Victorian More Jewelry
VICTORIAN STYLE
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.
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Style: Victorian
Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gargoyle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With the face of a horned gargoyle
With two small round cut demantoid garnet eyes
Holding an old European cut diamond in his mouth, weighing approximately 0.25 carat, H color and V...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Briolette Black Jet and Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A briolette pendant made of faceted black jet and set with five garnet stones. The black jet is set between two gold filigree openwork caps. The gold cap on top of this pendant is em...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Other, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Scrolling Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carat total, eye-clean and white
Flush set in lightly polished gold with scrolling motif
Stamped 14K
Top Measure...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian More Jewelry
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Large Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Stunning Victorian c.1880 high polished Scottish Bloodstone agate and Bloody Agate brooch in solid Silver.
The brooch attract by a large size, quality and striking modern look.
U...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Men's Antique Natural Pearl Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Men's Natural Pearl Antique Man Head Stickpin
Measurements: 3 inches long
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl
Victorian Sterling Silver Floral 2-Piece Belt Buckle With Matching Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed Victorian sterling silver floral 2-Piece belt buckle with a matching floral sterling silver brooch. The 2-piece floral belt buckle measures 5 inches in...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Pendant Brooch Gold 585 Two Pearls One Opal Biedermeier Period Vienna circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Very interesting brooch made during Viennese Late Biedermeier Period:
It is of abstract as well as of stylized form type to which a large pearl is attached to top area of it / furth...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antiqu Semiprecious Stone Pendant w Brooch attachment set in 18k Gold, ca 1940
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Semi precious stones pendant with brooch attachment, aquamarine, peridot, pink tourmaline set in 18k gold. Detachable pendant piece. Ca 1940s
Stamped
Category
Mid-20th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold 'Horn of Plenty' Forehead Needles
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique forehead needles are one-of-a-kind Dutch 19th century pieces of jewelry. Adorned with filigree, cannetille and seed pearls. The scene...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pendant Brooch Gold 585 Three Turquoises Biedermeier Period Vienna circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Very interesting pendant / brooch made during Viennese Late Biedermeier Period:
It is of rhombic as well as of stylized form type to which three turquoises are attached to middle ar...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Cannetille Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th Century 14 karat yellow gold ornate brooch set with an Orient pearl and cannetille. This brooch is created with alternated gold and rose gold segments. The rose gold ...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hardstone Pearl Ottoman Sultan 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting an Ottoman Empire Sultan with headdress
Carved red hardstone face with polished gold collar
Baroque pearl Ottoman era Sultan headdress, with very good to excellent luster...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Mechanical Touring Car Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mechanical gold stickpin of a finely detailed open touring car from the late 19th Century. Made of 14k gold with platinum edged tires (which spin) with ruby accents.
Exquisite detailing in miniature with a ruby headlight, and platinum steering wheel as well.
This novelty cravat pin...
Category
1890s American Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kangaroo Antique Charm
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique figural charm showing Mommy and Baby kangaroo.
Hand-hammered and embossed texture. Good weight. Made in England
circa 1900.
Most unusual and endearing.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold
Victorian Eagle Talon Carved Tortoise Shell Mechanical Hatpin
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Victorian mechanical hand carved eagle talon tortoise shell hatpin. The realistically carved eagle talon clutches a freely spinning ca...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Steel
Victorian Rose Diamond Jockey Cap Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Jockey's cap stickpin of patinaed silver with rose cut diamonds, on a shaft of twisted 14 karat gold. 1890's USA.
Excellent Condition.
Category
1890s American Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage pin is made in 14k yellow gold. It has an oval cameo dangling from the end of it. The cameo is in color, and it is protected by a piece of glass. The pin measures 67x14m...
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late Victorian High Carat Yellow Gold Monogram Pin
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous little antique stick pin was hand crafted in the Late Victorian era. It is unmarked high carat Gold but the head is believed to be as high as 18ct Yellow Gold. The stic...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850's Black Jet Briolette 14K Gold Pendants
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique 1850's faceted black jet pendants are created in 14 karat yellow gold. The black stone, also known as black yet, is beautifully faceted into this briolette shaped penda...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Shakers in Gilded Asian Costume by Edward Charles
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a very RARE pair of antique shakers hand-wrought in sterling silver by the craftsmen of Edward Charles Brown of London England in 1867. These lifelike little monkeys are remi...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Satsuma Button Fob
Located in New York, NY
Satsuma graduated button fob from the late 19th Century. 1870's Japan. Excellent condition.
6" x 1.25"
Category
1870s Japanese Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Yellow Gold Beautiful Early Victorian Floral Brooch, circa 1860s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An early Victorian flower broach, ca. 1860s, with big rosecut diamonds. The diamonds weigh circa 6-7 carats.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Stone Cameo Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian stone cameo locket circa 1880 of black and white carved agate. The hinged locket of 14kt gold with fine granulation and wire work, containing a ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
18K Victorian Yellow Gold Turquoise Target Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful and fine quality Victorian c.1880 18 carat yellow gold and Turquoise "Target" brooch.
Width 40mm.
Weight 13.1gr.
