Victorian Silver Articulated Stork Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Altrincham, GB
Where do babies come from? Well then... A super charming articulated silver pendant dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. Its modelled as a stork, a well known symbol of fe...
Silver
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond fringe necklace taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece features a captivating array of old mine cut diamonds, each radiating a brilli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Turquoise & Pearl Necklace, Circa 1860s
Located in Braintree, GB
Exceptional mid-19th century Victorian turquoise and pearl necklace featuring an ornate bird pendant motif, pavé-set with natural turquoise beads and natural pearls throughout.
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Victorian Antique diamond necklace, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond necklace. Set with one round old cut diamond in an open back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.20 carats, further set with one round old cut diamond in similar setti...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Collar with Star Punch Link
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from sterling silver this collar dates to the Victorian period. The fancy-link collar has a wonderful 'star punch' motif which is part of every link and is integrated into th...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Victorian Floral Enamel Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Silver- Tested Circa 1880 Lovely sized, Victorian oval shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with hand carved detailing & enamel painted flowers. Measure ap...
Silver, Enamel
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver 3 pc set Material 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Natural Diamond Polki Rose Cut Wieght ap...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18K Gold & Sterling Silver 1.15 Cttw Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Discover exceptional craftsmanship with this Victorian-inspired Semi-Stone and Diamond Necklace, an extraordinary statement piece designed to reflect refined artistry and luxurious g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian diamond bow necklace
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century diamond-set bow, the openwork bow design centred with three graduated diamonds flanked either side by a pendoloque hoop, set in silver and yellow gold with old bri...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$219Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian silver pendant, Harp and Cross
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian era silver pendant really stands out from the crowd. It is a conversion piece, converted from a brooch but it makes for a lovely pendant. Crafted i...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Natural Diamond Polki Rose Cut Wieght approx 68 Gr...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Red Italian Victorian Gothic Style Necklace and Bracelet set Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Gothic STYLE - MADE IN ITALY Vintage Necklace and Bracelet Set Made about 25 years ago - never used. Sterling Silver approx 150 Grams necklace weight. (oxidized silver) Small...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Natural Diamond Polki Rose Cut Wieght approx 62 gr...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Natural Diamond Polki Rose Cut Wieght approx 55gr...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Victorian 800 Silver Aesthetic Movement Bird Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver locket of the late 19th century Aesthetic Movement period. This beautiful antique sterling silver oval locket features an etched design with a gold overlay bird, and...
Silver
Victorian Silver Gilt Filigree Pomander Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Silver Gilt Filigree Pomander Locket circa 1880's. One side has an inverted posy, and the other has a Maltese cross. The openwork filigree locket can hold a perfumed cotton...
Vermeil, Silver
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Material 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Natural Diamond Polki Rose Cut Wieght approx 62 gr...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Large Silver Victorian Floral Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Silver- Acid Tested Circa 1880 Lovely double sided, Victorian oval shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with hand carved detailing- featuring a bird & prett...
Silver
Daniel Swarovski Paris Victorian-Inspired Red Crystal Choker Necklace
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Daniel Swarovski Paris couture jeweled choker necklace features an around-the-neck shape with Victorian-inspired flair.
Silver Plate
Pave Diamond Antler Deer Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Necklace Diamond Necklaces
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Antler Deer Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Fashion Jewelry. Necklace Length : 18th Inch. Main Stone: Diamond . Pave Diamond Antler Deer Necklace 925 Sterling Si...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Floral Double Compartment Vinaigrette Victorian Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Style: Locket Pendant / Vinaigrette Pendant Design: Victorian-Era Floral Engraved Book Locket Shape: Rectangular Weight: 6.8 Grams Dimensio...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$407Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sterling silver Masonic pendant, large, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magnificent antique sterling silver Masonic pendant. This is a truly unusual piece and it really stands out from the crowd. It is a very large piece crafted from sterling silver ...
Sterling Silver
Victorian 16.00 Ct Diamond Rare French Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
French origin magnificent Victorian Diamond necklace, 1840 ca Sensual fringe design beautifully hand crafted during the period set with high quality old mine cut Diamonds, effective...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond necklace. This Victorian pendant has been crafted from silver into the shape of a love heart with intricate openwork playing host to an array of round...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
.67 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Silver Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian diamond pendant necklace. 1 Old European cut center diamond in a silver front and 14k rose gold back setting with 34 old European cut accent diamonds. 18 inch 14k rose gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Pave Turquoise Heart-Shape Locket
Located in Venice, CA
This heart-shape Victorian sterling silver locket is encrusted with pave turquoise cabochons that fill its entire front surface, as well as its bail. The turquoise are securely bead ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian, Sterling Silver Paste Swallow Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Pendant Sterling Silver Circa 1850 This stunning sterling silver swallow pendant is a true vintage piece, dating back to circa 1850. The swallow, known for its sym...
Sterling Silver
Victorian 1.20ct Diamond Double Heart Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Victorian era, comes this charming double heart necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Earring Necklace Set
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian citrine rose-cut diamonds silver and gold earrings and necklace set circa 1890
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Silver Locket with Royal Blue Enamel Monogram
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Deco - Victorian Locket Pendant in Silver with a gorgeous royal blue enamel monogram. The monogram in ornately raised letters of great beauty with fine royal blue en...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Aesthetic Photo Locket Necklace Flower Bouquet Aesthetic Period 2.5"
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Victorian Aesthetic Period Locket Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver with a gorgeous Applied and Engraved Flower Bouquet Urn motif of great beauty.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$496Sale Price|20% Off
Sterling Silver Peace Dove Brooch Necklace, Dove Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
A delicate Victorian dove brooch pendant is the focal point of this charming layering necklace.
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver & Paste, Early Victorian Cherub Miniature Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cherub Pendant Sterling Silver Circa 1850 This stunning early Victorian Cherub miniature portrait pendant is a true gem for any antique jewellery lover. Crafted from high...
Silver
Locket Necklace Antique Victorian Black Enamel Mourning Gold Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Antique black enamel locket on a 14k gold plated sterling silver rectangular link chain Color: Gold, black Design: Authentic Victorian black enamel opening locket for a ...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Black Glass Intaglio Classical Cameo Pendant Necklace c.1890s
Located in Honolulu, HI
It hangs from a long, heavy oval-link silver-tone chain. A striking, substantial piece of antique jewelry with classical elegance and a dark Victorian aesthetic.
Silver Plate
Victorian turquoise and diamond negligée necklace, circa 1895.
Located in London, GB
Victorian turquoise and diamond negligée necklace.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century.
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
Rare Vintage coloured paste collar necklace, symbolic, Victorian style
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare Vintage paste collar necklace. It is made in the Victorian style, very heavy and substantial with an incredible design!
Silver Plate
Victorian Diamond & Pearl Enamelled Heart Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Victorian necklace features a beautiful green enamelled heart with a single 0.08 carat old cut diamond set in its centre.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Heart Necklace Black Enamel Victorian Style Diamond Pearl
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Heart Necklace Pearl Black Enamel Pendant Gold Victorian Designer: J DAUPHIN Diamond heart pendant necklace in 14k gold plated brass with black enamel, the heart centring a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
Antique 1883 Silver Ivy Oval Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian silver oval locket is a beautifully restrained example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, combining crisp engraving.The front is decorated with a central engraved fol...
Silver
Victorian Shiebler Homeric Sterling Silver Graduated Watch Fob
By George Shiebler
Located in Venice, CA
This sterling silver fob features four graduated homeric medallions, dangling from a dog clip. Designed by George Shiebler, circa 1890’s, the piece was originally a watch fob; in con...
