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.
Victorian 84.02 Gms. Pearl and 10 Ctts. Diamond Beaded Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Pearl and Diamond Beaded Bracelet, a luxurious piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this s...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet, circa 1880 Belle Époque
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian, Belle Epoque bracelet set with natural Salmon Coral cabochons of extraordinary beauty. It is very rare to find ...
Coral
8 Strand Pearl and .50ct Diamond Bracelet Platinum AAA Quality VS F-G Color
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
8 Strand Pearl and Diamond Bracelet This spectacular platinum and diamond pearl bracelet is made with the finest AAA pearls and diamonds Eight strands of perfectly matched pearls m...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Victorian 200.54cttw Natutal Emerald and Opal Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary bracelet is a captivating fusion of vibrant emeralds and stone semi, creating a breathtaking piece of jewelry. It is shaped like a crown and has a line of diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Cameo Bracelets Gold Pearl Zeus Athena Neoclassical Goddess Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a pair of Museum Quality Antique Cameo Pearl Bracelets in 10 Karat Gold dating to the Victorian period with magnificent hand carved God and Goddess cameos of Zeus and Athe...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Double Row Fox Tail Link Bracelet with Gold & Enamel Beads
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albertina Bracelet 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning two-tone 15ct gold Victorian Albertina bracelet. This exquisite p...
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Dutch 14K Gold Garnet Beaded Bracelet with Filigree Clasp
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique 14K gold bracelet composed of four strands of richly colored, faceted garnet beads. The strands are joined by a handmade gold clasp, finely decorated with traditi...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Pique Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pique Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1880 Fabulous Victorian Pique (Tortoise Shell) Bracelet. Beautiful ‘Beehive’ Shaped Links, Inl...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Beaded Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 1900's natural red coral and 14 karat gold three-strand beaded bracelet. The coral beads of this bracelet are round-shaped and set with a beautiful round-shaped clasp crea...
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Black Enamel Pansy Gold Brooch with Matching Pearl Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique black enamel and seed pearl 14k gold pansy brooch that attaches to the bracelet through a tunnel that the pin goes into on the top of the gold clasp. The brooch and the 2 sp...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Whitby Jet snake bracelet, faceted beads, collectible Mourning Antique Victorian
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Whitby Jet snake bracelet, crafted around 1880 in England, in excellent condition. It features a snake design, with the body made of faceted and polished jet beads...
Antique Necklace Beads Link Bracelet Blue Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant chalcedony bracelet has been joined to a length of 18 karat gold chain in an absolute matching bright warm gold hue to make up a necklace. The bead bracelet on its own m...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet, Quartz & Diamond Multi-Strand Bead Bracelet
Located in Braintree, GB
An impressive Victorian multi-strand bead bracelet composed of richly coloured garnet beads and clear quartz beads, arranged in a dense, layered construction typical of late 19th-cen...
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 9k Gold
Victorian Gold Gilt Silver Coral Wrap Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This Victorian gold gilt silver snake wrap bangle bracelet, features intricate craftsmanship and rich details that embody the elegance of the Victorian era. The bangle showcases a b...
Coral, Silver
Antique Victorian French Gold Turquoise Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian era French made bracelet in 18k yellow gold, decorated with pearls and turquoise. Bracelet is 6 3/8" long, center section ins 40mm in diameter. Bears French eagle h...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Amber And Etruscan Style Gold Bracelet by Richard A. Green, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
An antique amber and gold bracelet, with large amber beads, with gold discs either side, decorated with Etruscan style wirework, with single oval gold links, in a Richard A. Green fi...
Amber, Gold
14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Turquoise Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique Victorian 14kt gold, hand knotted triple strand pearl bracelet . Bracelet clasp is very ornate and has a large turquoise cabochon...
Diamond, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Coral Beads Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 9k yellow gold with Coral beads. Circa late 1800s Size 7 inches
Coral, 9k Gold
Antique 3-Row Red Coral Bracelet with Filigree 14k Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 3-row natural not dyed red coral bracelet with round filigree 14 karat yellow clasp with red coral cabochon in the centre and smaller bead...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Pair of Early Whitby Jet Coiled Wrap Matching Bracelets MCNY
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning pair of matching faceted Whitby Jet Jet Bracelets, Acquired from the Museum of the City of New York. In Excellent condition. Beads measure 12mm down to 7mm. They wrap around...
Victorian 14K Gold Silver Antique 5 Carat Diamond Bracelet US 7.25 Inch 18.9 gr
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian 14K Gold Silver Antique 5 Carat Diamond Bracelet 18.9 gr 7.25 inch 4 panels of 11 Diamonds each 3 mid-panels of 3 Diamonds each 53 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian coral cameo bracelet in 18k gold, French Victorian facetted coral bead
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian coral cameo bracelet in 18 karat gold. Bracelet composed of 6 rows of faceted coral beads. The clasp is a ratchet box, decorated with an oval cameo depicting an antique wom...
Coral, 18k Gold
Genuine Natural Stone Cameo Victorian XL Gold Slide Bracelet '#J4362'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Genuine Natural Stone Cameo Victorian XL Gold Slide Bracelet (#J4362) Victorian cameo bracelet made with yellow and rose gold extra large sli...
14k Gold
Victorian 5.7 Cttw Natural Baroque Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Victorian necklace is made of 18K and 925 sterling silver, and it has a wonderful strand of baroque pearls, diamonds. The focal of the piece is a coconut shaped object...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Coral Beaded Bracelet, Circa 1870, 20 cm
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold clasp with three rows of coral bracelet - 20 cm detailed description: The clasp is 1.9 cm wide and 3.0 cm long The coral bracelet is approximately 1.5 cm wide and ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Francis Winter Victorian Revival Coiled Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Striking and Rare Francis Winter wonderful Victorian Revival coil wrap bracelet. Composed of gilt bronze and brass ,Victorian stylized and incised lin...
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique 14K Gold Red Coral Children's Bracelet, Netherlands, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A fine antique 19th century Dutch coral children’s bracelet, composed of four strands of natural Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum) and fitted with an ornate 14 karat yellow ...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3-Row Red Coral Bracelet with Filigree 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 3-row natural not dyed red coral bracelet with round filigree 14 karat yellow clasp with red coral bead in the centre. The clasp features...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cabochon Cut Banded Agate Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent boxed antique Victorian jewelry set consisting of necklace, bracelet, earrings and brooch ; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This magnificent, fine and impressive Victorian cabochon cut agate jewelry set has been crafted in a combination of 18k gold and 15k gold. The antique jewelry suite...
Agate, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
OLD Antique Pearl Diamond Emerald and Silver Upon Gold Bracelet
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Antique Pearl Diamond Emerald and Silver Upon Gold Bracelet Pearl 118.41 Carat Emerald 14.67 Carat Diamond 2.84 Carat Gold 0.61 gm silver 8.77 gm Custom Services R...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Silver