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 Ring with rose cut diamond up to 0.10ct 14k gold, silver 2.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver ring with rose-cut diamond total approx. 0.10ct – G/H – SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25(54) Detailed description the top of the ring is 7.9 mm wide and 4.0 mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Rose-Cut Diamond 0.40ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold solitaire ring set with a rose-cut diamond up to 0.40 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 3.5 - EU 14.5(45) Detailed description: The front of the ring is 7.9 mm wide and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.0 Ct Rose Cut Diamond plus 18 KT/Silver Target ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty antique Victorian ring is 1880 circa. Italian origin. lovely Target design skilfully hand crafted during the time of solid 18 KT gold with silver portions, The ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.20ct 18k yellow gold 5.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring with old mine-cut diamond up to 0.20 ct – H/I - pique - ring size US 7.5 – EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description The top of the ring is 6.9 mm wide and 3.2 mm hig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold silver solitaire ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Understated and timeless, this Victorian solitaire ring is centered by an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Graded I color and SI clarity, the diamond glows wit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Authentic Victorian 2.20 Ct. Diamond Solitaire 18 KT ring 1860 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare find. This one off authentic Diamond solitaire ring is a rare find dating 1850/60 circa. Untouched condition, Diamond never been moved from the original setting, beautiful as wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .25ct Old European F/VVS 14K 1880's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Vintage Antique 1880's Old European Cut .25ct Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Solitaire Engagement Ring Featuring a Gorgeous Genuine .25ct Natural F/VVS Old Euro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Moonstone Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1890, Size 7
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant antique ring featuring an orthoclase moonstone, set in a finely crafted 10 karat gold mounting dating to 1890. The moonstone, a later replacement, displays soft adularesce...
Moonstone, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.3ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old mine cut diamond, set in 22 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. My favourite thing about this Victoria...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Yellow Gold .36ct Old Buttercup Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Buttercup Prong Set - I Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.36ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.16 Gram...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 1.80 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 18K Gold/Silver 1800 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This amazing antique Diamond solitaire ring is 19th Century Georgian era, 1800 circa, finely hand crafted at the time of solid 18 Kt gold with silver portions Fascinating elaborate s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian GIA 1.07 carat diamond 14k yellow gold solitaire engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Victorian diamond solitaire engagement ring is a timeless antique design from the 1900’s, centered by a GIA-certified old mine brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.07 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 10 Karat & Aquamarine Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine small Victorian gemstone ring. With a very pale blue, faceted oval aquamarine prong set to the center of 10k gold band with decor...
Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Diamond Chased Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 This highly unusual antique 14K gold ring is chased with two profile busts of an Egyptian pharaoh and stylized floral designs. The ring is prong set with a sparkling...
Diamond
Antique Victorian Rosy Yellow Gold 0.85ct Old Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - K Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.85ct (approx.) Material: Solid 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 1.83 Grams Rin...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold 0.56ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Claw Prong Set- J Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.56ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2 Grams Ring Size: 6...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Moonstone Rope Motif Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant in its simplicity, this Moonstone Statement Ring showcases an ethereal oval moonstone framed by a sculpted Rope Motif Ring design in solid 9K yellow gold. Delicate beaded det...
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.90 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Victorian engagement ring showcases an Old Mine-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.90 carats, I-J color and SI2 clarity. The diamond is set within a buttercup, or Bel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This stunning Victorian old European cut diamond solitaire engagement ring is crafted in 14k yello...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 10.90ct Aquamarine, 2.00ct Diamond Halo Vintage VS Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The is a stunning vintage-style oval aquamarine and diamond halo cocktail ring. This statement piece showcases a large, central sky-blue oval gemstone—characteristic of a high-qualit...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring W/ 0.80ctw Old Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super cute Victorian era ring is crafted in solid 14k gold and features an oval cabochon opal stone displaying vibrant blue, green and orange play throughout. The opal solitaire...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Persian Turquoise 10 Karat Gold Claw Set Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
10K Gold Antique Turquoise Ring with a stunning claw setting. Ring is a 6.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. Ring sits up .37 of inch of...
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,616Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.50 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. We can make any size. Box is not included. Please cont...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian GIA 1.26 carat old mine cut diamond 9k rose gold solitaire ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A single old mine brilliant cut diamond, weighing 1.26 carats with GIA-documented L color and SI2 clarity (GIA #5241001084), sits alone atop a band of 9 karat rose gold, letting the ...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Carved Emerald Cameo Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A remarkable antique ring dating to approximately 1880, centered with a finely hand-carved emerald cameo depicting a classical female bust, possibly Athena (Minerva), the ancient god...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring An antique ring with a central rose-cut diamond. Made circa 1900 Ring Size: 7.25 Resizable free of charge...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Approximate 7.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 7.50ct. Approximately I/J color and SI clar...
Diamond, Silver
$34,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 4.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 4.50ct but faces up like a 5ct diamond. App...
