Victorian Flower Panel Silver Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Silver Cuff with central cartouche of flowers.
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Silver
Victorian Flower Panel Silver Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Silver Cuff with central cartouche of flowers.
Silver
Sterling Silver Enamel Hand Painted Butterfly Cuff
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare example of a Victorian Silver Cuff with an attached plaque of a hand painted orange blue and brown butterfly about to land on a spray of flowers.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian English Aesthetic Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Victorian English Aesthetic Cuff bracelet with buckle motif on base of lovely hand etched leaves.
Sterling Silver
Victorian Wide Sterling Ivy Leaf Cuff
Located in Stamford, CT
Clinging together is the symbolism of this ivy leaf Silver Cuff Bracelet. During the 1860's through the 1880's silver cuff. bracelets were everywhere in Europe. I call the period the...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Bangle with Buckle Detail
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This silver cuff bangle has gorgeous movable buckle detail as the main detail. The buckle has beaded detail and the rest of the bangle is wonderfully plain and glossy. Inner Bangle...
Silver
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Amazing Victorian Bohemian garnet bracelet encrusted in lovely deep red garnets. Nice round sparkly bangle bracelet with a lovely red glow! Beautiful floral themed bracelet ...
Garnet, Silver
Black & White Pave Diamond Cuff Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:2.79gms, Diamond:53.45cts, Silver:107.12gms, Size: 65X57X36MM"
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18K Gold, Silver, Diamond, and Blue Enamel Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite example of mid-19th century craftsmanship, this Victorian bracelet showcases intricate silver-topped gold openwork set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds against a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Etruscan Revival Silver Statement Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Etruscan Revival Silver Bangle 30 grams W: 67.67 H: 58.74 Depth:24.52 fits up to a 7.25" wrist c.1890 very good antique condition. masterfully made.
Silver
Handmade Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold & 925 Silver Victorian Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold&925 Silver Victorian Style Bracelet Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Mine Diamond Eternity Bangle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Mine Diamond Eternity Bangle. This unbelievable antique Victorian diamond bangle bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and sil...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Anglo-Indian Sterling Silver Bracelet, Buddhist Deities, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted with this gorgeous, rare antique, Victorian era, sterling silver panel bracelet. It is very heavy and chunky, made up from individual panels each dec...
Sterling Silver
Jill Garber Antique Art Nouveau Mucha Goddess Portrait Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This one of a kind Sterling Silver cuff bracelet features an exquisitely hand painted late nineteenth century French porcelain portrait depicting an Alphonse Mucha Style Goddess meas...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Jill Garber Late Nineteenth Century Cherubim Cameo with Topaz Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This one of a kind Sterling Silver cuff bracelet features a late nineteenth century antique hand carved shell cameo depicting a scene of angels and goddesses. Accenting this wonderfu...
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality Victorian era Old Cut Diamond 3-Stone Bangle Bracelet composed of 14k light rose gold & silver. With an Old Mine Cut diamond at the center, weighing approximately 0....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Mixed Metal Lily of the Valley Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Mixed Metal Lily of the Valley Bangle form the late 19th Century. Sterling bangle with applications of pink and green gold florals which are applied over the engraved desi...
14k Gold, Silver
Antique Silver Etruscan Revival Astrological Zodiac Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver Etruscan Revival Astrological Zodiac Bangle Solid, Heavy and an amazing statement bangle. Rare 81.45 grams W: 66.75 H: 55.87 Depth:26.23 fits up to a 7.5 inch wrist.
Silver
Sterling Silver Bracelet Signed by John Millward Banks, Birmingham, Dated 1885
Located in valatie, NY
Sterling Silver Hinged Bangle Bracelet Signed by John Millward Banks, Birmingham. Initialed "J.M.B" With Date Letter for 1885-6. The firm was established in 1863 in Birmingham with m...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Jackson Brothers English Sterling Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet
Located in Toledo, OH
Victorian sterling silver bracelet with rose gold flowers and leaves, circa 1880's. Stamped inside with English hallmarks, and the maker's mark for Jackson Brothers. Inscription on t...
