Also called Romantic period jewelry, antique early Victorian jewelry and watches were a celebration of the young monarch’s love.
When Prince Albert became engaged to Queen Victoria, he gave her a serpent ring with emerald eyes, her birthstone. While this may seem a bit simple for our contemporary tastes, the serpent symbolizes eternity, and has become a popular motif in jewelry. The tail in the serpent’s mouth forms an unbroken circle. This dewy-eyed happiness trickled down to the masses and men and women favored jewelry that was sentimental and full of symbolism. Today, antique Victorian jewelry is very coveted and highly collectible.
Romantic period jewelry tends to be feminine and ornate. Flowers, hearts, birds, and bows were just some of the common decorative motifs. These pieces were embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. It was common to express your devotion with jewelry — REGARD and DEAREST rings were particularly popular. These rings were set with stones that corresponded to each letter: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond.
Most often, the design of the ring was simple, with the stones going across the shank of the ring in a line, but it was not uncommon to see a REGARD ring in a flower formation, with each stone set in the petal of the flower.
Another common early Victorian ring style was two hands clasping a flower or stone. They came in many styles and were made of coral and ivory but also of gold with precious and semiprecious gemstones. These rings, while not exclusively Victorian, are often associated with the time period and symbolized friendship. Lockets enclosed with hair, cameos depicting cupid or a loved one’s face and enamel pieces were also popular.
The early Victorian period corresponded with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Jewelry, no longer made only by hand, became more affordable during the 19th century. The growing middle class also helped increase the demand for it. This was reflected in how women styled their jewelry; they were not afraid to adorn themselves from head to toe with stacking and layering in between. Considering the time period (this was before the California Gold Rush), a lot of pieces in the Romantic period were made using low-karat gold or were gold-plated. Fine gold wire was also employed frequently to add to the design. This is a nice trick to know when determining the date of Victorian jewelry.
Find a range of antique Romantic period brooches, necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Neacklace and pendant with rose cut diamond up to0.80ct 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold necklace with gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 0.80ct - 45cm long detailed description: necklace is 45 cm long and 0.9 mm wide size of the pendant...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Necklace with old mine cut diamonds up to 2.50ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with old mine-cut diamonds up to 2.50 ct - G/H - SI - 50 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 50 cm long and 1.0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold necklace with gold and silver pendant set with old mine and rose cut diamonds. 1.20ct – G/H - SI - 50cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 50 cm l...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
VICTORIAN Ring with old mine cut diamond up to 1.00ct 14k yellow gold 5.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with old mine cut diamond 1.00 ct - K - P1 - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 9.5 mm wide weight 5.5 grams ri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Pendant Necklace with Pearl & Diamonds, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with pearl and old mine cut diamond total approximately 0.70 ct G/H - SI - 40 cm long detailed description the pendant is 2.3 cm high and ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamond sup to 3.00ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a silver pendant set with a rose-cut diamond, totaling approximately 3.00 ct – G/H - SI - 42 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 42 cm long a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early Victorian Diamond Bangle Bracelet with Charm
Located in Stamford, CT
A blossom of old mine diamonds perches on your wrist as a Diamond heart reaches your hand. This romantic bangle was created c. 1840, and carries it’s original charm to us today, 179 ...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Earrings with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver drop earrings set with old mine and rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.40ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the front of the ear stud is 3.9 cm long by 0.5 cm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Bracelet with turquoise 18k yellow gold 18 cm long 24.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold bracelet set with turquoise - 18 cm long Detailed description: The bracelet is approximately 18 cm long and 1.4 cm wide, and has a safety chain. Total bracelet wei...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Pave Cut Steel Hair Comb
Located in Stamford, CT
Imagine this Early Victorian Cut Steel Hair highlighting the natural beauty of your hair,. The little bells move but do not jangle. Each cut steel bit was faceted by hand and polishe...
Cut Steel
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Branch Brooch with Pearls & Rose Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls and rose diamond up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.7 cm long and 2.6 cm wide Weight: 8...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14kt Gold Enamel Flower Earrings with Garnet, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt gold earrings decorated with enamel set with seed pearls and garnet detailed description size of the earring is approximately 3.0 cm long by 2.0 cm wide earrings are in a fl...
Garnet, Gold, Enamel
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
Victorian 14k Gold & Silver Branch Brooch with 2.00ct Diamonds, 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver branch brooch with rose cut diamond up to 2.00 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 6.8 cm long and 3.4 cm wide Weight: 21....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Medallion pendant with onyx and pearls 13.5 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold medallion pendant with onyx and pearl detailed description The pendant is 4.5 cm long by 2.7 cm wide A photo can be placed behind glass in the pendant weight 13.5...
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k yellow gold brooch with pearls – 1.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold brooch with stone pearls – 1.6 grams Detailed description: The brooch measures 1.5 cm long by 3.8 cm wide Weight: ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Brooch witrh ruby ond rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with ruby and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.10 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 5.2 cm long and 1.3 cm wide Weight: 3.6 grams Se...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Located in SE
Old pendant with a large natural claw set Aquamarine surrounded with Diamonds halo. Likely German hand- made, ca. 19th cent. Silver clusters on solid 14K Green Gold. Measures : 31 m...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian pendant with rose cut diamonds and necklace 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace and a gold and silver pendant set with a rose-cut diamond total approx. 0.50ct – G/H - SI - 45cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 45...
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Early Victorian 14k Pink Gold Cross Pendant with Jesus, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
Early Victorian 14k pink gold pendant in the shape of a cross with Jesus - 2.5 grams - 6.5 cm x 3.0 cm Detailed description: The pendant measures 6.5 cm long by 3.0 cm wide Weight...
