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 15ct Rose Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning piece of Victorian elegance: a beautiful 15ct rose gold curb link bracelet that exudes charm and hi...
15k Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Rose Gold Stamped, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning piece of Victorian elegance: a beautiful 15ct rose gold curb link bracelet that exudes charm and hi...
15k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18kt Bicolored Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet, 1870s, UK
Located in Firenze, IT
The hollow, hinged bangle with handcrafted floral design; weighing approximately: 22,37 gram; Wide 1,1cm Size: 6,1cm.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1898 Makers Mark G E W Ld (G E Walton & Co) Introducing a stunning piece of Victorian elegance, a beautiful 15c...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Seed Pearl and Blue Stone Gold Victorian Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Seed Pearl and Blue Stone Gold Victorian Bangle Bracelet. Bracelet measuring approx. . Beautifully Unique cross-over design Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Measuri...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
14kt Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Tennis Bracelet Jewelry Unisex 7.5" Box Lock
Located in Jaipur, IN
Prong Set Natural Ruby Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- BRMJ-351-RU Material - Solid 14K Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 8.9 Grams Gold Weight...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Oval Ornate Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian hinged silver bangle is a strong example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Made in solid silver, it features a wide band engraved with foliate scrolls, geometric ...
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Gilded Rose Gold Buckle Link Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique Victorian buckle link bracelet created in silver and gilded rose gold. The flexible band of this bracelet has an openwork design with filigree links and balls on ...
Rose Gold, Silver
Gold Letter Bracelet Blue Sapphire Star Cuff Divine Child Light Blue Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Letter Bracelet Blue Sapphire Star Cuff Divine Child Shooting Star Light Blue Enamel 14k Gold Plated Celestial Word Cuff Designer: J DAUPHIN The Divine Child Cuff is a rigid o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Brass
Antique Victorian Pave Garnet Hinged Bangle Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
An antique bracelet decorated with pave garnets. The garnets on the face are open back and set in sterling silver, aligned in a decorative pattern, while the gemstones around the ban...
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Early Victorian Foiled Gemstone Padlock
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Victorian Foiled Gemstone Padlock in 14k gold. Flat cut citrine or topaz set in foil back setting. Heavy gold setting with working padlock for use as clasp. 1" x .75" wide. Ear...
Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold
HIGH VICTORIAN bracelet with coral 14k gold 21.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold link bracelet set with coral – 18 cm long – 21.9 grams Detailed description Length of the bracelet is 18 cm long by 1.5 cm wide and 7.6 mm high Total weight : 21.9...
Coral, 14k Gold
Three row Garnet bead bracelet and 14k gold claps with garnet and pearls
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold clasp set with pearls and grain on a three-row garnet bead bracelet – 20 cm long - 65.3 grams Detailed description Length of the bracelet is 20 cm long by 2.3 cm wide...
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
c. 1880s Victorian Multi-Color Lava Cameo Link Bracelet Grand Tour Italian
Located in Honolulu, HI
A exceptional Victorian era Grand Tour link bracelet featuring ten hand-carved natural Italian lava stone cameos, dating to circa 1880s. Carved from authentic volcanic lava rock, each oval panel showcases a classical profile motif in a stunning array of natural earth tones—ranging from soft gray, charcoal, and terracotta brown to subtle olive-khaki shades. The multi-colored lava cameos are individually set in classic bezel frames and connected by double jump-ring links. Measuring 17 cm in length and weighing 10 g, this delicate yet historic piece drapes comfortably on the wrist. Complete with an antique spring ring clasp, it stands as a wonderful specimen of 19th-century Italian Grand Tour souvenir jewelry...
Brass
Antique 14 Karat Gold Garnet Cannetille Link Bracelet, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful 19th-century 14 karat yellow gold bracelet, handcrafted in the delicate cannetille technique, a hallmark of fine early Victorian jewelry. The design features openwork flo...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Bracelet, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Victorian period, this delightful bracelet is adorned with a collection of turquoise and pearls. Crafted in 15 carat rose gold, the bracelet weighs 17.5 grams with a wi...
