Victorian Snake Heart
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Emerald, Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s British Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Emerald, Bronze
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Emerald, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Silver, Niello
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Crystal, Peridot, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold, Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Victorian Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown More Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Charm Bracelets
Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Victorian Snake Heart For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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