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.
Antique Gold Satined Engraved Garnet Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful antique bracelet is crafted in 14 karat gold and features a richly colored, oval-shaped rose-cut garnet as its centerpiece. The garnet displays a deep, vibrant red wit...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
10K Rose Gold Victorian Architectural Revival Taille D’Epargne Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
An incredible Victorian era bracelet, made with 10k gold in an architecturally inspired design. This bracelet features a belt-buckle centerpiece with pyramid engravings and beautiful...
Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Superbly Detailed Victorian Sterling Silver Floral Accent Clasp Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This superbly detailed victorian sterling silver with floral accents clasp bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches in length. The width measures 1/2 inch to 6/8 inch. woven and finely braided...
Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Rare Locket Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An incredible Victorian bracelet circa 1875. Made sturdy with extra fine craftsmanship, this unique "Locket Bracelet" features a locket which is typica...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond 2.33ctw 15k Gold Enamel Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: This is from our private stash. Fabulous Heart Shaped Diamond, an antique hand cut diamond! Early Victorian era bracelet in 15K gold, b...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Half-Pearl Hinged Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian half-pearl hinged bangle, the front set with four rows of half pearls, the two central row of pearls measuring 3mm and the two outer rows of p...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamond c. 1890–1905
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional bracelet dates from around 1890–1905 and masterfully blends the intricate elegance of the late Victorian era with the organic motifs of emerging Art Nouveau design. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond carved half hoop bangle, the nine oval-cut faceted sapphires weighing approximately 6.8 carats alternatively set with ten vertical rows of two round old brilliant-cut diamonds in-between weighing an estimated total of 2.20 carats, all claw-set to a hand carved scrolled gold mount and carved shoulders, to a hinged yellow gold bangle...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Pearl Enamel Hinge Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bracelet is an antique Victorian bangle dating to the late 19th century, crafted in yellow gold with a hinged construction and safety chain typical of the period. The front feat...
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
14k yellow gold bracelet set with coral - 20 cm long - 18.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold bracelet set with coral - 20 cm long - 18.6 grams Detailed description: The bracelet is approximately 20.0 cm long, 1.4 cm wide, and 6.5 mm high. Total weight: 18....
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Engraved Bracelet in Sterling Silver, 14k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely Victorian cuff bracelet is engraved and inlayed with 14 karat Rose and yellow gold leaves for a gorgeous floral motif. The oval shape is very comfortable and the clasp wo...
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Wheaton, IL
A stunning deep rich blue color graduated in size oval natural sapphire and rose-cut diamond. Crafted out of 15kt gold, this lovely knife-edge style hinged bangle bracelet is Victori...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Cabochon Garnet and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian cabochon garnet bracelet, the centre oval cabochon garnet flanked by two smaller oval shape cabochon garnets, each set in fleur-de-lis designed claws, surrounded by a knotted gold chain in a figure-of-eight, circa 1850, measuring approximately 18 x 3.8cm, gross weight 34.0 grams. A wonderful High Victorian style garnet and gold bracelet...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bracelet with blue enamel, citrine and diamonds 18k gold 32.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold hinged bracelet with blue enamel and set citrine and rose-cut diamonds 0.20 ct – G/H – SI/P Detailed description The top of the bracelet is 2.2 cm wide by 1.2 cm hi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
Bracelet with blue enamel and rose cut diamonds 18k gold with silver 21.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold bracelet with silver decorations and decorated with blue enamel set with rose diamonds set on silver - inner size 5.9 cm x 4.9 cm detailed description: the inner si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Bates and Bacon Gold Filled Bracelet with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful clip on bracelet features a stylized clover set with diamonds and emeralds. with a border of a twisted rope design.It is signed Bates and Bac...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate
Antique Victorian Flower Onyx Silver Demi Parure Bracelet Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This excellent bracelet with matching brooch was made out of silver and onyx and is a fine example of thr extavagance of fine Viktorianjewelery around 1850. The dem-parure was made o...
Onyx, Silver
Early Victorian 1.15 Carat Emerald, Crystal & Diamond in Silver & 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Antique Victorian bracelet featuring Diamond , emeralds & crystal in 18k solid gold & Silver. This piece is luxurious and craftsmanship can...
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle, Circa 1880, 0.09ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive Victorian 0.03 carat diamond and 0.06 carat opal, 9 karat yellow gold bangle; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique opal bangle...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 karat Yellow Gold Taille D’Épargne Wedding Bangles
Located in Towson, MD
One exceptional and rare set of Victorian 14 karat yellow gold Taille d’Épargne wedding bangles, exquisitely decorated with black floral enamel. Each bracelet is crafted with a secur...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amazing 19th Century Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Antique Snake Bracelet from the mid 19th Century. The head and tail of the snake are composed of beautifully detailed, chased 18k gold with large cabochon sapphires for the s...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Chanel Vintage Hinged Camellia flower bracelet with safety chain 6.25"
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Beautiful Chanel Camellia flower 24k gold plated hinged bracelet with safety chain. This bracelet is a rare example from the 1980s which is in lovely vintage condition without any m...
