Victorian Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pinchbeck
Antique 1830s English Victorian Link Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Bracelets
Coral, Pinchbeck
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Bangles
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Pinchbeck
Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Silver, Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Pinchbeck
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Medieval Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Topaz, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese George III Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Hoop Earrings
Pinchbeck
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Link Bracelets
Pinchbeck
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Earrings
15k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique 1830s British Early Victorian More Bracelets
Agate, Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique 1830s English Early Victorian More Bracelets
Agate, Pinchbeck
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Link Bracelets
Enamel
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Agate, Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cufflinks
Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Pearl, Pinchbeck, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles
Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Moonstone, Carnelian, Pinchbeck, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings
Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Pinchbeck
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Boxes and Cases
Agate, Pinchbeck
English Link Bracelets
1880s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique 1870s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pinchbeck
Antique 1830s Victorian Drop Earrings
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bangles
Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry
Pinchbeck, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Earrings
Coral, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Pinchbeck
Antique 1850s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Antique 1780s English George III Sheffield and Silverplate
Sheffield Plate
Antique 1850s Brooches
Coral, Pinchbeck
Antique 1860s Victorian More Earrings
Gold-filled, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 1850s European Early Victorian Bangles
Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Pinchbeck
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique 1830s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Agate, Moonstone, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings
9k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Pinchbeck
Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, 18k Gold, Pinchbeck
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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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