Sterling Silver
16.17ct Rosecut Diamonds Victorian Looking Cuff Made In 14K Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Victorian looking Rosecut Diamond Cuff Bangle in 14K Gold and Silver is a bold looking bangle which can be worn single or can be stacked with many others.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Black Diamond Cuff Bracelet Silver Statement Cuff Truth J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Statement Piece Truth Designer: J DAUPHIN The Truth Cuff is a wide open cuff handcrafted in solid sterling silver, the word TRUTH runni...
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Silver Cuff Black Diamond Bracelet Truth Spiritual Letter Statement Cuff
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver “TRUTH” Letter Cuff Bangle with Black Diamonds – Kabbalistic and Universal Spiritual Jewelry Size: Small ( can be custom made in other sizes ) This custom-made cuff...
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian-Style Sapphire & Diamond Wide 18K Gold & Oxidized Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique looking gorgeous bracelet with Rosecut polki diamonds and blue sapphires. This bracelet tapers down from center and closes with a very safe clasp system with safety locks on ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Antique sterling silver cuff bangle, Ivy engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this gorgeous antique, Edwardian era, sterling silver chunky cuff bangle. Leaf engraved in the aesthetic manner with a smooth polished reverse. ...
Sterling Silver
Silver Star Charm Bracelet Celestial Cuff Enamel J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Star Chain Bracelet Black Enamel Silver J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Star Chain Bracelet is handcrafted in solid sterling silver, featuring a rigid open chain link cuff with t...
Enamel, Silver
Silver Cuff Brutalist Bracelet Stud Open Bangle Diamond Sapphire Emerald Chakra
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Silver Cuff Stud Open Bangle Bracelet Diamond Sapphire Emerald Chakra Designer: J DAUPHIN The New Dimension Chakra Cuff is an open bangle handcrafted in solid .925 sterli...
Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Whit...
Pink Sapphire Cuff Heart Bracelet Sculptural Open Bangle
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire Cuff Heart Bracelet Sculptural Open Bangle Designer: J DAUPHIN The Studded Heart Cuff is handcrafted in sterling silver.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Amazing Victorian Silver Cuff
Located in Wimberley, TX
A silver cuff has become the canvas for the rendering of rare superb and magnificent subject matter and composition.
Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Bangle Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Victorian Silver cuff bangle is, Circa 1880. Inlaid with Gold Forget Me Nots which are set in Rose Gold and Yellow Gold.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Victorian Silver Bracelet
Located in Florida, FL
Vicorian large silver cuff bracelet with rose gold and gold overlay. Very detailed with birds, flowers, and butterflies
Victorian Cuff by Constantine & Floyd
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Beautiful family owned cuff from the end of the Victorian era by the fine European silver maker Constantine & Floyd.
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Garnet Bracelet Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Silver Garnet bracelet is Circa 1880. The bracelet is adorned with beautiful Almandine Garnets which are set into each panel. There is over 30ct of Almandin...
Garnet, Silver
Antique Diamond Silver and Gold Swallow Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An in-flight swallow with variously sized old-European and old mine diamonds of approximately 3 carats total, with 2 cabochon red stones for eyes. Set on a split bangle that probably...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Floral Bangle Sterling Silver Dated 1885
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful Victorian cuff bangle is set in Sterling Silver, dated Birmingham 1885.
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Agate Cameo Bracelet
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Scottish bracelet from the mid-Victorian era featuring an exquisite hand-carved bullmouth shell cameo in the centre, depicting the side profile of a character fr...
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
Very Fine Sterling Silver Victorian Bracelet
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Very fine victorian sterling silver cuff bracelet.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 2.45 in W 2.25 in
Antique Cuff Bracelet Transformable in Gold 18k and Silver, Diamonds, Pearls
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique cuff bracelet transformable in yellow gold 18 karats and silver. Antique articulated bracelet, decorated at the ends with openwork friezes. This bracelet is decorated with a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 0.99 in L 6.7 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bangle Hallmarked Birmingham 1884 Gold Inlay
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This beautiful Victorian bangle is 140 years old! It is solid sterling silver and features a hand engraved flower and leaf design inlayed in yellow and rose gold. The bangle was ma...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Cuff Bangle Forget Me Not Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This spectacular Victorian Silver cuff bangle is, Circa 1880. The beautiful bangle is inlaid with Rose Gold floral details around the front of the bangle.
