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 18ct Gold , Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 A pair of elegant earrings crafted in richly toned 18ct yellow gold. Each earring centres on a deep blue oval-cut sapphire, beze...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings Gold Circa 1880 Rare 2 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Victorian Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Dangle Drop Earrings in Gold. The exquisite earrings have large 19mm by 11mm by 5mm deep gorgeous blood red Bohemian G...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Elegant antique rose-cut diamond drop earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold, featuring beautifully faceted diamonds in a graceful scrolling design typical of the mid-Victorian perio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early Victorian Pair of Natural Saltwater Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
An early Victorian pair of natural pearl and rose-cut diamond earrings, each earring on the finial and suspending a natural pearl drop, dark cream color, the two pearls measures re...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings from the late 19th Century. Modern, timeless and elegant with large gold ear wires. 1870's USA, Italian coral. Length...
Coral, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
These vibrant earrings are made in 18k yellow gold with Old European cut diamonds and come from the Victorian era. The classic drop style earrings and original Victorian design is mo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver Victorian Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings. Set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds at The Top, in The Stem & Forming a Beautif...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Red Coral Gold Filled Twist Back Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Victorian natural red coral drop earrings with Gold Filled twist backs. The coral is natural red coral, and the earrings dates back to the Victorian Era, 1880's. These...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Turquoise Drop Earrings, Antique Cabochon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian turquoise earrings are a graceful expression of antique design, defined by softness, color, and refined craftsmanship. A s...
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.07 Cttw. Natural Blue Sapphire/Diamond Earrings In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Experience the allure of Victorian elegance with our 10.28 Cttw. Blue Sapphire and Diamond Front Back Double Drop Earrings—an exquisite testament to timeless sophistication and metic...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$20,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
GIA 2.85ctw Old Mine Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite antique-inspired diamond drop earrings are a refined celebration of timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Set in warm 18 karat gold, the design features a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings of gold filled metal with seed pearls set in floral motifs. Ear wires are original. .75" long. 1880's USA.
Onyx, Gilt Metal
18K gold grapes earrings - Antique sleepers, Victorian Dormeuses - Art Nouveau
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are so delighted to show you these magnificent heirlooms. These antique earrings are crafted in 18 karat yellow, patina champagne-toned gold. These earrings were most likely craft...
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Topaz Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These stunning Victorian earrings are in 14k yellow gold and feature breathtaking silver topaz center stones! The stones are gorgeously cut and have a flashing white fire that is dow...
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.90 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A radiant pair of turn-of-the-century treasures, these Victorian cluster earrings showcase two luminous old European cut diamonds at their centers, totaling approximately 1.60 carats...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of mid-19th century earrings present two elongated oval-shaped shell cameos depicting a maiden, the upper cameos represent two half-busts of two putti (also called cupids),...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian era Triangular Amethyst Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Step back into a world of elegance with these stunning Victorian drop earrings, expertly crafted from 15ct gold. Each earring features ...
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style 2 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These Victorian style diamond drop earrings embody timeless elegance with a refined vintage touch. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the pair features a total of 2.04 carats of natural rou...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold & Silver ~5.75ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold & Silver ~5.75ctw Antique Style These old European cut diamond drop earrings are rendered in 14k yellow gold and designed in t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.50ct Antique Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings Cluster 14k Gold Silver Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of antique late Victorian diamond cluster drop earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold & silver (circa 1880s to 1900s). 20 old mine cut diamonds total an estimated 2.50 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Long Victorian Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, long Victorian Paste Earrings set in sterling silver, closed back settings with elaborate, articulated Baroque design. France 1880's....
Sterling Silver
Victorian old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian old mine cut diamond cluster earrings are luminous treasures from the turn of the twentieth century. At the heart of each earring rests an old mine cut diamond, glowi...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Memorial Hair Locket Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Memorial Hair Locket Earrings in 10k gold. Plaited hair is basket woven and set under glass. Wirework decoration around bezel. 1880's USA. ...
10k Gold
Antique Turquoise Enamel 14K Gold Day and Night Drop Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique pair of 14 karat gold drop earrings set with turquoise turquoise enamel and gold granulation. Transport yourself to a bygone era with these exquisite antique 19th century...
14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian earrings from the 1890’s showcase two old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carats in I color and SI clarity, each highlighted by a smaller old mine cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Circa 1880s Ottoman 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Antique Circa 1880s Ottoman 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring In very good condition. Total weight is 16.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 4.70 ct. The Box is not ın...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 2.23 Ct Diamond Solitaire Enamel Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find Sensational pair of Victorian Diamond solitaire earrings 1860 ca They come complete with their original white casket leather box with the initial of the owner of that time ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Earrings, Circa 1870, with provenance
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid Victorian diamond and silver-upon-gold drop earrings, topped with a single diamond, in a box setting, suspending pear shaped pendant, with an old-cut diamond set cluste...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Drop Dangle Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of Victorian drop earrings made of 10k yellow gold with black enamel accents and single cut diamonds. The post is attached to a gold flower with black enamel petals a...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian French Jet Cameo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian long french jet earrings of faceted and smooth jet cabocheons, round beads and tear drop shaped drops. With focal cameo ovals facing one ...
Enamel, Steel
Victorian style 2.61 carat diamond 18k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian-inspired earrings shimmer with the charm of antique design, featuring twenty old mine cut diamonds totaling 2.61 carats. The diamonds, with their soft faceting and H ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Classic pair of Victorian Diamond drop earrings set in 12 KT gold Gorgeous size with pretty swing given by the drop made design in vogue at the time They sparkle and attract the atte...
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Filigree Harp Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate filigreed Victorian 14k gold earrings from the late 19th Century. Rose gold applications in harp form are framed by etruscan bead work and flo...
