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Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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
Antique Victorian Electro Plated Nickel Silver Chatelaine with Accessories
Antique Victorian Electro Plated Nickel Silver Chatelaine with Accessories

Antique Victorian Electro Plated Nickel Silver Chatelaine with Accessories

Located in London, GB

Fabulous antique Victorian electro plated nickel silver chatelaine, with a magnifying glass that closes into a holder, and a floral decorated pin cushion which is missing its fabric insert, three other attachments are missing. There are five long chains from which the accessories hang, these are decorated with men's faces, they look Asian. The chains are attached to the top piece which is fantastically decorated with a floral design, faces, griffons, and rams. The reverse has a clip which fitted over a belt. It is stamped EPNS, with a crown (which was used before 1896) and a fleur de lis. Measuring maximum length 30cm / 11.8 inches by width 6.3cm / 2.48 inches. The chatelaine is in very good antique condition, with age related patina. There is wear to the silver plating, and age related wear, the clip works well. This wonderful antique Victorian chatelaine...

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Elaborate 19th Century French Silver Lapis Letter Opener

Elaborate 19th Century French Silver Lapis Letter Opener

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elaborate 19th Century Sterling Silver Gothic Revivial Lapis Lazuli and Garnet Letter Opener. French in origin set with large lapis lazuli and garnet cabochons in elaborate silver Re...

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Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case With Erotic Enamel Painting by F. Reznicek
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Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite cigarette case with Enamel Paing: Hinged silver box with decorated lid, depiction of a young lady situated in her bed in a luxuriously furnished bedroom, Signature 'Reznicek' in the lower right corner. Inner gilding. Ferdinand Freiherr von...

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Silver Sculpture Horse Saddled - Silver
Silver Sculpture Horse Saddled - Silver

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By Lazzarini Argenterie

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Elegant handcrafted horse sculpture in solid 925 sterling silver, entirely made in Italy and weighing 910 grams. This refined equestrian figure captures the grace, strength, and nobl...

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Antique Whiting Repoussé Sterling Silver Glove Stretcher
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By Whiting

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Victorian glove stretcher. In sterling silver with repoussé handles. By Whiting and patent dated June 1875. Simply an amazi...

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Victorian-Era Etched Floral with Inlaid "Floral Lady" 3-Piece Silver Belt Buckle
Victorian-Era Etched Floral with Inlaid "Floral Lady" 3-Piece Silver Belt Buckle

Victorian-Era Etched Floral with Inlaid "Floral Lady" 3-Piece Silver Belt Buckle

Located in New York, NY

Magnificently detailed, this 3-piece Victorian-era etched Silver buckle of beautiful florals on all three pieces highlights the center buckle with inlaid "Floral Lady". All ...

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Early 1800s British Antique Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Silver Pheasant Sculpture - Silver
Silver Pheasant Sculpture - Silver

Silver Pheasant Sculpture - Silver

By Lazzerini Argenteria

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Elegant handcrafted pheasant sculpture in solid 925 sterling silver, entirely made in Italy and weighing 736 grams. This refined animalier piece beautifully captures the graceful form and distinctive elegance of the pheasant through exceptional sculptural detail and masterful Italian craftsmanship. The intricately engraved plumage and long flowing tail feathers create remarkable texture and movement, giving the sculpture a lifelike and sophisticated presence. The rich silver patina enhances the depth of the feather details and highlights the artistry of the hand-finished workmanship. A distinguished decorative object and collectible work of art, this sterling silver pheasant...

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1980s Italian Vintage Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Seeing Double! Rare Meriden Carriage Napkin Holder Set
Seeing Double! Rare Meriden Carriage Napkin Holder Set

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Located in Addison, TX

Antique Victorian Horse Drawn Carriage Napkin Ring Meriden.

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Early 20th Century Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

19th Century Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial
19th Century Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial

19th Century Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Victorian sterling silver and glass butter dish hallmarked Sheffield 1859 - 1860 by Henry Wilkinson & Co. Glass dish with a serpentine - sterling silver under plate with a molded rim cavetto-dome lid with recumbent cow finial...

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19th Century English Antique Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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