Silver
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Victorian 14KY yellow gold topped with sterling silver diamond oval shaped bangle bracelet. Approximately 1.00 carat total weigh of rose cut diamonds II-J color and I1-I2 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ivy Cuff Bangle Dated 1883
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A beautiful antique Victorian Sterling Silver cuff bangle, featuring fancy Silver balls across the top and bottom and stunning engraved Ivy leaves across the front.
Sterling Silver
Antiques Victorian Rare Snake Cuff Links
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Antique Cuff links Rare and unusual authentic antique from the Victorian period Snake cuff links An highly collectable pair to prize any collection or as a special gift to rem...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
An undulating appliqued silver design weaves its way across the front of this antique silver cuff bracelet in curving lines that surround gold engraved tulips and leaves.
Superb Victorian Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Forget-me-nots and roses adorn this decorative, superb example of English silver. Every engraved spot shows a leaf or flower. Even the rose gold triangles on the center applied plaq...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Cuff In A Buckle Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
Silver cuff collectors take note of this buckle motif cuff in a scarce design.
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Price Markdown.....Rising from the silver background is a silver bow, the symbol for "think of me", engraved Ivy leaves, symbols for the intertwining of two souls and constancy and...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian silver cuff bangle, Aesthetic, Swallows
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era sterling silver chunky cuff bangle.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver and Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian silver cuff bracelet enhanced with rose gold flowers and yellow gold leaves.
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
HM 1883 Silver and Gold Pierced Oak Leaf Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian silver cuff bracelet enhanced by two color gold oak leaves and flowers.
Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Star Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
A dazzling, Victorian sterling bracelet, full of hand engraving, struck with three faceted raised stars, is one of the more unusual bracelets made during the silver revolution in Gre...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cuff Crown Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
One of the most sought after cuffs from the British Silver Rush between 1860 and 1880, this silver crown bracelet has gold embellishment and symbolizes affection and admiration. Gold...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet "Hearts and Flowers"
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare design English Cuff Bracelet reaches the heights with hearts, daisies, gold, sterling and fine condition. The entire front is engraved with daisies inside the hearts and below...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Solid Sterling Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
An exciting fully engraved silver cuff from the Victorian period in England c. 1860-880.
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian sterling silver cuff bracelet engraved with a striking leaf motif.
Silver
Antique Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful Victorian sterling cuff bracelet with an intricate filigree design. Cuff bracelets were very popular during the Victorian era and continue today to be desirable. This brac...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Cuff with Two Buckles
Located in Stamford, CT
A masterful cuff design of the Victorian era at the time that the silver industry in England bloomed with life.
Sterling Silver
Pair of Victorian Silver Cloisonné Enamel Russian Bracelets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each with highly detailed cloisonné links with light blue, dark blue, green and orange/red enamel Beautiful foliate motif There is enamel loss, all wear is consistent with age and us...
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Button Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
The simplicity of this silver button cuff bracelet makes the contrast in texture a standout. Diamond formed architectural wire work surrounds the button strap. I fell in love with th...
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Floral Motif Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian silver and two-color gold cuff bracelet with an intricate floral design highlighted in a frame and bordered by an engraved scalloped design and beads.
Gold, Silver
Antique Silver and Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming Victorian silver and gold bangle bracelet engraved with leaves and embellished with gold flowers and birds. Wonderful to wear alone or with other bangles. The bracelet has a...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver and Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming Victorian silver and two-color gold cuff bracelet decorated with rose gold flowers and yellow gold leaves and marked "Sterling Silver" on the clasp.
Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver and Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Victorian silver and two color gold cuff bracelet decorated with arches and beads and flowers and leaves.
Gold, Sterling Silver
Couquaux Silver Neo Gothic Cuff Bangle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An important silver and vermeil neo gothic cuff bracelet, delicately engraved and repierced with floral patterns, grapes, and the name Jehanne for Joan of Arc, signed on the edge: Co...
