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.
9 Carat Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Contemporary Design Earrings Fully Hallmarked 1982 London Condition is very good.No defects, diameter 22mm x 5mm Total Weight 7 grams
Gold, 9k Gold
Large French antique Bresse poissardes earrings in 18k gold and enamels
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian poissardes earrings in 18 karats. Impressive "poissardes" type earrings decorated with a plate covered in light blue Bressan enamel and gilded arabesques with red and white...
18k Gold, Enamel
Poissardes anciennes émaux bressans
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare paire de poissardes anciennes ornées d'émaux bressans (typiques de la région de Bourg-en-Bresse), fond vert ponctué d'une pierre rose et épaulés de fi...
18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Antique Filigree Hoop Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as gold ring door-knocker style drops suspending from oval bale Baled and larger hoop are decorated with filigree and granulation Depicting scrolling flourishes and twisted ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.43 Carat Victorian Style Diamond Huggies Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
2.43 Carat Victorian Style Diamond Huggies Earrings This Victorian style art-deco diamond hoop earring is exceptional. The beautiful pave set diamonds form the elegant U-shape of th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Orchid Earriings
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Orchid Earrings c.1880 18k Yellow Gold
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 3.04 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Simple Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
ntroducing our breathtaking 18k yellow gold hoop earrings adorned with a dash of 5 Row round-shape diamond pavé. These earrings are designed to add a brilliant dazzle to any ensemble...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Elephant Hair and Gold Triple Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
These are a scarcely seen and fabulous pair of elephant hair earrings dating from the late Victorian period. No elephants were harmed to get this hair. It came from the elephants tail. The largest hoop is 3.4 cm. The hoops are suspended from 9kt gold shepherds hooks. The total length is 6 cm. They are extremely light on the ear and move fluidly. Elephant hair jewelry...
9k Gold
Antique Platinum and Diamond Screw Back Dangle Hoop Earrings #21419
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Platinum and Diamond Screw Back Dangle Hoop Earrings- Add timeless sophistication to your collection with this exquisite pair of antique double hoop earrings. Crafted in lux...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 6.3 Cttw. Natural Emerald, Kyanite/Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k/SS
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 6.3 Cttw. Emerald, Kyanite, and Diamond Hoop Earrings – a mesmerizing blend of captivating gemstones and exquisite craftsmanship. These hoop earrings redef...
Diamond, Emerald, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Rose Cut Diamond Hoop Earring Handmade Victorian Style
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Rose Cut Diamond Hoop Earring Handmade Victorian Style Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional informatio...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Victorian 3.03 Cttw. Tsavorite and Diamond Leaf Hoop Earrings In 18K/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 3.03 Cttw. Tsavorite and Diamond Leaf Hoop Earrings, a testament to the timeless beauty of nature and expert craftsmanship. Crafted with precision, these hoop earrings feature a delicate arch...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gold
Designer Gems Paradise 9.15ct Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings, 14k Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
9.15 Carat Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings You should always head high and express your style quotient as much as you can because you are a beauty. Classic, Modern, and Sophisticate...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Rope-Twist Hoop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold oval hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold by Henry Dunay, featuring a rope-twist design with a textured finish. Omega-style clip backs. Signed '© Dunay ® 18K'. Henry Dunay was an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.12 in Dm 0.54 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in Troy, MI
These pretty earrings make the perfect gift for yourself or someone you love! The size is excellent for everyday wear with just the right amount of diamonds (0.04 Cttw). F-G VS 18KYG...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.12 in L 0.8 in
14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings #24295
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Hoops Crafted from genuine 14K yellow gold, these thin hoops feature a classic and versatile design that is perfect for everyday wear. Hallmark: 4GI 14K Weight: 1...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.8 in L 1.25 in
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Colombian Emerald Drop Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Handmade in the USA – Fine Jewelry from the Heart of New York's Diamond District Elevate your jewelry collection with these luxurious 14K yellow gold shepherd hoop earrings, masterf...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ginkgo Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ginkgo leaf earrings. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special de...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.38 in W 0.19 in
Alex Jona White Diamond White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold small hoop earrings enhanced by 40 white diamonds weighing 0.69 carats,...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12-13MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 38 round brilliants weighing 0.61 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Earrings available in differe...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Simple antique elegance, made of 18K yellow gold. Floral inspired with hand painted black enamel accents and natural freshwater pearl centers, this ha...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Color Sapphire & Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Lined Multi-Colorful Precious Stones Dangling Drop Hoop Earrings, a true testament to elegance and style. Crafted with meticulou...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 1...
14k White Gold Diamond Huggy Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone:DIAMONDS diamonds:10 PCS carat total weight: 0.61 ctw color:G-H clarity:SI3-I1 metal:14K GOLD TYPE: earrings weight:3.0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
W 0.55 in L 1.25 in
14K Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Amethyst Shepherd Hoop Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance Elevate your style with these 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings, showcasing matching pear-shaped amethysts that beautifully catch and reflec...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.11 in W 0.13 in L 1.1 in
14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings #21749
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings - These hoop earrings offer a timeless, elegant design that effortlessly complements any outfit. With their smooth, polished finish and versatile style...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Blue Turquoise Arrecadas Yellow Gold Portuguese Earrings
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Turquoise Arrecadas Earrings in Yellow Gold – by Oporto goldsmith José Martins Rosas, Portuguese, circa 1865. A commanding and rare pair of mid-19th-century Portuguese arrecadas earrings in richly patinated yellow gold, executed in finely pierced and chased open scrollwork and set with luminous turquoise cabochons. Monumental in scale and sculptural in presence, these earrings exemplify the bold ornamental language of northern Portugal during the Victorian period. Unlike traditional wire filigree, the decorative field here is carved and chased from sheet gold, creating a dense, architectural lacework of scrolling motifs that retain structural solidity while achieving remarkable visual lightness. The crescent form—deeply rooted in Iberian...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
14k Antique Biedermeier Onyx, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Hoop Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous pair of 14k yellow gold hoop earrings comes from 1830's Biedermeier and features onyx, turquoise, and seed pearls is a decorative pattern. The classic Biedermeier desig...
Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 2.17 in Dm 1.58 in
Créoles en or et turquoise de la fin du 19ème siècle
Located in PARIS, FR
Créoles anciennes en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle, qui retiennent une pampille en goutte sertie de trois turquoises. Poids total du bijou : 6,57 g environ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
H 0.87 in W 1.26 in
Créoles anciennes d'origine savoyarde en or
Located in PARIS, FR
Créoles savoyardes anciennes en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) des années 40, à décor de fleurettes et de volutes. Ces créoles sont des bijoux traditionnels de Savoie. Aussi appelées c...
18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Style Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian Etruscan style hoop earrings, with Etruscan style twisted wire work and millegraining on the full hoop, mounted in yellow gold, with fire gilded finish, circa 187...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ottoman Circa 1880s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Grape Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 3 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Gold
10.57 Carat Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Hoop Earrings in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
10.57 Carat Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Contemporary Hoop Earrings in Victorian Style This exemplary Victorian style aegean blue sapphire hoop earring is phenomenal. The solitaire mi...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 10.90 Cttw. Natural Blue Sapphire/Tsavorite Earrings In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your earlobes! Gracefully curved half hoops sparkle mightily with rows of blue sapphires, tsavorites and diamonds accentuated with circular droplets of more embellished ge...
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
W 0.625 in L 2 in
Vintage Turquoise Hoop 18K / 14K Gold Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Vintage 18K hoop earrings with inset turquoise stones. The hoops articulate, and move when you move. Classic and modern for their time, they hold up to that same st...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocked Hoop Antique Earring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as round gold hoops with smaller interlocked hoops. With decorative gold beading and twisted rope motif throughout. Completed by wire ear-hooks. Tested as 14 ka...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 1.13 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Pique Double Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
In Russia and in France c. 1870, the Art of pique was fashionable and the work to create it was highly acclaimed. These earrings were the go to for woman who were up to date. Long be...
15k Gold
10.57 Carat Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Hoop Earrings in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
10.57 Carat Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Contemporary Hoop Earrings in Victorian Style This exemplary Victorian style aegean blue sapphire hoop earring is phenomenal. The solitaire mi...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver