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 27.5 Cttw. Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hinged Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Discover exceptional craftsmanship with this Gemistry Victorian Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Hinged Link Bracelet, an elegant creation inspired by the grandeur of classic V...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bracelet Details: Material: 18k yellow Gold, seed pearls Bracelet length: 19cm and 17.5cm (has 2 hooks for different wrist sizes) Weight: 7.1 g...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have gorgeous multi gemstone bracelet taken from the Victoria era. Predominantly crafted from 18ct yellow gold, this antique piece showcases alternating eye-shaped links, eac...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond and Gold Expanding Bracelet, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Victorian blue enamel diamond and gold expanding bracelet, of scroll links, with sets of three, graduating, old-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, onto dark blue, guilloche enamel...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gate Bracelet 15ct Gold, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This rare and particularly fine example of a late Victorian gate bracelet is delicately crafted in solid 15 carat yellow gold. This bracelet features panels reminiscent of Victorian ...
Gold, 15k Gold
$4,800
Antique French Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This antique bracelet features handmade 18k yellow gold filigree flower motif links. Dressed up or down, the look is Gallic Town and Country at its most ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Roman Weekly Calendar Cameo Victorian Revival Gold Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Carved Cameo Roman Weekly Calendar Victorian Revival Bracelet Simply Beautiful Vintage Victorian revival Hand Carved Cameo Gold Bracelet depict...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style 3.69ct Uncut Diamond Bracelet, 18K Gold Plated, India
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Victorian Style Uncut Diamond And Sterling 18K Gold Plated Bracelet The handcrafted stunning bracelet features 15 uncut natural diamond about 3.690 Carat, mounted in 18K Gold plated ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
OLD DUTCH 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
$1,358Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Garnet Blue Moonstone Circle Target Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Garnets - Old Round Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 5.8mm (approx. each) (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone- Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Col...
Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold Victorian bracelet has a line of black enamel that comes to a point where it holds up a round brilliant cut diamond in a buttercup mount. The black enamel adds a sharp ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14K Gold Blue Sapphire and Pearl Navette Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian navette link bracelet crafted in yellow gold, set with approximately 1.21 carats total weight of oval blue sapphires alternating with natural pearls across the fron...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise and Garnet Snake Mourning Hair Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold mourning bracelet featuring woven hair in the form of a serpent with a gold head and tail featuring eleven turquoise stones and two cabochon garne...
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French 18K Gold Fancy Link Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Victorian era, this is a beautiful example of the elongated fancy link the French are known for. The bracelet consists eight foliate inspired segments, each with an Old Min...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 11.00 Carat Diamond and Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with Old Mine, Old European, and Rose cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 11.00 carats. The bracelet features GIA certified natural pear...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Gold Silver 1890s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bracelet in Yellow Gold and Silver, circa 1890. A late 19th century jewel of floral and foliate design, featuring three mixed-cut oval ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Gold and Pearl French Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This antique French bracelet features stylish handmade filigree elements. Dressed up or down, the look is Gallic Town...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Gold Wide Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A wide gold Victorian bracelet set throughout with pearls of flexible lozenge shape links set throughout with pearls and with chain link borders,wi...
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique French Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous chain link bracelet taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece features an alternating array of round natural white pearls and round faceted old mine...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Pearl Ruby Link Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold Pearls and Rubies Link Bracelet. It depicts a bracelet made of large oval shaped gold links adorned in the center with two scrolls joined by a ruby (3.5 mm ) or a...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
$817Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Scottish agate and Silver bracelet, Victorian, floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning antique, mid Victorian era Scottish agate and Silver bracelet is really something else. The bracelet features beautifully faceted panels of polished banded agate each ...
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian link bracelet from the late 1800s, featuring a captivating combination of blue sapphire and white diamonds. The bracelet showcases a vivid blue sapphire weighing approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.62 Carat Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
11.62 Carat Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet in Victorian Style This Victorian era art-deco nouveau style diamond link bracelet is perennial. The elongated oval shape hollow links forme...
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Peridot Intricate Setting Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning antique bracelet is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and showcases a vibrant combination of amethyst and peridot gemstones. The stones are beautifully arranged in an int...