Gold, 14k Gold
Men's Ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.45ct 14k gold 3.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold men's ring set with emerald shape old mine cut diamond total approximately 0.45ct - H - SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) detailed description: the top of the r...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Necklace and pendant with Southsea pearl and rose cut diamonds 14k gold/ silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with a South Sea pearl and a rose-cut diamond 0.10 ct – G/H - SI - 45 cm Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with pearl and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with a pearl and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.10 ct - G/H - SI - 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds and old cut diamonds. 1.00 ct - F/G, G/H - SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
14k Red Gold Pendant Necklace with Rose-Cut Diamonds, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold necklace with pendant set with rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.15 ct – G/H - SI - 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wid...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Earrings with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver earrings with freshwater pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the earrings is 5.1 cm long by 8.3 mm wide ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Necklace with rose cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.20ct - G/H - SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 cm long and 1.3 mm wide....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Voctorian brooch with enamel, cameo and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch decorated with black enamel, set with a cameo and rose diamonds up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.6 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Pendant and necklace with old mine cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a silver cross pendant set with old mine-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 2.00 ct – G/H – SI – 40 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 40 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx gemstone that has been artfully carved -or etched, rather- to depict a horse trott...
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Swiss Minute Repeater Hunter Case Pocket Watch by William Schochlin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This antique 55mm hunters case 18K gold minute repeater pocket watch, was crafted by venerated Swiss watchmaker, William Schochlin during the late 1800's. The high grade and entirely...
18k Gold
Victorian pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 1.10ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver pendant set with rose cut diamond total approximately 1.10ct – G/H - SI Detailed description the size of the pendant is 4.3 cm high and 1.3 cm wide to...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with pearl and rose cut diamonds 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.10ct – G/H - SI – 45 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 45...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.35ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver pendant set with rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.35 ct, F/G, SI Detailed description: The pendant measures 2.0 cm high and 1.2 cm wide. Total weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Capture the elegance of the Victorian and Art Deco eras with this exquisite Antique Shell Cameo Habillé Brooch/Pendant. Hand-carved from genuine natural shell, likely carnelian, this...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Necklace with coral 11.8 grams 14k yellow gold 11.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a centerpiece set with various coral shapes – 11.8 grams – 50 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 50 cm long and 1.2 mm wide The centerpiece...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamond up to 0.80ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace and a gold and silver pendant set with a rose-cut diamond 0.80ct – G/H - SI - 45cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 0.7 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold Antique Pendant Necklace with 0.25ct Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.25 ct – G/H - SI - 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$470Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Victorian ring with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver ring with old mine-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50 ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 7 – EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.2 cm w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early Victorian brooch with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 3.1 cm long by 2.4 cm wide weight: 5.4 grams Set ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Necklace and pendant with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with a pearl and an old mine-cut diamond 1.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm l...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early Victorian brooch with onyx and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with onyx and rose diamonds up to 0.25ct – 41.5 grams detailed description the size of the brooch is 5.1 cm long by 4.4 cm wide weight 41.5 ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian cross pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Rose gold cross pendant set with rose-cut diamonds, totaling 0.50 ct G/H SI Detailed description: The pendant measures 7.5 cm high and 3.8 cm wide. Total weight: 8.5 grams. Set w...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold and silver 4.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver ring set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.30ct – G/H – SI – ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25(54) Detailed description the top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$872Sale Price|20% Off
14ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Fine Choler
Located in London, GB
Modern Circa Late 20th Century - 1990s 14ct 585 Gold & Silver 925 15.75" Inch Choker Back of front section & Chain are 14ct Gold and the front gr...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Oval Virgin Mary Necklace Emerald Diamond Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Silver Medal J Dauphin Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, r...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Massive 17 Ct Old-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch Headpiece Gold, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
17 Carats Old-Cut Diamond Floral Brooch in Original Box, circa 1890 An exceptional antique diamond brooch of remarkable scale and beauty, masterfully crafted in the late 19th centur...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Flower head shape pendant with rose diamonds up to. 4.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver in a flower head shape pendant set with various rose diamonds up to. 4.00ct – G/H – SI – 6.1 grams Detailed description dimensions of the pendant are 3....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
14k Rose Gold & Silver Pendant Necklace with Emeralds & Diamonds, 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with a rose gold and silver pendant set with emerald and old mine cut diamonds. 0.50ct - G/H - SI - 50 cm long detailed description the necklace is 50 cm lon...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18k Gold Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold necklace with pendant with garnet and rose cut diamond 0.20ct - H/I - SI - 50 cm Detailed description the necklace is 50 cm long and 0.7 mm wide The size of the pendant i...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique AGL certified Burmese (Mogok) Unheated Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique, Unique AGL certified Burmese (Mogok) Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Untreated, unheated (No clarity enhancement/ No heat enhancement) Burmese 0.94 carats Ruby (Mogo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
VICTORIAN Brooch with pearl and rose cut diamonds 0.40ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds. 0.40ct. - G/H - SI detailed description: dimensions of the brooch are 3.6 cm wide by 1.2 cm high weight 4.3 gr...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 1.00ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.0 cm long by 2.6 cm wide weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,370Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
A tremendously good antique riviere necklace. Early Victorian era this beautiful antique riviere necklace borrows much of its design elements from the...
Sterling Silver
Victorian brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch with rose diamonds up to 0.40ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.5 cm long by 1.7 cm wide weight 5.6 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early Victorian Ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold 7.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.40 ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 9.25 - EU 19.25 (61) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide and 4.3 mm high...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Amethyst Poured Glass Filigree Necklace 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage 1930s Amethyst Poured Glass & Filigree Necklace A rare and exceptional Vintage Amethyst Poured Glass Necklace. The colour and calibre of the amethyst poured glass in t...