pendant Hair Work c1890s
Unavailable
W 1.38 in L 1.86 in
Antique Victorian Lemon Banded Agate Mourning Brooch Pendant Hair Work c1890s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Agate Mourning Brooch This brooch features unusual, lemon coloured
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1840-1860s Mourning brooch. The stone in closed back rose gold setting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21K Victorian Turquoise Mourning Pin Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Victorian Turquoise Mourning Pin in 21K Yellow Gold. The Pin measures 2 1/4 inch in length and 1 1
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20th Century Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Victorian Heavy 15 Carat Mourning Ring Dated Chester, 1885
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous, 15ct Yellow Gold Mourning Ring is
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Jewelry 3-Piece Suite
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Antique Victorian Circa 1890 Set constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold **We do guarantee that
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Enamel Hair Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (6) seed pearls and black enamel in a buckle motif, on a 9k yellow gold band, 7.50 X 1.0 mm to 4.6 mm, around the band features (5) oval and cross shaped openings displayin...
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Artisan Band Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Mourning Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Victorian 18k yellow gold enamel mourning band ring. London 1843 (LDN).The ring is in good
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold on Silver Mourning Locket
Located in Lancaster , GB
A wonderful antique Scottish Mourning locket from the Victorian era featuring beautiful engraved
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 9 Karat Gold, Black Enamel and Hair Mourning Brooch
Located in Bologna, IT
This brooch is one of the typical example of the English mourning jewelry: it has a blonde braided
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Scottish M. Rettie & Sons Granite Enamel Gold Mourning Brooch
Unavailable
W 1.58 in D 0.14 in L 1.89 in
Victorian Scottish M. Rettie & Sons Granite Enamel Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Farnham, GB
A stunning and rare gold brooch by M. Rettie and Sons. The front of the brooch is inlaid with granite and the central plaque consists of a blue enamel background with a monogram wh...
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Onyx Pearl Starburst Mourning Brooch 15ct Rose Gold
Unavailable
W 1.19 in L 1.54 in
Antique Victorian Natural Onyx Pearl Starburst Mourning Brooch 15ct Rose Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Victorian eras, mourning jewellery was a treasured way to remember the passing of a loved one. Queen
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Mourning Black Enamel Rosecut .70 Carat 18K Gold Navette Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
shaped mourning ring. Victorian era antique, late 1800s. Gold is unmarked but acid tested as solid 18K
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Victorian Pale Blue and Black Enamel Mourning Ring for Edward Clay Tayler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 18k ring is unlike any mourning piece I've seen. Impeccable black and pale blue enamel travels
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Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Mourning Ring, Circa 1869
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very pretty Victorian 18ct yellow gold, rose cut diamond and black enamel mourning ring dating
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Black Glass Beaded Silk Twill Whale Bone Mourning Bodice
Located in London, GB
rich to poor, adopted the wearing of black during any period of mourning. Mourning fashion was born and
Category
Late 19th Century British Evening Gowns
Bargain Antique 9ct Gold Onyx Mourning Brooch Pin c1880 375 Purity Victorian
Unavailable
W 1.13 in D 0.57 in L 1.41 in
Bargain Antique 9ct Gold Onyx Mourning Brooch Pin c1880 375 Purity Victorian
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous 9CT SOLID GOLD PUFFY ONYX MOURNING BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose 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
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Mourning Locket Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique mourning locket pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Important locket pendant enamelled in
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Turquoise Diamond Mourning Brooch in 18ct Gold., circa 1860 – 1880
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H 1.42 in W 1.74 in D 0.67 in
Etruscan Turquoise Diamond Mourning Brooch in 18ct Gold., circa 1860 – 1880
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Victorian Etruscan revival brooch fashioned in 18ct gold with a large
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Enamel Mourning Brooch Pin c1850 750 Purity Detailed
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W 0.56 in D 0.23 in L 0.74 in
Antique 18ct Gold Enamel Mourning Brooch Pin c1850 750 Purity Detailed
Located in Camelford, GB
SOLID GOLD BLACK ENAMELLED MOURNING BROOCH DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yellow Gold Style
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Mourning Bracelet with Pearl Clasp, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the Georgian Era. Mourning Jewellery has been worn from the middle ages up until the Victorian era
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch Pin c1870 Heavy 5g 750 French
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W 0.69 in D 0.28 in L 1.13 in
Antique 18ct Gold Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch Pin c1870 Heavy 5g 750 French
Located in Camelford, GB
Rosey Gold Style: Victorian classic brooch / pin in the mourning style with locket, floral front detail
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mourning Pin with Tiny Seed Pearls and double heart in gold 9 ct.
