Victorian Persian Turquoise
Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Clamper Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1860s British High Victorian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 18th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s English Late Victorian Bangles
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Bangles
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Charm Bracelets
Beryl, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bangles
Turquoise, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Persian turquoise is still mined. Persian turquoise is mined in Iran, which is one of the most important sources of turquoise and was believed to embody the symbol of heaven on earth. Shop a wide range of turquoise jewelry and home decor on 1stDibs.
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