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Pietra Dura Suite in Original Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pietra dura and yellow gold suite, comprising a bracelet, a locket containing hairwork, a pair of earrings, and a pair of buttons, in polished hardstone and 9 karat yello...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9.50 Carat Rock Crystal and Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 9.50 carat rock crystal, natural pearl and 18 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewellery collections. This exceptional antique Victorian bracelet has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet is composed of six pierced decorated links, each ornamented with a central collet set oval faceted cut rock crystal*. The rock crystals are encompassed with a total of sixty natural pearls, completing the cluster designs. These cluster style links articulate via further oval shaped settings, each embellished with a single natural pearl. The bracelet secures with a large statement integrated push fit clasp, bearing the same style as the aforementioned feature links. This impressive rock crystal gold bracelet is hallmarked to the reverse of the clasp with the gold guarantee mark (crown) and the 18k gold fineness mark (18). The antique bracelet is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card. * Each rock crystal bears...
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal, Blue Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian opal, enamel and diamond bracelet, to the centre an oval shaped dome set with a diamond and twenty-four cabochon opals, all sur...
Diamond, Opal, Enamel
$2,807 / item
3.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bracelet 3.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong Set, 6.8 gram 7 inches in length, 1/8 inch in width 5 diamonds - ...
Diamond, White Gold
Early Victorian Amethyst Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian amethyst and diamond bracelet, composed of three flowerhead each set with old cut diamond at the centre and round faceted amethys...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Victorian Half Pearl Gold Bracelets
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian half pearl gold bracelets, each bracelet consisting of twenty six gold discs each set with half pearl to the centre and suspen...
Pearl, Gold
$4,630Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Rose Cut Diamond Bezel Set Bracelet Silver
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Bohemian Victorian style rose cut diamond bracelet. 7 rough cut rose cut diamonds, approximately 3.50 carats, I/J color and SI clarity. Silver, 6.75 inches. Accommodated with an up t...
Diamond, Silver
$544Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Silver gilt panel link bracelet, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted with this gorgeous, Victorian era, silver gilt panel bracelet. It is nice and chunky, made up from individual panels each decorated with profusely en...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet on elastic from the late 19th Century. Bars of jet form the links which are centered on a hand carved, circular buckle ...
Vintage Victorian Ornate Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Ornate Bracelet is a stunning example of jewelry in the style of the Victorian era, which spanned from 1837 to 1901. Known for ...
Gold Plate
Antique Victorian Rose Gold with Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Flower Hinged Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A lovely late Victorian bangle featuring a delicate two-tone gold design. Crafted in warm rose gold with applied yellow gold accents, the bracelet is adorned with a graceful floral m...
Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Trombone Link Bracelet with Swivel Clasp, 8 Inches
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Trombone Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Chester 1891 A fabulous Victorian trombone link bracelet in solid 9ct gold, featuring elongated oval links, each individually ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver and Banded Agate Buckle Bracelet, c1870-1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian Scottish silver and banded agate bracelet, dating from circa 1870-1880 and made in the tradition of Scottish pebble jewelry. The bracelet is composed of articul...
Agate, Silver
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Filigree Bracelet #19411
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Filigree Bracelet- This stunning filigree bracelet features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold. Width: 12.5 mm. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique French Bracelet 18k c1880s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This antique French bracelet features unusually large and stylishly complex handmade filigree elements. Dressed up or...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style Uncut Diamond Gold Plated Sterling Silber Bracelet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Victorian Style Uncut Diamond Bracelet The handcrafted stunning bracelet features 15 uncut natural diamond about 3.690 Carat, mounted in 18K Gold plated sterling silver accented with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 44.00 CTW Sapphire Diamond 10K Gold Antique Foliate Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of silver-topped links each pierced with a scrolling foliate motif Featuring bezel set round and oval shaped sapphire cabochons Weighing approximately 42.00 carats total - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$6,645 / item
4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bracelet 4.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong Set, 5.9 ...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Scottish Agate & Silver Flexible Bracelet with Heart Lock
Located in Wheaton, IL
This striking Victorian Circa 1875 silver and agate flexible bracelet consisting of six (6) various colors of stylized rhombus-shaped agate stones with engraved silver caps at each end of each stone is a true beauty. A hook style silver closure with attached silver heart lock...
Agate, Silver
19th-century Dutch bracelet decorated with rose-cut garnets.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A 19th-century Dutch bracelet crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness). It consists of 14 rectangular elements and a clasp, each adorned with a square rose-cut garnet. The...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Bracelet 18K Rose Gold & Silver W/Diamond Link
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite bracelet is a stunning example of design from the 19th century, characterized by its intricate swirling patterns that create a sense of movement and elegance. The brac...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
3.77 Carat Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
3.77 Carat Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet in Victorian Style This Victorian era art-deco nouveau style diamond link bracelet is timeless. The cushionish-square hollow link is formed w...
Diamond, Silver