Diamond, Silver
Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond solitaire ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond, L colour, SI2 clarity, with a weight of 4.48 car...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.57 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Gents Ring
Located in London, GB
A classic 18 carat yellow gold antique ring centred with a beautiful old mine cut diamond weighing 0.57ct, mounted in a raised eight claw, open back setting. Tested 18 carat gold. UK...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This late Victorian engagement ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.01 carat Old European-cut diamond, L color and SI1 clarity. The diamond is set within a buttercup mounting, a quintess...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose and White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This delicate Victorian engagement ring, crafted in a combination of 14K rose gold and 18K white gold, exudes timeless charm. The center features a prong-set, old European cut diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Engagement ring featuring a lively Victorian old mine cut diamond weighing 1.07 carat set in a 6 claw, open back setting. The diamond is beautifully accompanied by 3 grain set eight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage English Victorian 5 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Victorian English Emerald Cut Amethyst Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 5 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Gemstone. Ha...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
English Early Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, diamond, and enamel ring featuring a rose-cut diamond center in a tapering gold mount decorated with a blue enamel foliate pattern, in 15k gold. Eng...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Belcher Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old European cut diamond, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Cert 6.77CT Unheated Natural Vivid Hot Pink Spinel Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning ring from LaFrancee is a true beauty, featuring a 6.77 CT natural hot pink spinel and diamond accents set in platinum. The ring is in brand new condition, never worn an...
Spinel, Diamond, Platinum
Padparadschah Oval Sapphire Approximately 1.10 Carat, Diamond & 14 Karat Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning French 'Turn of the Century' Ring is a beautiful light peach pink Padparadschah Sapphire surrounded by Platinum filigree set diamonds. The carat wight of the diamonds i...
Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Old European Cut Diamond 18K Gold Antique Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 0.95 carats H color VS2 clarity Set in an eight talon prong mount with swooping basket Completed by satin finish Tested as 18 karat gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k pink gold men's ring with rose-cut diamond up to 0.30ct 7.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold men's ring set with rose-cut diamond up to 0.30 - G/H - SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 9.0 mm wide. Weight: 7.4 gra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold 0.60ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Floral Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Multi Prong Set - J Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.60ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 1.87 Grams Ri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Werner Brothers Seed Pearl Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A natural white seed pearl measuring approximately 2.9mm is held in a six prong buttercup setting (to resemble a flower) in this late Victorian-early Edwardian gem attributed to the ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.51 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Antique Gold Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blue Sapphire Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.51 Carat NO HEAT Blue Sapphire. The Sapphire has intact crystal inclusions indicating it...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Old Mine-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning Victorian era solitaire engagement ring features an Old Mine-cut center stone measuring approximately 1.10 carats, K-L color SI2 clarity, held in a six prong crown sett...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian 14k Yellow Gold 0.55ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1880s Victorian 14k Yellow Gold 0.55ct Diamond Antique Ring Hand Made Americn Old European Cut Diamond 5.2~5.5 mm by 2.9 mm appx weight of .55 Carat single stone With detailed e...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Tricolor Yellow Rose White Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique 14K rose, yellow, and white gold ring with ribbed scroll sides featuring a sapphire center stone accented by three diamonds on each side. Marked: 585. Size: 7; can be sized. ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian GIA 0.91 carat diamond 14k yellow gold solitaire engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Victorian diamond solitaire engagement ring is a timeless antique design from the 1900’s, centered by a GIA-certified cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.91 carat...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold 0.35ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Belcher Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old European cut diamond, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Yellow Gold Faceted Jade Saddle Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Faceted Custom Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - 18.8x6.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted ...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Eternal Ceylon Heart: 2.03ct Natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Exuding romantic warmth and refined luxury, this handcrafted ring from Aviyanka Jewelry showcases an exquisite 2.03-carat natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire in 14k Rose Gold. Sourced from ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Rose Gold and Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Victorian engagement ring showcases a 0.70 carat Old European-cut diamond, G color SI1-2 clarity. The diamond is set within a buttercup mounting, a quintessential 19th-c...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,837Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. The main rose cut diamond 0.71 ct. Totally side brilliant cut 1.24 ct. The diamond is has generally H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Style Yellow Gold Ring with Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Whilst this ring is of recent manufacture, it combines a wonderful old mine cut diamond with an antique style setting to give a beautiful and wearable look. The hefty 18 karat yellow...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Old Belcher Diamond Solitaire Gypsy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut- Belcher Prong Set - H Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.30ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.88 Grams Ring Siz...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold and Silver
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1890 A romantic jewel from the late Victorian era, this antique ring showcases a vivid natural ruby, elegantly set in rich 14k gold. The ban...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
15ct Natural Coral Solitaire Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Victorian vintage natural Coral ring. Pink Coral measures 14.3 mm wide. Ring measures 18 mm wide. Depth of ring 11.5 mm. 14 karat yellow gold 8.3 grams. Current size 5 1/2 and w...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15ct Vivid Green Asscher Cut Emerald Solitaire Bezel Set Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite solitaire emerald ring highlights a captivating Asscher-cut Zambian emerald, admired for its rich medium-green hue and enchanting semi-transparent clarity. The gemston...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold 1.64 GIA Old Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Enamel Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking antique diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid 14k gold during the Victorian era and features a gorgeous, 1.64 carat, old cut diamond neatly prong set at the c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Burmese jade locket ring, circa 1870.
Located in London, GB
Victorian Burmese jade locket ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese jade in an openback rubover setting with an approx...
Jade, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Gold 1.19ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Repousse Belcher Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Brilliant Cut - Belcher Prong Set - J Color - VS1 Clarity - 1.19ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold