Victorian Spider
1880s American Petticoats
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Game Tables
Leather, Wood, Maple
Antique 1890s English Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Prints
Wood, Paper
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s American Bolero Jackets
2010s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings
Watercolor
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Hat Racks and Stands
Wire
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s German Late Victorian Prints
Wood, Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold-filled
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Figurines and Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Pedestals
Wood
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings
15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Figurines and Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s English Victorian Prints
Paper
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Sculptures
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Planters and Jardinieres
Wire
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells
Porcelain
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise Matrix, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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