Victorian Wire Jewelry
Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Base Metal
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches
Agate, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop Earrings
15k Gold
Antique 1890s Czech Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Cut Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Dangle Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
15k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Earrings
10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Bracelets
Onyx
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s American High Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
15k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Agate, Gilt Metal
20th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s American High Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1850s Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Bangles
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold-filled
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Agate, 14k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wire for jewelry making is a 20-gauge wire, but it is really a matter of preference. Twenty-gauge wire is widely used for its versatile wire size; it’s sturdy enough to hold its shape for making all types of jewelry. Visit 1stDibs for different types of wired necklaces in unique designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To be able to tell if jewelry is Victorian, a buyer can look for certain characteristics that have come to define these pieces, but it may be difficult given that no single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and snake jewels made during the Victorian era came in a vast array of styles. Romantic period jewelry featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. 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. The best way to tell if jewelry is Victorian is generally to work with an antiques appraiser or otherwise qualified professional in the jewelry industry. Shop a collection of antique Victorian jewelry from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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