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond 14K Rose Gold Cuff, circa 1890s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian era diamond cuff in silver topped, 14K rose gold featuring 51 claw prong and bead set, old mine and rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.80 ct.
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Silver Cuff Bracelet with 2 Color Gold Accents
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful silver cuff depicting a classical arch design including rose gold flowers and yellow gold arches with etched tendrils growing in between. There is a Vaughton's Patent trad...
Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lacy Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Lacy silver with endless detail depicts on one side the journey of a life from youth to hunter and provider to becoming a king and reaching advanced age. The reverse is the natural w...
Sterling Silver
Ornate Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking 18K mid-Victorian bracelet set with 7 cushion cut diamonds having a total weight of 2cts flanked by a bevy of rose diamonds set in silver.
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Victorian Era Sterling Silver and Gold Buttoned Corset Bracelet
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Tightly engraved fern scrolls cover the remainder of the front of this extraordinary cuff, a rare example of Victorian silver. The British humor came through in this period and can b...
Sterling Silver
Jill Garber Antique French Paste with Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This one of a kind Sterling Silver cuff bracelet features antique nineteenth century French paste fleurette's in a row meticulously framed on either side with six 6 mm natural Roysto...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Jill Garber Antique Victorian Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This exquisite Sterling Silver cuff bracelet features an antique nineteenth century Victorian hand carved cameo with diamond necklace in original 14 karat white gold mounting having ...
Turquoise, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold, Silver & Diamond Locket Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver & Diamond Victorian Locket Bracelet
Bracelet measures 7" in length
Locket measures 1.25" in width by 1.50" in height
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Aesthetic Sterling and Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Beautiful Aesthetic movement European Victorian sterling silver, yellow and rose gold floral pattern bracelet. The details on this piece are lovely, with studding in the cen...
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Two Color Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian silver and two-color gold cuff bracelet of Japanesque design depicting a stork standing in water near a house surrounded by flora as a bird flies by.
Gold, Silver
Jill Garber Very Rare Early Hobe' Pear - Pink Tourmaline & Peridot Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This one of a kind Sterling Silver cuff bracelet features a rare early Hobe' pear shaped brooch having at its center an 8.32 karat pink tourmaline with three natural green peridot. E...
Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Starburst Bracelet & Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Starburst Cluster Bracelet & convertible Pendant composed of 14k yellow gold & sterling silver. Set with 69 Old European Cut diamonds weighing appr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold and dramatic Victorian buckle bracelet engraved with ivy leaves and decorated with beads. Lovely to wear alone or with other bangles, either silver or gold. This piece measures ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elaborate Victorian wide bangle or cuff bracelet marked "Sterling Silver" featuring an Arabesque design.
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Gilt Buckle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold and beautiful Victorian silver gilt buckle bracelet engraved with an intricate swirling design.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elaborate sterling Victorian bangle bracelet decorated with arabesque designs in its center and engraved arches on its edges. This bold cuff measures 1 1/2 inches wide, it's interior...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Victorian sterling buckle bracelet engraved with ivory leaves. Buckle bracelets were popular in the Victorian era as the Queen wore the order of the garter on her arm, thus po...
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely silver and gold bangle bracelet with a flower in vase motif. This boldly designed bracelet is engraved with an embossed background design of squares with a leaf motif. The bra...
Gold, Silver
Antique Banded Agate Silver Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian banded agate and silver bracelet with a bold and animated design that will spark compliments and admiration. Great to wear with black or brown. The bracelet measures 7 1/4"...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Lava Cameo Hand Carved in High Relief Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
This gorgeous hand carved in High Relief Antique Lava Cameo depicts a LAVISH LADY. Incredible depth of the relief and fine detailing grapes leaves twisted through her hair, dropping ...
Sterling Silver
Victorian bracelet with diamonds, sapphires and pearls, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful antique bracelet with diamonds, sapphires and pearls. Set with 48 "old" brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 3.50ct, 12 faceted sapphires with a total weight of ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k 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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.