Sterling Silver
Victorian 1890's Natural Red Coral Silver Cross
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Victorian natural red coral and silver cross. The amazingly matched cabochon coral is a lovely bright red/orange color. Dating from late 1890-1900, this cross is a...
Coral, Silver
Splendid French Antique Victorian Drop Diamond Necklace (19th century).
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique, Victorian period (19th century, 1870). Mounted in silver over rose gold, classic piece of antique jewellery.
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 1887 Ladies Pocket Silver Watch
Located in New York, NY
This finely crafted antique pocket watch is a strong example of late 19th-century British horology, combining decorative silver casework with a carefully detailed enamel dial. The wh...
Victorian 25 Cttw. Emerald, Diamond and Topaz Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Victorian pendant necklace features a 40-inch cable chain crafted from sterling silver with a lustrous black rhodium polish.
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Floral Enamel Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Silver Circa 1900 *chain sold separately A charming late Victorian silver locket, decorated to the front with a finely executed enamel plaque. The round fa...
Silver, Enamel
Victorian 15KT Gold & Silver Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
A refined Victorian pendant crafted in 15KT gold with a silver-topped setting, designed in an elegant oval drop form. The pendant is set throughout with graduating old European cut d...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian Flower Pendant Necklace in Tanzanite & Pink Tourmaline with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Simple and stunningly feminine, this Victorian flower necklace perfectly glows from all angles.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Gold Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace with Bow
Located in Venice, CA
The largest, bottom diamond appears round, and the diamonds descend in size, with the middle and top diamond taking a more oval shape. The necklace has a 14k gold back and a silver f...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Large Oval Engraved Aesthetic Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Sterling Silver Circa 1880 With its substantial size, ornate decoration, and impeccable craftsmanship, this sterling silver Victorian locket has a true heir...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian locket pendant in 18 karat gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian locket pendant in 18 karat gold and silver. Antique oval pendant, decorated with a silver and gold flower, set with fine pearls. The leaves are decorated with green guilloc...
Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Gemistry Victorian 14.19 Carat T.W Diamond and Emerald Lariat Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Two Oval and one pear shaped Emerald gemstones are accentuated on the silver necklace. The Victorian neck piece is gorgeously made that heightens your personal sense of style.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Green Stone and Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The green stones in this necklace are bright and have such a sparkle to them. They are set in simple claw settings and linked with delicate chain all modelled in silver gilt. Lengt...
Silver
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star Shape Locket Pendant Necklace Brooch Pin
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This exquisite piece exudes the elegance of a bygone era. Crafted from gold gilded silver, it features genuine faceted rose cut Bohemian garnets meticulously set on a silver frame. T...
Garnet, Silver
$1,013Sale Price|24% Off
Late Victorian Silver and Paste and Blue Glass Pendant on Silver Oval Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Late Victorian Silver and Paste and Blue Glass Pendant on Silver oval Link Chain c.1900 27.96 grams W: 61.02mm H: 56.45 Chain length: 57cm
Silver
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Late Victorian Moonstone and Paste Sterling Silver Draped Necklac
Located in Honolulu, HI
A rare late-Victorian sterling silver necklace set with luminous moonstone cabochons and finely cut Victorian paste stones.
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Victorian 1.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A unique cabochon cut, purple star sapphire sits central to this pendant from the Victorian age. The beautiful sapphire is 1.30 carat and is surrounded by a heart shaped halo of old ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Diamond Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 1.5 Carat Gold Sterling
Located in Wallkill, NY
This pendant Flower and Branch design adorned with sparkling Rose Cut diamonds. Old Mine cut diamond in a bezel setting hangs in the center with dangles The sterling chain connects t...
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Style 14K Gold-Filled Necklace with Quartz & Peridot Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Victorian style necklace with Quartz, Peridot and dangle pendant. We created it with up to 12mm whiskey tone oval shaped Quartz and 4mm Peridot rondelles as spacers. The pe...
Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.