Skip to main content

Early Victorian Jewelry

EARLY VICTORIAN STYLE

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.

to
42
265
134
89
87
84
165
58
9
2
21
7
230
46
55
4
1
1
3
1
1
12
3
6
172
161
5
73
31
23
20
16
to
2
18
12
8
2
2
65,548
63,625
27,593
10,323
8,809
8,444
3,880
3,589
1,215
954
870
835
738
727
662
170
124
8
320
18
199
117
Style: Early Victorian
Jill Garber Antique Micro Mosaic, Early Sterling Turquoise Concho Drop Necklace
Located in Saginaw, MI
This one of a kind drop necklace represents a beautiful marriage of cultures and periods as two bold hand stamped bezel set early Navajo concho's with 6 mm round turquoise cabochon's at their center are joined with a delicate antique Venetian Micro Mosaic tesserae heart. A large mosaic teardrop is linked with a pink rose falling gracefully into a 3 inch drop. Adding romantic elements to the hand wrought chain are two sets of antique French guilloche...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Unique Statement Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Co...
Category

18th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique piece was crafted during the early Victorian era from solid 18k gold with a silver top and features an incredibly detailed hand enameled portrait at its center....
Category

1870s Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Neckalce and pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with rose cut diamond 0.40ct - 45cm Detailed description the necklace is 45 cm long and 1.6 mm wide The size of the pendant is 3.0 cm hig...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Back Bar Bottle
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage sterling silver overlay back bar bottle with five almost matching shot glasses. Very nice leaf design over glass with sterling stopper and matc...
Category

Early 20th Century American Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Diamond Drop Earring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding pair of diamond drop earrings dating back to the early Victorian period. Each piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into a curvaceous bell shape. C...
Category

19th Century Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian medaillion pendant with rose diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold medallion pendant set with rose diamonds up to 0.50ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the size of the pendant is 6.2 cm long by 3.7 cm wide weight 29.8...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crown and Flower Tremblé Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking and highly unique tremblé pin from the Early Victorian (ca1850s) era! This magnificent piece is crafted in rosy 12kt yellow gold and featur...
Category

1850s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victoria 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...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold. The needle is a little crooked, see picture.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Mid 19th Century 14K Gold Dangle Earrings Carnealian
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These yellow gold dangle earrings were created around 1845-1850 out of 14K gold. They are designed in the naturalistic taste so popular in the 1840's and 1850's. The earrings are com...
Category

1850s European Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Polychrome Enamel 18K Gold Geometric Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1860s, these long antique pendant earrings are composed of 18K gold, enamel and split seed pearls. Each is designed as a navette-shaped top enclosing a hemisphere, sus...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14k pink gold ring set with turquoise - 11.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold ring set with turquoise - ring size US. 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.3 cm wide by 1.1 cm high ring size US 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58),...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Silver Fish Grayling handicraft
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Silver fish grayling handicraft
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer. Very fine half hunter pair cased pocket clock, made in Birmingham England by the sil...
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ring with pearl and rose cut diamond 0.20 ct, 18k bicolor gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with pearl and old cut diamond 0.20 ct J/K -P - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.3 cm wide weight: 8.4 gr...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian Pear Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
A Victorian pear rose cut diamond with blue sapphire and red ruby set in 14k gold and silver , the central rose cut pear diamond ( approximately ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

Stickpin Cross
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry

Early Victorian Topaz Set Cross Brooch
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz set cross brooch, the brooch in the form of a cross with nine round faceted topazes and pear shape faceted topazes in between ...
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Topaz, Rose Gold

Bracelet with blue enamel and diamonds 18k gold with silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold bracelet with silver decorations and decorated with blue enamel set with rose diamonds set on silver - inner size 5.9 cm x 4.9 cm detailed description: the inner si...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Dog Sculpture Poodle in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Dog sculpture poodle in silver
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Necklace and pendant wit old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with old mine cut and rose diamonds up to 1.50ct - F/G - SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Caviar, Red Roe or Butter serving set
Located in Orimattila, FI
Caviar, Red Roe or Butter serving set Made in England. Spoons of Silver with English stamps on them. Fine Crystal Bowls. Original Case. Really great set....
Category

Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Jewelry

Victorian Gold Tone Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian Gold Tone Pearl Brooch Beautiful Movement when worn. Could be styled above pocket or at the neckline in the collar. This piece is part of the Oiseau Bleu Heirloom ...
Category

1950s European Vintage Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry

Miraculous Medal Oval Chain Necklace Sapphire Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miraculous Medal Oval Chain Necklace Sapphire Diamond This Oval Virgin Mary in Silver with settings of a round diamond, and 3 squares of blue sapphire and a 14k Gold Plated chain w...
Category

2010s Indian Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Vintage French Silver Virgin Mary Medal Necklace Gold-Plated Figaro Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This entirely vintage French necklace features a solid silver Virgin Mary medal with the Latin inscription Monstra Te Esse Matrem — Show thyself as Mother. Sourced in Paris, the medal is suspended from a vintage gold-plated figaro chain, creating a devotional necklace of historic and spiritual depth. On the reverse, the medal bears the inscription Congrégation des Enfants de Marie — Congregation of the Children of Mary — a symbol of consecration, protection, and lifelong dedication to the care of the Holy Mother. The front shows the Virgin Mary with rays extending from her hands, surrounded by stars, echoing traditional Marian iconography. The figaro chain is flat-linked and substantial, adding elegance and vintage character to the piece. Entirely original — both medal and chain are antique — this is not a reproduction or recombination. Ideal for collectors of Catholic devotional jewelry, Marian medals, or French religious artifacts, this necklace serves as a spiritual talisman and sacred adornment, offering comfort, clarity, and connection to divine grace. Length: 20 inches Solid silver medal, gold-plated vintage figaro chain...
Category

2010s French Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Pair of Victorian Jasmine Petal Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian jasmine diamond earrings, each in the design of a five-petalled diamond encrusted jasmine head with a central old brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds estimated to...
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 1.40ct 18k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold and silver brooch in the shape of a feather set with rose diamonds. 1.40ct – G/H – SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 4.8 cm by 3.7 cm wide weight 10...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry

Necklace with rose diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with silver and gold center piece set with rose diamonds. 0.50ct – G/H – SI – 45 cm long Detailed description Necklace is 45 cm long by 0.9 mm wide the s...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

18k yellow gold brooch with a cameo and pearls – 6.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch with a cameo and pearls – 6.4 grams detailed description: the diameter of the brooch is 3.0 cm wide weight 6.4 grams set with - 12 x 2.3 mm – 2.8 mm fres...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother Medal Sapphire Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Sapphire Medal Virgin Mary Silver Vinatge Necklace Length: 18 Inches Monstra Te Esse Matrem – Show Thyself as Mother Blue Sapphire & Diamond Religious Necklace This sacred...
Category

2010s French Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stickpin Pearl and Stone
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Pearl

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Necklace German Biedermeier circa 1845
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Necklace German Biedermeier circa 1845 Magnificent Biedermeier 14K gold necklace. The elaborately designed centerpiece consists of a large, sculptural ...
Category

19th Century German Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Early Victorian Gold Brooch Rubies Pale Blue Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This early Victorian brooch was hand crafted from 15 karat gold and finely engraved with foliage framed by ornamental borders. The two gold hoops are held together by a pale blue ena...
Category

1840s English Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold

Victorian brooch with a portrait and diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold brooch with a porcelain portrait surrounded by old mine cut/rose cut diamonds. 1.00ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm l...
Category

1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Antique Red Rutilated Quartz Rose cut Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Brambleton, US
Victorian Antique Red Rutilated Quartz Rose cut Diamond Earrings 14K Gold This is a gorgeous antique pair of earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold (tested). The settings are so wonde...
Category

1880s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Bone Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique carved bone drop earrings are a rare find— I've never seen a pair quite like these. What makes them special is the intricacy of the h...
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Gold-filled

Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold. The needle is a little crooked, see picture.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Medal Virgin Mary Earrings Rhinestone Pink Light Blue J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Earrings Rhinestone Pink Light Blue J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Save your soul" Earrings comes in pair unmatched color Brass with crys...
Category