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 28.00 Ct Garnet Rare French Origin 18 KT Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Extra Ordinary An outstanding antique French origin bracelet, with mourning locket, 19th century Rare example as hardly seen, superbly hand made with eye catching cushion shaped link...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Queen Victoria 22K Gold British Sovereigns Coin Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold coin bracelet features six British sovereigns in 10k gold surrounds connected with double loops and a spring ring clasp. The coins range in date from 1877 through 1900,...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Starburst Old-Mine Diamond Bangle in 18K Gold, Circa 1885
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless late-Victorian treasure crafted in rich 18K gold and set with five glowing old-mine cut diamonds in classic starburst settings. Each diamond measures approximately 4mm and...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique gold and pearl flower bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold cuff bracelet composed of a series of hinged, square plaques, each subtly concave and centered by a raised pearl floret, ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Diamond and Persian Turquoise Double Snake Bracelet in 9 Karat Gold. The Victorian bracelet with two entwined snakes is set with four Old...
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Bracelet.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Stunning Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Bracelet is a gorgeous one of a kind. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold circa 1870, the design features 5 chains of gold...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Bangle - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Bangle - GIA. This beautiful Victorian ruby and diamond bangle is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This amazing...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstones 2 Row Slide Charms Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Multi Gemstones Including Zirconia, Opal, Jade, Turquoise, & Coral - Multi Shapes - Mostly Prong Set - Multi Colors Material: Solid 14k Yellow...
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Emerald Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold As Above So Below
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold As Above So Below Designer: J DAUPHIN The Emerald Heart Bangle is a hinged bangle in 14k gold plated brass finished with hand pain...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Victorian Yellow Gold 4.26ctw Old European and Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian diamond bracelet is crafted in warm yellow gold and features an ornate floral motif with white metal detailing and yellow gold inlay beneath. The design is com...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet 15 Carat Gold Bracelet With Padlock Heart Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This bracelet is modelled in 15ct gold. The bracelet is fastened using a heart padlock which is super detailed and set with garnet. The back of the heart has a locket. Comes in origi...
Garnet, Gold
Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Enamel & Gold Plated Bracelet Charm or Fob
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian or Aesthetic Movement charm. With a gold plated, reticulated sphere-shaped body. With lilac enamel highlights, openwork, and engraved decoration. With an ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
$7,400Sale Price|27% Off
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Enamel& Pearl Wedding Bracelets
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous set of 14k yellow gold wedding bracelets comes from the Victorian era and feature akoya pearls with beautiful enamel detailing. The top of the bracelet contains 4 akoya...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 3.80 Ct Natural Ruby 4.60 Ct. Diamond 14 KT Gold Riviere Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare antique Victorian bangle is 1880 circa. Boasting the glorious Victorian workmanship accurately hand crafted as unique piece of jewellery of solid 14 Kt gold marked, silver ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Light Blue Enamel Bangle Bracelet Diamond Onyx Heart Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Blue Enamel Bangle Onyx Bracelet Diamond Bangle Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Onyx Heart Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass and finished with hand painted light bl...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Night & Day Floral Patterned Curb Bracelet Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Makers Mark G F Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian curb bracelet radiates beauty and elegance. Crafted from 9ct rose gold, it featu...
9k Gold, Rose 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
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Link Albert Bracelet with Swivel & T Bar
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian Albert bracelet, crafted from luxurious 9ct yellow gold. This stunning pie...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold ‘Roma’ Etruscan Revival Bangle, in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold bangle, with applied granulation and wirework in 18 karat yellow gold. This glorious bangle is in the Etruscan revival style, which was in vogue throughout ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucky Horseshoe Cuff Bracelet Ruby Black Enamel Nameplate Bangle
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucky Horseshoe Cuff Bracelet Ruby Black Enamel Nameplate Bangle Designer: J DAUPHIN Lucky cuff in 14k gold plated brass, the word LUCKY worked across ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Victorian Scottish Granite Bracelet Sterling Silver Padlock Hair Locket
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian bracelet was handcrafted in the middle of the 19th century in Scotland. Five grey and pink facetted granite elements, sometimes called pebbles, are set in engraved sil...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian opal & diamond bangle bracelet (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14k yellow gold. Cabochon cut opals graduate in size from 5.25mm x 4.50mm to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique diamond and tourmaline bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian carved gold half hoop bangle set with alternating tourmalines and old mine–cut diamonds, circa late 19th century. Crafted in 15 karat gold, the bangle is designed as a h...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Turquoise Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Cabochon Turquoises, old cut Diamonds, and Cabochon Tourmalines as the eyes. Circa lare 1800s Size 6 1/2, flexible
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Scottish agate specimen plaque bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A superb Victorian Scottish agate specimen bracelet comprised of six undulating X-form motif plaques in a variety of hardstones with a padlock closure, in 14k. Each articulated pla...
