Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pair of rock quartz crystal earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Yellow Meta and Rock Crystal Drop Stud Earring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy yellow metal with rock crystal drops. Crystal Dimesions: 4x1cm Height From Ear: 7cm
Rock Crystal
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.5 in L 3 in
Victorian Three Inch Rock Crystal Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Gold
Located in New York, NY
These Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Dangle Drop Earrings are spectacular with exquisite pointed
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian dangling earrings with faceted rock crystal with excellent spark decorted with
Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Onyx and Seed Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely pair of drop earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, each
Agate, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
/8" wide by 1/2" deep. Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug earrings in delightful colors of yellow
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Onyx and Rock Crystal Victorian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lightweight and easy to wear, these earrings are a perfect example of Victorian jewelry working so
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Rock Crystal "Pool of Lights" Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely late Victorian rock crystal earrings set in 9K gold. The crystal orbs were called pools of
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Victorian Cut Steel & Rock Quartz Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
combination of the rock quartz crystal with the cut steel is very unusual and the earrings have a wonderful
Rock Crystal
Victorian Locket Earrings of Rock Crystal and Turquoise
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Ovals of rock crystal are secretly lockets set in 15kt gold frames. Both the drops and the engraved
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Cut Steel and Rock Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Cut Steel and Rock Crystal Earrings from the early decades of the 20th Century. Although
Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Antique Painted Reverse Crystal Gold Lily-of-the Valley Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique gold and reverse crystal earrings depicting a bouquet of lily of the valley in
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Reverse-Carved Crystal Bracelet and Earrings Suite
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Absolutely charming bracelet and earrings suite, set in 14k yellow gold and consisting of five
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal Foil Back Pearl Victorian Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian dangle earrings closed back with clear rock crystal with purple foil back for color and
Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1 in D 0.6 in L 0.6 in
Rock Crystal Beetle Earrings in Yellow and Purple, Gold Shephers Hook Earwires
Located in Baltimore, MD
during the aesthetic movement. This pair of bug earrings is made from rock crystal, further enhancing
Rock Crystal, Silver, Gold
Sold
W 1 in D 0.25 in L 1 in
Victorian Dog Rabbit Essex Crystal Earrings Hound Hare 15 Karat Gold Greyhound
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and very rare pair of large one inch Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Essex Crystal
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Beetle Earrings, 9k Gold, Egyptian Revival
Located in NEWARK, GB
A Beautiful and rare pair of Antique Victorian earrings. This pair of earrings are just
Garnet, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Beetle Earrings, 9k Gold, Egyptian Revival
Located in NEWARK, GB
A Beautiful and rare pair of Antique Victorian earrings. This pair of earrings are just
Garnet, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian era rock crystal earrings. The torpedo drops are carved from crystal clear quartz stones
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Carved Rock Crystal Gold Essex Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Carved Rock Crystal Essex Crystal Earrings in 15k Gold, Circa 1870, English in Origin
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Diamond and Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
contemporary rock crystal drops. English circa 1870.
Rock Crystal, Diamond
Antique Old Mine Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian old mine cut diamond earrings with estimate diamond weight of 1 carat H colour white vs clearty earrings hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard for 14...
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Double Freshwater Pearl Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Style Double Freshwater Pearl Drop Hook Earrings These stunning Art Deco style earrings feature two pair of lustrous freshwater pearls and 52pcs of round simulated diamond,...
Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These Early 20th century 14 karat yellow gold dangle earrings are beautifully made of fine filigree. The filigree is delicately made of thin gold tread - woven and twisted to form th...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Etruscan Style 8 Carat Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold. Inspired by Etruscan jewels, these dangle earrings are each set with a pear-cut amethyst set within a slightly amati and chiseled gold setting. The...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Russian Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique earring in floral shape with old mine cut diamonds centered with 1 larger old mine diamond , flanked with smaller diamonds with estimate total weight of 4 carats H color whit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,550Sale Price / item|30% Off
L 1.82 in
Exquisite Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Presenting Exquisite and Luxurious Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring curated in 14K Yellow Gold. Unleash your wild side, with our wildlife collection. Featurin...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
7.66 Carat Morganite Kite Necklace in 18K Rose Gold with Diamond Accents
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exclusive 7.66 Carat Morganite Kite Necklace in 18K Rose Gold with Merkaba Diamond Accent by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Discover an Icon of Elegance Introducing a truly extraord...
Multi-gemstone, Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
Art Deco Sterling Silver Paste and Pearl Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver paste and faux pearl long drop earrings. Clip back fittings set in 835 grade silver. 1920's European. L 2.25", pearl 10mm, pearl l8 mm
Silver
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Babydoll Sheer Chiffon Pink Tank
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pink and black lace tank top from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, designed by Tom Ford for Fall/Winter 2003, debuted on the runway as look 18. Crafted from sheer light pink chif...
$22,945
W 0.56 in L 0.79 in
Art Deco 3.94 Carat Old Mine Diamond Target Earrings Yellow Gold Platinum 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of Art Deco 3.94 carat Old Mine-cut diamond target earrings in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, Portuguese, 1940s. Each earring features a large Old Mine-cut diamond claw-set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,000
W 0.6 in D 0.28 in L 1.74 in
Antique Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Dangle Earrings Facetted Garnets
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant earrings were handcrafted in 1845 ca. Each earring is set with a small garnet cabochon near the hook. The top round segment is set with a round facetted garnet in an en...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 14ct Gold Edwardian Carved Sardonyx Cameo Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Earrings 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Gorgeous Edwardian, Sardonyx Cameo Earrings. Beautiful, Handmade Drop/Dangle Style Earrings. Set with Natural Seed Pearls & a ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Art - Deco Diamond and Platinum Earrings (Climbing or Up & Down)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Deco Up & Down Platinum Climbing Diamond Pair of Earring. A pair of Art Deco diamond earrings, each earring in the form of fish shape encrusted with old European and early bril...
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Epoque Diamond Earrings of Platinum and 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A stunning pair of Belle Époque–era earrings (circa 1900) featuring old European and rose cut diamonds set in platinum over 14k gold—a hallmark combination of materials prized for it...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver Victorian Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings. Set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds at The Top, in The Stem & Forming a Beautif...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.