Antique Pinchbeck Sardonyx Flower Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Wonderful Antique Pinchbeck saradonyx carved flower bracelet Weight 14.9 g length 17.2cm width 5.8 mm The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a gif...
Pinchbeck
Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in excellent condition, with no damaged links, stains, or damage of any kind. The original c...
Pinchbeck
Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck
Wonderful Victorian Coral Coiled Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Victorian snake bracelet of genuine coral beads wired on a coiled metal core capped with finely detailed repousee gold filled snake head and tail. Head is set with rose...
Coral, Pinchbeck
Victorian Celtic Engraved Cross Earrings of Bog Oak and Pinch Gold Ear Wires
Located in Stamford, CT
The earrings you see are Bog Oak Carved made circa 1850's in Ireland. The crosses are completely carved with celtic patterns and edged with pinchbeck. Above is a shamrock. The ear w...
10k Gold, Pinchbeck
Original Bohemian Garnet Brooche 1860-1890 Tombak Czech Republic Carbuncle Stone
Located in Viena, Viena
This fine brooche was made in Bohemia circa 1860-1890. The star design consists of different rows with numerous rose cut faceted garnets and eight white fine cultured pearls. The br...
Garnet, Pinchbeck
Original Bohemian Garnet Pendant 1860-1890 Tombak Czech Republic Carbuncle Stone
Located in Viena, Viena
This fine pendant was made in Bohemia circa 1860-1890. The star design consists of 5 rows with numerous rose cut faceted garnets and three small and bigger pendants. The pendant is ...
Garnet, Pinchbeck
Bohemian Crystal Pontifical Crucifix
Located in New York, NY
Faceted crystal crucifix from Bohemia circa 1900. The faceted crystals are set into darkened silver gilt plate with a decorative multi pronged edge. Bale of gold pinchbeck plate. E...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Pinchbeck
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Victorian Pinchbeck Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
C.1860-1870. A superb pair of Victorian Pinchbeck hoop earrings. With granulation and wirework details.
Pinchbeck
Victorian Pinchbeck Bracelet
Located in Farnham, GB
A Victorian pinchbeck bracelet circa 1860. The chain incorporates Georgian design elements with Victorian design.
Pinchbeck
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Victorian Pinchbeck Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. A gorgeous pair of Victorian Pinchbeck drop earrings. The earrings are beautifully made in the shape of wheat sheaf, and give great movement when worn.
Pinchbeck, 15k Gold
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Early Victorian Agate and Pinchbeck Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The pinchbeck alloy existed for a short period of time, until 9k gold became more affordable in the Victorian period.
Agate, Pinchbeck
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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
The brooch is made of 'Pinchbeck' which was a popular medium of the day.
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Orange Paste 18 Carat on Pinchbeck, circa 1880 Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
A grand antique Pinchbeck knot brooch that was beautifully made during the Victorian era, Circa 1880.
18k Gold, Pinchbeck
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Lovely Agate and Pinchbeck Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An elegant very early Victorian specimen Agate bracelet with delicate gothic inspired links. Particularly beautiful range of color in the stones.
Agate, Pinchbeck
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H 1.66 in W 2.37 in D 0.87 in
Antique Victorian Agate Knot Brooch Pinchbeck Yellow Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Victorian brooch has been commissioned in Pinchbeck gilded in Yellow Gold to form the shape of a knot, known as a Lover’s Knot.
Agate, Gold
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Antique Victorian Agate Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of early Victorian carved agate and pinchbeck earrings. Hand-hammered flower petals wrap the bottom of the agate drop, and the top is accentuated with petite flowers.
Agate, Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Amazing carved Victorian brooch made around the 1830s to 1850s.
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Cannetille Pink Paste Collar Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand Antique mid Victorian collar dating from Circa 1860. The piece is made up of large Pinchbeck links gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold with stunning Cannetille workmanship and flower ...