Unmarked, tested - 18 carat gold
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Handmade Blue and White Cubic Zirconia Brooch Pin
Located in Carlsbad, CA
With its soft tones of blue, this butterfly pin adds a touch of fun to any outfit. Each piece is carefully fashioned from sterling silver and blue & white cubic zirconia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold Fan Shaped brooch
1 old mine cut diamond 0.45carats
2 old mine cut diamonds 0.50
49 rose cut diamonds .50
1 old mine brilliant .03
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Large Victorian Cameo 14k yellow gold pendant
Located in New York, NY
This large Victorian Cameo is set with a 14k backing and loop. The cameo is scrupled from natural Abalone into a beautiful youthful woman of extreme beauty.
The cameo me...
The cameo me...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Archaeological revival gold myrtle leaf tiara possibly by Castellani, the twenty-two realistically carved leaves embellished with thirty...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold Ornate Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design on this locket is absolutely gorgeous! On one side there is a detailed raised leaf which sits on a textured background and on the other side it looks almost quilted. The i...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Pocket Watch Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming staple for any pocket watch lover, a gorgeous antique sterling silver Albert chain.
This is a sterling silver chain with a chunky graduating curb link with a dog clip fastener to one end and a t bar to the other.
Each link is stamped with the lion passant for sterling silver, the t bar is marked but this is worn.
It is a nice solid Albert chain and these pair so well with your favourite antique silver pocket watch...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Heavy, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this handsome antique Albert chain.
It is a sterling silver chain with a chunky and heavy graduating curb l...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Seal Fob Pendant, Chalcedony, Scottish Thistle, Dinna Forget
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique gold cased seal fob is simply charming!
Made from yellow gold cased metal, possibly a low grade silver and metal mix, early Victorian era, it has an elaborate design with an almost wrythen pattern base and scrolling arches.
The base is set with a crisp white Chalcedony, the matrix, carved with a small Scottish thistle and the words Dinna Forget, translating from Scottish dialect this means do not forget and this is thought of as a romantic sentiment, the poem Dinna Forget Me was a Scottish poem of love and the thistle has been the national emblem of Scotland for centuries.
This beautiful antique seal has a chunky gold plated jump ring attached so is ready to be hung from your favourite antique chain necklace or Albert chain.
Such a sweet little antique seal fob...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
Antique 18K Rose Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Fish Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique charm pendant designed as a fish in gold and silver set with 26 rose-cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of 0.65 carats and a cabochon...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 15k gold Albert chain, Watch chain, heavy
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this impeccable antique, late Victorian era 15kt gold Albert chain.
A beautifully designed chain with elongated open curb links giving it a sleek design and the fact that this chain is crafted in rich yellow gold makes it that extra bit more special as these chains are so much harder to find in yellow gold!
It has a sumptuous warm golden glow and each link is individually stamped for 15kt gold.
It has a 15kt gold dog clip...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Heavy Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this handsome antique Albert chain.
It is a sterling silver chain with a chunky and heavy graduating curb li...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 9k Rose Gold Compass Pendant, Anchor, Nautical Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique 9ct Rose gold compass pendant or fob shaped as an anchor.
It has a lovely nautical style with the ships anchor design in rich...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 9k Gold Railway Lantern Pendant, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare and interesting novelty Victorian gold pendant.
It is carefully and well designed as a little railway lantern in 9kt yellow gold with old rose...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Musket Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian era Scottish sterling silver musket or rifle brooch.
It is a large and highly detailed piece, the front is engraved with aesthetic style swirls of folia...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Victorian Enamel, Pearl and Ruby 18 Carat Gold Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet locket has a raised gold star which is set with seed pearls and has blue enamel detail and a ruby set at the centre. The back of the locket has a heart motif and a picture...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Gold
Victorian Agate and 9 Carat Gold Swivel Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous green marbles agate is full of detail. The frame has scroll detail and also has a shamrock under the loop. Fully hallmarked Dublin 1847.
Stone Diameter: 18mm
Weight: ...
Category
1840s British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold
Victorian Owl Head Brooch in 9k Yellow Gold, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A beautifully hand crafted Victorian owl's head brooch set in 9k yellow gold.
The brooch features fine feathered detailing, particularly around the eye...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Coral Fly Insect Flower Brooch Pin Victorian 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Victorian Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with two fly insects which have alighted on the top. The ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Silver Albert Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An Albert chain is an essential in any gents wardrobe. This particular Albert is simple with a dog clip one end and a t-bar on the other.
Length: 36cm ...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Piece converted from a Brooch to a Pendant
Two-Tone - Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold Crafted
Immaculate designs and detail throughout
Center Diamond is Old Miner 0.80 cara...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Cameo Suite
Located in New York, NY
Victorian shell cameo suite from the late 19th Century, Set in 14K gold, the cameos represent mythological figures in different scenes. Suite includes broo...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Georgian Citrine Fob circa 1830s
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Georgian gilt metal fob with large foil backed citrine circa 1830s. The stone is beautifully faceted (20mm x 16mm)with natural inclusions visible. Detailed metal work scroll m...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Citrine
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