Agate, 14k Gold
Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl, Garnet and Gold Snake Bangle, Dated 1849
Located in London, GB
A Victorian blue enamel, pearl, garnet and gold snake bangle; with dark blue guilloché enamel; with natural half seed pearls set in the head, eyebrows and in double bands on the neck...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Amethyst Riviere 18 KT Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
This very beautiful antique bracelet is Victorian period, 1890 circa. Italian origin. a line of rectangular multi links finely polished centred by natural Amethysts in cabochon cut. ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Whitby Jet Antique Victorian Stretch Panel Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Antique carved Whitby Jet stretch panel bracelet, with alternating patterned and faceted links. Measuring outside circumference 19.5 cm / 7.6 inches (the inside is smaller), by widt...
Victorian 0.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Bangle, c1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s this stunning bangle features an alternating display of old cut diamonds and sapphires. Set in beautifully hand carved 15 carat rose gold, five diamonds totalling...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique emerald and diamond snake bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian old-mine diamond bypass bracelet designed as a serpent, the flexible coiled body set throughout with graduated old-mine cut diamonds in a sterling silver-topped mount ove...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 8.83ct Moonstone 3.50cttw Old European Cut Diamond Ring/Bracelet Combo
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very special antique bracelet and ring combination piece. The featured moonstone is exceptional and deserving of multiple ways of wearing it, ergo, the modular design of the moonst...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The 9 carat gold is bright and the bangle has so much detail. The detailed panel holds a rose cut diamond and rubies set in star settings. Either side of the decorative panel is rope...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Seed Pearl Etruscan Revival Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian seed pearl, and rosy-yellow gold bangle, comprising seven seed pearls, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique 9K Gold Pearl Bangle, is the Etrusc...
Pearl, 9k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Fancy Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous chain is made up of a faceted belcher link. There is a dog clip for fastening and a t-bar. Length: 33cm Width: 8-4.5mm Weight: 21.8g
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst Bracelet Black Enamel Bangle White Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst Bracelet Black Enamel White Diamond Bangle Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Amethyst Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass and finished with hand painted black enamel...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Unusual Etruscan Scrollwork Coral Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, elegant Etruscan Coral Bangle from the mid 19th Century. Hand made scroll work gold filled metal setting with genuine coral cab at center. .75" ...
Coral, Gilt Metal
Victorian Cushion-Shape No Heat Sapphire Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Victorian 18-karat gold and sapphire bracelet, set with a graduated line of cushion-shaped sapphires weighing approximately 22.50 carats, completed by a simple link strap, ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Neo-Etruscan Gold Large Buckle Bracelets, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful pair of antique Neo-Etruscan bracelets is a stunning example of elegance and intricate craftsmanship. The bracelets are crafted in yellow gold-filled finish, the brace...
Gold-filled, 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
18K Gold Cuban Link Bracelet Ten Coins Charms
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very heavy 18K gold Cuban link bracelet with ten coins charms. This finest bracelet has a box clasp type of lock. There are an Austrian 1...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
Light Cuff White Diamond Bracelet Spiritual Statement 14k Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Cuff White Diamond Bracelet Spiritual Statement 14k Gold Plated Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in a 14k gold finish over brass, this structural open-back cuff bracelet featu...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Victorian Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose and yellow gold. Circa late 1800s (the clap was added in mid-late 20th century) Size 7 3/4 inches
14k Gold