Pinchbeck
Victorian Gilded Portrait Pendant Necklace 1880s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian gold-filled pinchbeck portrait pendant from the 1880s.
Antique Bohemian Garnet Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Bohemian garnet jewelry dates back to the 19th century. During this time, garnets were one of the most popular gems used in jewelry production. The elegant example of bohemian garn...
Garnet, Pinchbeck
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D 0.32 in Dm 0.4 in
Bargain Antique 15ct Rose Gold Green Weave Shirt Studs Buttons c1880 625 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
OUTRAGEOUS LIMITED TIME OFFER I realize that being new to 1st Dibs means I need to build some sales, trust and feedback. For this reason I am vastly reducing the price of SOME items ...
Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold, Pinchbeck
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H 0.12 in D 0.32 in Dm 0.43 in
Bargain Antique 15ct Rose Gold Diamond Paste Shirt Studs Buttons c1860 625
Located in Camelford, GB
OUTRAGEOUS LIMITED TIME OFFER I realize that being new to 1st Dibs means I need to build some sales, trust and feedback. For this reason I am vastly reducing the price of SOME items ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Pinchbeck
Victorian Pinchbeck Mosaic Design Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of Victorian mosaic Pinchbeck dangle earrings, measuring 1.5 inches long and are complete with traditional hook closures.
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Pinchbeck Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Wheat Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, early Victorian era Pinchbeck longuard chain or muff chain.
Pinchbeck
Victorian Beaded Cuff Bracelet With Pinchbeck Clasp. English. 1850's.
Located in University City, MO
Victorian Beaded Pinchbeck Cuff Bracelet. 1850's.
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Hand Clasp, circa 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Georgian Pinchbeck muff chain with a hand clasp set with colored paste stones. Christopher Pinchbeck developed an alloy of copper and zinc in 1720 that had the look of real ...
Pinchbeck
Multicored Moonstone Necklace with Antique Pinchbeck Carnelian F
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Elise Necklace
Autumn multi-colored moonstone of russet, grays, brown and whites are hand-linked into a 31.5” chain. The piece de resistance is the removable antique ...
Moonstone, Carnelian, Quartz, Pinchbeck, Gold Plate
Victorian Etruscan Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive gold filled Victorian earrings from the late 19th Century. Wonderful etruscan work with original earwires. Excellent condition. 1880s USA. 1" x .5"
Pinchbeck
Antique Dog Head Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful Victorian dog head earrings of pinchbeck set with black glass eyes.
Pinchbeck
Impressive 19th Century French Crown Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Impressive roccoco cuff in crown form with round and cushion cut emerald pastes. Beautiful quality pinchbeck with hand repousee and etched workmanship. Extremely french in design. Mi...
Pinchbeck
Large Agate Jewel Casket with Bronze Dore Mounts
Located in Firenze, IT
The faceted moss agate on this box is very interesting. It is very nicely done with good attention to detail Measurements height: 3.15in depth: 3.23in width/length: 5.64in
Agate, Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Pinchbeck albertina chain, tassle
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly beautiful antique, Victorian era Pinchbeck albertina chain. The rich golden glow of Pinchbeck highlights all of the delicate and finer details of this chain perfectly.
Pinchbeck
Victorian Pinchbeck Snake Chain Longuard Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Longuard chains are so versatile and can be worn in so many ways! This chain is modelled in pinchbeck which is a metal used to mimic yellow gold. There is the original slider on this...
Pinchbeck
Amazing Double Cameo Style Victorian Pinchbeck Bracelet. English C.1880's.
Located in University City, MO
Wide Victorian filagree cuff bracelet of ornamental English pinchbeck dating from the 1880's.
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Pinchbeck Carved Zeus Bearded Man Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Fine quality and detailed Victorian carved shell cameo brooch of a bearded man, probably the Greek god Zeus, in a lovely fancy scroll pinchbeck setting.
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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