14k Gold
Victorian 14k Etruscan Turquoise Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pair of turquoise earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 14k yellow gold, these earrings feature a crown-shaped surmount, which is decorated with sm...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lovely Victorian Mine Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Victorian Mine Diamond Earrings from the late 19th Century. Each diamond weighs conservatively .65 cts. for an approximate to...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Gold Victorian Pique Geometric Dangle Earrings, circa 1880
Located in Venice, CA
14K Gold Victorian Pique Geometric Dangle Earrings, circa 1880 These elegant Victorian pique drop earrings are inlaid with gold in a beautiful geometric design. Suspended from an ov...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings Gold Circa 1880 Rare 2 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Victorian Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Dangle Drop Earrings in Gold. The exquisite earrings are 2 inches long. They each have four magnificent large pear sh...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15ct Gold Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel and Gold Drop Earrings 15ct gold Circa 1870 Victorian charm, handcrafted to captivate These Antique Drop Earrings (circa 1870) are a striking blend of elegance and...
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 84.01ct T.W Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold, Silver
Located in New York, NY
The gleam of sapphires and sparkling diamonds is always a wining combination. These Victorian inspired jewels crafted in 18K gold and 925 sterling silver feature faceted cabochons of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Substantial Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant pair of Victorian drop earrings, crafted in 9ct gold with silver-topped settings, centred with exceptionally large natural saltwater pearls. Each pearl is suspended within...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique gold earrings with diamonds and sapphires in cabochon cut.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold earrings made of 14-karat gold (0.580 fineness). Set with 20 diamonds in an old brilliant cut with a total weight of approx. 2.20 ct. The earrings are decorated with natural...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Carved Cameo Drop Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add classic elegance to your jewelry collection with these vintage carved cameo drop earrings. Each earring features a finely detailed cameo, showcasing the timeless profile of a gra...
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Earrings, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique diamond earrings, mounted in silver-upon-gold, set with old-cut diamonds, in sweeping and curling motifs, claw and micro-claw set, with hook fittings. Circa 1890.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k Etruscan Turquoise Ball Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely pair of ball earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, each earring begins with a lovely gold ball surmount. The earrings then feature a lovely ...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Parure
Located in New York, NY
An English Victorian 18 karat gold and amethyst parure of a rivière necklace and drop earrings. The rivière features 20 deeply-colored oval amethysts o...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Original Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings First Half 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Rose Cut/Table cut Diamond Drop Earrings 19th Century (Spain “Isabelinos” 1833-1868) Original exotic long dangling drop earrings. Sleek, graceful, artistic, exquisite craftma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Coral Bud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Bud Earrings from the late 19th Century. Carved genuine coral shaped as apples, set with 14k gold with original wires. Bud is 3/8" across. 1880's Italy. DOMESTIC SALE...
Coral, 14k Gold
Boucles d'oreilles dormeuses de la fin du 19ème siècle en or, grenat et perles
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucles d'oreilles dormeuses anciennes en or jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle, serties d'un cabochon de grenat (env. 3 carats chacun) dans un entourage de pe...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k gold and silver with 2 Old European cut center Diamonds, one weighing 3.16 carats, and the other weighing 2.95 carats. The earrings features jackets with 10 Old...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of Victorian two-stone diamond earrings is crafted in 14k yellow gold with silver settings. Each earring is designed with a small top diamond and a larger suspended diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with a bead at the top and engraved details frame containing a gold faceted element Mounts hallmarked for 9ct gold. Sheperd's hook fitting 4.7 cm long
9k Gold, Gold
Emerald Drops and Diamonds Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- delineation - 18 carat yellow gold - Each hallmarked with fine content - 2 drops of emerald totaling approx. 4.11 ct.Columbien - 56 round-cut diamonds from a total of approx. 0.69 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Etruscan Enamel & Pearl Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning pair of Etruscan earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k rosy gold, each earring begins with a circular surmount, which is each decorated with a bezel-se...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
0.75 Carat White Opal and 0.15 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique 0.75 carat white opal and 0.15 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and silver drop earrings; part of our antique Victorian jewellery collections. T...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging fro...
Gold-filled
Antique Platinum and 18ct Yellow Gold Amethyst, Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These stunning antique amethyst, pearl and diamond earrings are new to our collection and are simply heavenly. The amethysts are of beautiful quality and are discretely claw-set in...
Amethyst, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rose-Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
Rose-Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in Victorian Style This Victorian period art-deco style atypical rose-cut diamond earring is marvelous. The identical round rose cut diamond solitaire set in bezel setting surrounds the bigger center round rose cut solitaire...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Coral Statement Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Coral Earrings 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1875 An Absolutely Stunning Pair of Fine Victorian Earrings. Set in Rose Gold, These Beautif...
Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
A Pair Of Late-Victorian Burmese Ruby And Diamond Earings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late-Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond cluster drop earrings, the cushion-cut rubies accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmese origin, weighing 1.44 carats, each set within a boarder of old-cut diamonds, suspended from two graduated old-cut diamonds, with total weight approximately 1.6 carats, all set in yellow gold mounts, with post and scroll fitting, gross weight 5.2 grams, circa 1900. This antique pair of earrings is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold. A pair of feminine ruby and diamond cluster earrings offered by Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The rubies featured in these earrings are of a deep pigeon’s blood red, and are set within a border of romantic scintillating old-cut diamonds. These earrings were made in 1900 in the late Victorian period, and showcase a lighter style compared with the heavier pieces of Grand Period jewellery...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan style urn earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Victorian gold earrings in the Etruscan style, designed as amphorae with applied granulation and wirework, in 18k gold. These finely detailed earrings draw directly from a...
Gold, 18k Gold