Gold Plate
Victorian Gothic Revival 14K Gold Sword Bracelet
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
In august 1991 The City Museum of Helsinki had an seperate artist exhibition of Otto & Roland Melin - The master goldsmiths. In the printed catalog the bracelet is mentioned as a Bronze Age Sword. The maker unknown at the time but the inspiration is said to be Danish swords...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Belt Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats rose gold, rhinoceros head hallmark. Oval shaped, this beautiful antique bracelet is made of 2 flat gold ribbons which go through a loop on the top set with nat...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antora Tubogas 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Diamond Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable necklace with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. Gold Weight 9.5gr and 0.15Carat Diamonds Available in 3 colours of gold and made to measure wrist size Production time 4 weeks Made in Antora, Catania Italy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.42 Carat Happy Diamond Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This 5.42 Carat Happy Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold is a lavish piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. The centerpiece features 9 round cut moving diamonds, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Tank Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Tank gold bracelet, it consists of knot-shaped patterns in a decor of lines and gold pearls, ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,633
W 1.82 in L 2.13 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Diamond Starburst Yellow Gold Portuguese Bracelet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th century Portuguese diamond starburst bangle, set with approximately 2 carats of old mine-cut diamonds in 19.2K yellow gold. At its center, a finely constructed starburs...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whiting Davis Silver Snake Clamper
Located in New York, NY
Classic Whiting Davis Silver Snake Expansion Clamper from the 1980's. Signature mesh made into a "rope" body with head and tail hilts. Signe...
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century French 18K Gold and Enamel Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wide French Enamel bracelet with a bold crosshatch pattern engraved into the black enamel, and a diamond pattern on the dividers. Expertly crafted in 19th century France, this brac...
1970's handmade 18k rose gold engraved leaf cuff
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Handmade 18k rose gold bracelet of European origin with a sculptural wrap-style design. The bracelet is formed from a wide band that curves and overlaps at the front. The surface is ...
18k Gold
Victorian Australian Opal Bracelet, 5.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Victorian-period bracelet centers a captivating Australian opal cabochon weighing 5.00 carats. The opal displays a vivid play of color, flashing yellow, blue, red and green with...
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Diamond Cat's Eye Clamper Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Victorian–Edwardian 10K Rose Gold Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl and Rose-Cut Diamond Clamper Bracelet This antique bracelet dates to the late Victorian to early Edwardian period, ci...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 10k Gold
Bracelet Napoléon III en or 18 carats, saphir et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Bracelet Napoléon III en or jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes), serti d'un saphir taille coussin de 0,35 carat et ciselé de motifs de fleurs et d'étoiles agrémentés de diamant taille rose.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold
W 3 in L 2.25 in
HAR Serpent Snake 1950s Enameled Floral Crystal Filigree Hearts Clamper Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
With all the mid-century hallmarks of handcrafted costume jewelry by New-York-City-based Hargo Creations but without the post-copyright signature (HAR), for this early bracelet the d...
Crystal, Peridot, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold, Base Metal
Victorian 4.00 Carats Diamonds Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian 4.00 Carats Diamonds Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet. Featuring one pear brilliant cut emerald and two round brilliant cut emeralds with a total weight of approximately 0.60 carat. Accented by 27 old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 4.00 carats, graded I color, SI-I1 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a silver head. Circa 1870. The bracelet is 6 1/2 inches in circumference. About this Item: Unleash your wild side when you wear this timeless handcrafted Victorian Diamond Emerald Snake Bracelet...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Pink Blue Sapphire Turquoise Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Pink Blue Sapphire Turquoise Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Bracelet. Featuring one button pearl and two oval mixed cut pink sapphires with a total weight of approxim...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold,...
Victorian Revival Pearl Serpent Bracelet
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing and utterly unique serpent bracelet was created near the 1940s in the Victorian style. Twenty-five saltwater pearls strung on 15K (at l...
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Antique German Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique German Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Bracelet. Featuring two old European and one round brilliant cut diamond with a total weight of appr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Austrian Diamond Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Austrian Diamond Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Bracelet. Featuring two old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.10 carats, gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 15k Etruscan Ram's Head Bracelet 16.4 Dwt
Located in Narberth, PA
An impressive statement bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 15k gold, the bangle incorporates a ram's head motif into a stylish bypass design with his own tail. The ...
15k Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Hinge Bracelet w/ Rope Design & Lapis Cabochon
Located in Addison, TX
This Victorian treasure is crafted in 14K yellow gold, this bangle hinge bracelet has a effortless nautical vibe. Along the top is a twisting rope design that weaves in and out of th...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Black Enamel Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Gold Black Enamel Bracelet. Featuring one pearl. Accented by 12 rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.75 carat, graded I color, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel