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Victorian Spider

Upcycled Victorian Spider Petticoat, Studio VL
Upcycled Victorian Spider Petticoat, Studio VL

Upcycled Victorian Spider Petticoat, Studio VL

By Studio VL, Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Upcycled Victorian Spider Petticoat by Studio VL. Victorian cotton batiste petticoat inserted with tons of lace and ruffles.

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1880s American Petticoats

Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Spider Brooch with Pearl & Blue Glass, 1890
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Spider Brooch with Pearl & Blue Glass, 1890

Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Spider Brooch with Pearl & Blue Glass, 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and blue colored glass, 9 karat yellow gold bar brooch in the form of a spider; part of our antique jewelry collections.

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Antique 1890s English Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Spider Brooch
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Spider Brooch

Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Spider Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Spider Pendant 18ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1860 Discover the exquisite charm of this Victorian spider pendant, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian "Bird" Spider Print
Victorian "Bird" Spider Print

Victorian "Bird" Spider Print

Located in Riverdale, NY

Victorian "Bird" Spider print mounted on a lovely faux marble paper ground showing large spider attacking a trapped bird.

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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Victorian 14K Gold Natural Pearl and Emerald Spider Brooch
Victorian 14K Gold Natural Pearl and Emerald Spider Brooch

Victorian 14K Gold Natural Pearl and Emerald Spider Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

A Victorian 14k rose gold rose-cut diamond spider pin, set with a single rectangular shape emerald and natural pearl abdomen.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Upcycled Victorian Linen Spider Bolero, Studio VL
Upcycled Victorian Linen Spider Bolero, Studio VL

Upcycled Victorian Linen Spider Bolero, Studio VL

By Studio VL, Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Upcycled Victorian Linen Spider Bolero by Studio VL. We have hand embroidered a series of tiny black spiders within each original embroidered cartouche on the body and along the hems...

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1880s American Bolero Jackets

Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs
Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs

Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A stylish pair of antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chairs with unusual circular spider web backs, shaped arms and newly upholstered seats.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Style Spider Sapphires Bead Handcrafted 18K Gold Blue Enamel Earrings
Victorian Style Spider Sapphires Bead Handcrafted 18K Gold Blue Enamel Earrings

Victorian Style Spider Sapphires Bead Handcrafted 18K Gold Blue Enamel Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Victorian Style a pair of earrings Handcrafted in burnished 18K white gold and hand-glazed in a mesmerizing vivid blue hue.

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2010s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Enamel

Persian Turquoise Spider and Fly Insect Bug Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
Persian Turquoise Spider and Fly Insect Bug Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian

Persian Turquoise Spider and Fly Insect Bug Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian - Edwardian Spider Web and Fly Pendant set with gorgeous Persian Turquoise and Pearls in beautiful antique gold.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Incredibly Rare Childs Ornate Victorian Youth High Chair with Spider Woven Back
Incredibly Rare Childs Ornate Victorian Youth High Chair with Spider Woven Back

Incredibly Rare Childs Ornate Victorian Youth High Chair with Spider Woven Back

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This Victorian Youth high chair has a spider woven back, cane seat and interlocking wicker circles on its arms.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back
Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back

Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This Victorian ladies rocker matches the youth chair we have also listed. The arms and back are high Victorian style. It was probably a mother's nursery chair perhaps used for nursin...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

English Spider Leg Drop Leaf Table
English Spider Leg Drop Leaf Table

English Spider Leg Drop Leaf Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty, late 19th C English spider leg drop leaf oak table. 1890 Dims with leaves up - 91cm x 70cm

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin
Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Striking Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century. Beautifully detailed, set in silver topped gold with round diamonds and a pave sapphire body ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin
Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin

Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A phenomenal Victorian revival brooch pin. The large spider is laced with a cluster of sparkling rose cut diamonds and ruby eyes and a luxuriant, lustrous black Tahitian pearl.

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2010s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold
Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold

Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Spiders were a popular motif in late Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, symbolizing creativity, patience, and good fortune.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890
Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890

Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890

By Bernhard Hertz

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a wonderful antique Victorian Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl Spider or Insect Beetle Bug Brooch by Bernhard Hertz of Denmark dating to circa 1890.

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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Fine Antique British Botanical Painting Fish Tail Plant and Spider Lily Plant
Fine Antique British Botanical Painting Fish Tail Plant and Spider Lily Plant

Fine Antique British Botanical Painting Fish Tail Plant and Spider Lily Plant

By Caroline Worsley

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch
A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch

Located in London, GB

The Victorian's often combined spiders and turtles in jewellery, however the exact meaning of this pair, remains unknown.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

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Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882
Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

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W 1.3 in D 0.4 in L 1.19 in

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A fascinating Antique Victorian Brooch in the shape of a Spider, made from Silver and adorned with two large Citrine Stones, one measuring 15ct and the other 1.50ct.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch 9 Carat Gold Aquamarine, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Spider Brooch 9 Carat Gold Aquamarine, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch 9 Carat Gold Aquamarine, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This wonderful antique 9ct Gold spider bar brooch is Victorian Circa 1900. Spider or insect jewellery is highly collectable and w...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Opal 15 Carat Gold Boxed circa 1900 Spider Pin
Antique Victorian Opal 15 Carat Gold Boxed circa 1900 Spider Pin

Antique Victorian Opal 15 Carat Gold Boxed circa 1900 Spider Pin

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A delicately crafted antique Victorian spider pin modelled in 15ct Yellow Gold with a beautiful natural Opal abdomen.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Spider Brooch Cushion Cut Sapphire

Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Spider Brooch Cushion Cut Sapphire

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Enchanting cushion cut sapphire old cut diamond and ruby spider brooch. This unique Victorian brooch exemplifies the fine workmanship of that period.

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Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Blue Paste Spider Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Blue Paste Spider Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Blue Paste Spider Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Spider or bug jewellery is highly collectable and was considered a symbol of good luck to the wearer during the Victorian Era.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

German Biology Chart of Spiders by Schroder Und Kull, 1910
German Biology Chart of Spiders by Schroder Und Kull, 1910

German Biology Chart of Spiders by Schroder Und Kull, 1910

By Schröder und Kull

Located in North Hollywood, CA

RETIREMENT SALE!!! EVERYTHING MUST GO - CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS. The German company Schroder und Kull made wonderfully illustrated nature charts for classroom teaching in the...

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Vintage 1910s German Late Victorian Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375
Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375

Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375

Located in Camelford, GB

On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD AMETHYST AND PEARL SPIDER BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Heavy Rosey Yellow Gold Style: Classic Victorian Bug Brooch, hea...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Pearl Spider Ring
Victorian Pearl Spider Ring

Victorian Pearl Spider Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fun Victorian spider ring. The spider features a pearl back and a lovely textured body.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Victorian Pearl Spider Ring
Victorian Pearl Spider Ring

Victorian Pearl Spider Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fun Victorian spider ring. The spider features a pearl back and a lovely textured body.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Silver and Paste Spider Brooch
Victorian Silver and Paste Spider Brooch

Victorian Silver and Paste Spider Brooch

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique late Victorian spider brooch in sterling silver and paste.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Victorian Cat's Eye Ruby and Diamond Spider Web Brooch
Victorian Cat's Eye Ruby and Diamond Spider Web Brooch

Victorian Cat's Eye Ruby and Diamond Spider Web Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a captivating brooch taken from the 19th century, showcasing an uncommon design. This antique piece features a delicate spider web motif crafted in a combination of gold...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Gold, Silver

Victorian Gold Filled Spider and Web Diamond Ruby Gold Locket
Victorian Gold Filled Spider and Web Diamond Ruby Gold Locket

Victorian Gold Filled Spider and Web Diamond Ruby Gold Locket

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a beautiful gold filled Victorian locket with a spider and web motif. The spider is made up of a ruby cabochon for its thorax and a single cut diamond for the rest of its bod...

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold-filled

C1880 Austrian Bronze Realistic Tarantula Spider
C1880 Austrian Bronze Realistic Tarantula Spider

C1880 Austrian Bronze Realistic Tarantula Spider

Located in Baltimore, MD

A rare example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze hand painted bronze miniature figurines which were made around the turn of the 20th century in foundries ...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ruby and Diamond Spider Stickpin of 14k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Spider Stickpin of 14k Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Spider Stickpin of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

An exceptional antique stickpin featuring a 14k gold spider with a 0.25ct natural, untreated vivid purplish red ruby and an old single cut diamond.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin
Antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin

Antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin

Located in London, GB

An antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin in 18 karat yellow gold and silver, circa 1890. A perfect addition to any black jacket this beautiful and unusu...