Located in Houston, TX
This rare pin has two hearts made with different colors of hair and also his initials next to each heart.This pin
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Antique 18th Century British Victorian Brooches
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Pearl
Antique 15ct Gold Pearl Locket Photo Mourning Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 625 Purity
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W 0.77 in D 0.45 in L 1.83 in
Antique 15ct Gold Pearl Locket Photo Mourning Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 625 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
Gold Style: Victorian classic brooch / pin in the Art Nouveau style with compartment to rear for photo
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Hoop / Stud Earrings 585 Purity Mourning
Located in Camelford, GB
Material: 14ct 585/000 Yellow Gold and Ox Bone Style: Victorian style mourning earrings, hoops with push
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Whitby Jet Snake Bracelet
Located in Bozeman, MT
/> An important note about Victorian black "mourning" pieces: the word mourning is often not only
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Antique Victorian Child's Memorial Brooch White Enamel, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
For more details please click continue reading down below... This lovely antique Victorian childs
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
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Gold
Antique Victorian Table Cut Diamond and Coral Arrow Brooch, Cupids Arrow Brooch
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H 0.48 in L 2.09 in
Antique Victorian Table Cut Diamond and Coral Arrow Brooch, Cupids Arrow Brooch
Located in Rottedam, NL
mourning Victorian jewelry collection! Can be worn as a brooch or chain connector/charm. Hallmarks: Eagles
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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Pin/Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weighs a substantial 22.2 grams. The design is reminiscent of Victorian Era mourning jewelry.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Onyx Celtic Morning Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 23.2g 375
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W 1.89 in D 0.48 in L 1.56 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Onyx Celtic Morning Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 23.2g 375
Located in Camelford, GB
(typical colour of the era) Style: Victorian classic mourning brooch / pin with Celtic design. Gemstones
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Mourning Earrings and Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian mourning earring and brooch containing jet and pearls. Metal weight: 16.01 grams
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20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Mourning Jewelry Locket with Chain of Hair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian mourning rose gold locket featuring small centre diamond with weaved knotted braided
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Victorian Mourning Seed Pearl Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat gold Victorian mourning bracelet set with twelve seed pearls in black enamel. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Mourning Brooch Circa 1840s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
: Early Victorian Circa 1840s Discover the rich history and intricate beauty of Victorian mourning
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Antique 1840s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath in Giltwood Shadowbox Frame, circa 1880
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Antique Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath in Giltwood Shadowbox Frame, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian mourning hair wreath mounted in deep giltwood shadowbox frame, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Shadow Boxes
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 15k Gold, Hairwork, MW Initials
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet antique Victorian mourning ring. A rich yellow gold band with a band of tightly woven
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Mourning Pendant Set in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
An extremely unique antique Victorian mourning pendant set in 9k yellow gold, circa 1880. The
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 18k Gold, Hairwork, Initial M Signet
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Victorian mourning ring. Rich 18kt yellow gold with a central shield shaped
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket
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Victorian Mourning For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian mourning for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a victorian mourning from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A victorian mourning from Karen Sugarman Designs — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A victorian mourning of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 71, is particularly popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also uncut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a victorian mourning, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Victorian Mourning?
On average, a victorian mourning at 1stDibs sells for $1,024, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $17,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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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