2010s American Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique ring features eleven rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats set in darkened silver over 18kt yellow gold with a closed back setting in classic late Georgia...
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Brooch set with rose cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with rose diamonds, total approximately 2.00ct G/H – SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 4.6 cm by 3.0 cm wide weight 14.1 gra...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl Cross White Pearl Chain Bracelet Green Chrysoprase J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Cross White Pearl Chain Bracelet Green Chrysoprase Designer J Dauphin "As above so below" Sweet Water Pearl with Chrysoprase Bracelet 7" ( 18 cm ) One of a kind, Hand made...
Category

2010s American Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Antique Hand Carved Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Antique Carved Natural White Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace; The pendant, measuring approx. 2.50 inches x 1.50 inches, is in excellen...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Jade

The Victoria Medallion Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Victoria Medallion is created with the combination of 22K Gold Vermeil over 925 Sterling Silver and precious Root Emerald gemstone. This necklace takes its name from the victory ...
Category

2010s Turkish Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Natural Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds on a Silver Over Gold Painted Portrait Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
Silver over gold painted portrait pin This charming Victorian pin features a silver over gold painted portrait of a beautiful woman. One can not help but to wonder what she is thinking. There are three initials on the back reading- J.C.S. St. John & Myers Jewelry is the only jeweler in Central Kentucky with expertise in antique and period jewelry, custom design, and restoration of antique jewelry. If you have any questions, give us a call during store hours Wednesday through Saturday 12 PM to 6 PM. Our experts would love to speak with you further about this piece. We love to chat about antique...
Category

1850s French Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond oxidized 925 silver dangler earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
A Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond silver earrings. This striking handmade antique look diamond earrings with old cut diamonds, Impressive tinted old Uncut diamonds, surrounde...
Category

2010s Asian Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Natural uncut rose cut Diamonds sterling silver broad Bracelet Diamond Bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This vintage style diamond silver and yellow gold plating hinged bangle consists of: Diamond- 12.40cts Diamond type: Rose cut diamonds and uncut polki diamond Diamond color: white ...
Category

2010s Indian Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Victorian Figural Sterling Silver Wise Owl Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Wise Owl cufflinks of sterling silver and garnet cabochons eyes. "S" hook shank, original patina. Lovely detailing. Excellent Condition. 1890's USA.
Category

1890s American Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Triple Fly Brooch 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Victorian Fly brooch is special as it has 3 baby flies hanging from a bar with a Larger fly sitting on the bar. These are done in 14K yellow Gold a...
Category

1910s English Vintage Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Sculpture Horse Saddled in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sculpture Horse saddled in silver
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Blue Topaz Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid White Gold Perfect Gift for Mom
Located in New York, NY
Perfect Luxury Gift Blue Topaz Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid White Gold featuring natural blue topaz of 0.92 carats and diamonds of 0.318 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic Natural uncut rose cut Diamonds sterling silver broad bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This vintage style diamond silver and yellow gold plating hinged bangle consists of: Diamond- 14.50cts Diamond type: Rose cut diamonds and uncut polki diamond Diamond color: white ...
Category

2010s Indian Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Antique XVIIIc 12ct Rose Gold Miniature Pendant, depicting Madonna in Blue.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This delightful miniature pendant is antique, dating back to XVIII - early XIXc. It’s depicting an striking image of Madonna in blue, (possibly a Nun or a Saint) - superb, Raphael...
Category

Late 18th Century Australian Antique Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage style Natural uncut rose cut Diamonds sterling silver elephant bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This vintage style diamond elephant oxidized silver and yellow gold plating hinged bangle consists of: Diamond- 10.50cts Diamond type: Rose cut diamonds and uncut polki diamond Diam...
Category

2010s Indian Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Pear Shaped Emerald Earring With Diamonds Made In 14k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Dangling Diamond & Emerald Earring in Silver & Gold, this earring is truly a royal looking from the big size of diamond on top and dangling pear shape emerald. Closure: Push Post 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Recently Viewed

View All