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Spider-Shaped Opal Ruby and Diamond Brooch in Gold and Silver
Spider-Shaped Opal Ruby and Diamond Brooch in Gold and Silver

Spider-Shaped Opal Ruby and Diamond Brooch in Gold and Silver

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed as a spider, the body composed of an oval opal surmounted by a rose-cut diamond, the eyes set with ruby cabochons, the legs highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, measuring a...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Retro 1940s Tarantula Spider Old Cut Pave Diamond Brooch Silver Yellow Gold
Retro 1940s Tarantula Spider Old Cut Pave Diamond Brooch Silver Yellow Gold

Retro 1940s Tarantula Spider Old Cut Pave Diamond Brooch Silver Yellow Gold

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Retro old cut diamond tarantula spider brooch in silver and yellow gold, 1940s. This Victorian-style early 20th century jewel is modeled as a 3-carat diamond-set tarantula, the tho...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

This striking Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Brooch is crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum topped. The intricate design features a captivating spider web or sun motif, set wit...

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Incy Wincy - 1960s 18ct Gold Tubogas Collar with 9ct Gold Aquamarine Spider
Incy Wincy - 1960s 18ct Gold Tubogas Collar with 9ct Gold Aquamarine Spider

Incy Wincy - 1960s 18ct Gold Tubogas Collar with 9ct Gold Aquamarine Spider

Located in Midhurst, GB

1960s 18ct gold articulated Tubogas collar with a Victorian 9ct gold and aquamarine spider. Story: My kids are both obsessed with the nursery rhyme, Incy Wincy Spider.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Antique Victorian Spider Ring 14K
Antique Victorian Spider Ring 14K

Antique Victorian Spider Ring 14K

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Three Diamonds are 0.10 points, 1 Diamond .25 points. 5.2 Grams, 3.5 x 3.8cm. The spider and the fly are very Victorian pieces as spiders, flys, hearts and snakes were themes in eve...

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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Spider and the Fly Brooch
Victorian Spider and the Fly Brooch

Victorian Spider and the Fly Brooch

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The spider and the fly are common themes in Victorian jewelry as is the snake in all its forms.

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold

19th Century Regency Pedestal Table
19th Century Regency Pedestal Table

19th Century Regency Pedestal Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The rustic round Victorian spider-leg breakfast table has three scalloped splayed feet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Victorian Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Spider Locket
Victorian Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Spider Locket

Victorian Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Spider Locket

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A charming little locket made of 12k rose gold and decorated with a three-dimensional spider. It’s body is set with a solitary diamond and green tourmaline. The locket opens to repea...

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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold

Victorian Amythest Crystal Spider Brooch
Victorian Amythest Crystal Spider Brooch

Victorian Amythest Crystal Spider Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian amythest crystal spider brooch of pear and round faceted stones forming the body and eyes, with multi prong claw settings.

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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Victorian “The Spider & The Fly” Drop Earrings
Victorian “The Spider & The Fly” Drop Earrings

Victorian “The Spider & The Fly” Drop Earrings

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the spider to the fly…. Literature enthusiasts will recognize this theme from the poem by Mary Howitt. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate th...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

15k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Moonstone Pearl Spider and Fly Insect Pendant
Victorian Persian Turquoise Moonstone Pearl Spider and Fly Insect Pendant

Victorian Persian Turquoise Moonstone Pearl Spider and Fly Insect Pendant

Located in New York, NY

The jewels are set in 10 Karat Gold. The spider and fly date to the Victorian period when insect inspired jewelry was sweeping the land.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold

Victorian Diamond Spider Brooch CA 1890 in 14 Karat Gold
Victorian Diamond Spider Brooch CA 1890 in 14 Karat Gold

Victorian Diamond Spider Brooch CA 1890 in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A spooky Victorian antique brooch circa 1880-90 featuring a leaf motif with a spider on one end.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal Diamond Spider Insect Pendant 14 Karat Gold Victorian Edwardian
Antique Opal Diamond Spider Insect Pendant 14 Karat Gold Victorian Edwardian

Antique Opal Diamond Spider Insect Pendant 14 Karat Gold Victorian Edwardian

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful antique Victorian Opal and Diamond Spider Pendant in 14 Karat Gold.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Spider For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian spider you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and 14k gold. You can easily find a 12 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian spider among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A victorian spider of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 5, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian spider, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Spider?

Prices for a victorian spider can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $129 and can go as high as $7,406, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,413.

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.