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 & Silver, Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1880 Timeless elegance meets antique charm with these exquisite Victorian drop earrings, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gol...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Foiled blue paste drop earrings, Victorian, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A superb pair of antique, Victorian era, Foiled blue paste drop earrings. Gorgeous antique earrings that are absolutely sure to wow whatever the occasion, flashes of cool blue can b...
9k Gold
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 2.25 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Victorian Bohemian Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings in Gold. The exquisite earrings are 2.25 inches long. The earrings have fabulous long pendant drops with ...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Victorian Revival Jet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Large and striking Victorian Revival Jet Earrings from the 1980's made of resin and glass likely of Italian manufacture. Resin hoop earrings with jet crystals glued on upside down fo...
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Silver/Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1950's. Beautiful drop earrings with chunky high crown old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds are lively and sparkly. The white colored parts of the earrings are silver while the ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
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
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Grape Motif Ornamented Front Fastening Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of Victorian grape motif front fastening drop earrings. The piece is crafted in 18K gold. The museum-like piece features green and black enamel. Circa 1840. Can be wo...
Gold, Enamel
C1860 Hand Carved Conch Shell Earrings of Tritons
Located in Baltimore, MD
Enchanting pale pink carved conch shell earrings depicting mirror image winged little tritons blowing triton shells. The fish scales, hair curls and the triton rolls are minutely and...
18k Gold
Victorian Carved Coral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Carved Coral Earrings from the 19th Century. Original Etruscan work caps in 14k gold with more modern 14K ear wires. Coral is carved and patinaed. 1880's Italy. Tota...
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These beautiful Victorian diamond earrings are a romantic antique design from the 1880’s, featuring 2 old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat in total. Graded H color...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,020Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These sophisticated diamond drop earrings are masterfully crafted to capture the timeless allure of Victorian-era jewelry. Each earring showcases a brilliant round-cut natural diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Prong Setting Drop Earring
Located in Marcianise, IT
A refined expression of 19th-century craftsmanship, these exceptional Victorian-era earrings are crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and adorned with vibrant natural rubies and delicate ...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Victorian Natural Pearl & Diamond Cluster Earrings, 18KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
A superb pair of Victorian cluster earrings, each centred on a lustrous natural pearl encircled by a halo of large old European cut diamonds, with a further diamond surmount above. T...
18k Gold
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
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
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
Vintage Victorian Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum on 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Victorian Sapphire GIA and OEC Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings. Hand set with 2.50tcw Round Blue Sapphires GIA. Surrounded by 3.60tcw Old Eur...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 15K gold Banded Agate black and white drop earrings c1875
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 15K Victorian banded agate black and white earrings in the pendeloque style, look like they could have been designed today. The white bands (hence: banded agate) go from East to ...
Victorian Coral Rose Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Flower Leaf Motif
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Rose Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. The earrings with hand carved three dimensional rose flowers of na...
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemistry 16cts Emerald Victorian Pear Drop Earrings in 18k/14k Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Gemistry 16 Cts. Emerald Victorian Pear Drop Earrings in 18K/14K Sterling Silver. These earrings are perfect for any special occasion, featuring verdant drops of emerald....
Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
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
Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings 14k Gold Silver Old European Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Victorian diamond earrings made of 14k yellow gold and silver settings. The earrings feature two Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.64-carat and 1.68-carat....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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 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
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
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
22K Yellow Gold Victorian Coin Cluster Lever Back Statement Earrings
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of substantial 22K yellow gold Indian Victorian-style coin-motif earrings, each featuring four overlapping medallion discs arranged in a dimensional fan-shaped cluster. The me...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant pair of dramatic Victorian earrings (circa 1880), centered with pear-shaped rhodolite garnet cabochons accented by rose cut diamond trefoil accents of silver and mounted i...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
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
Victorian 3.63 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian 14k gold earrings sparkle with 3.63 carats of old mine cut diamonds in a romantic, antique silhouette full of historical charm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bulls Eye Agate Antique Earrings
Located in Wilmslow, England
These elegant earrings were created in the mid to late 1800s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... These earrings are constructed from gold plated metal. Each earring features an oval, Bulls Eye...
Agate, Gold Plate
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
Victorian 2.00 carat diamond 9k yellow gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These beautiful Victorian diamond earrings are a charming antique pair from the 1880’s, crafted in warm 9k yellow gold with a graceful arrangement of old European cut diamonds. Their...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.40 carat diamond cabochon emerald gold and silver cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These beautiful Victorian diamond and emerald cluster earrings are a richly romantic pair from the 1880’s, full of antique character, color, and old-world charm. At the center are 2 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
C1885 Antique 15K gold Pique Drop Earrings with gold inlay and ow form tops
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these bow shaped Victorian pique earrings delicately inlaid with flowers and leaves. Pique, meaning "pierce", refers to the process of inlaying silver and gold into heated to...
15k Gold
Victorian Gold Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1880, Europe
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
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. The box is not included. Please cont...
Diamond, 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
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 4.4 grams Face Dimensions: 12.5mm x 12.5mm Pearl Dimensions: 2 (6.2mm) Pearl Details: Natural Saltwater (no indications of treatment) Gradin...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880's Victorian Antique Mediterranean Coral Drop Earrings in 12K Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Italian 19th Century Victorian Coral Earrings in 12K Gold These elegant Italian Victorian earrings date to the 19th century and feature beautifully preserved Mediterranean coral dro...
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Agate and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The bell style shape of the drop earrings work so well with the banded agate. The white band which runs around the glossy black bell works brilliantly. Connecting the agate to the sh...
Agate, Yellow Gold
Victorian Platinum & 3.40ctw GIA Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique Victorian drop earrings are an exceptionally elegant and highly collectible pair, set with 3.40ctw of diamonds in a graceful articulated design that captures the romanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18K Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1840´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Early Victorian Natural Saltwater Pearl & Rose-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings — Silver & 18K Gold, c.1840-1850, GCS Certified. A captivating pair of early Victorian drop earrings...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian yellow gold, and banded agate earrings, each comprising two spheres of banded agate, in 15 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about these Antique 15K Gold Ag...
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,645Sale Price|20% Off
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
Art Deco Tortoise Drop Earrings in the Shape of Amphorae, C1920, England
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tortoise shell earrings modeled in the form of amphorae, a "revival" of the Greek period. The earrings are over 2 inches long and are a replica of the shapely amphora, a container m...
9k Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A delicate pair of Victorian 18ct gold drop earrings from the 1880s, set with a combination of old European–cut diamonds, rose cuts, and elegant drilled pearl drops. The design follo...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Inspired 18K Yellow Gold 3.86 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Drop Earring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Inspired Estate Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Two Oval Cut Natural Sapphires Carat Weight: 3.86 Carats in Total Accent Stone: Twenty-Two Old European Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micromosaic Drop Earrings, Italy Circa 1850
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exquisite pair of Victorian-era earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold, representing a remarkable example of 19th-century elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. These fine antique j...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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