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Victorian 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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Period: 1920s
Style: Victorian
Antique Circa 1920s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Dimention is center rose cut diamond 0.40 carat. The main rose cut diamond is has H color s1. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Side...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold intaglio signet ring; part our gent's jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique men's signet ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The circular face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix...
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1920s British Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Snake Tubogas Bracelet, circa 1925/30
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Snake Tubogas Bracelet, circa 1925/30 Decorative Tubogas gold bracelet in the shape of a snake. The detailed head with fine engravings is set with ...
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1920s Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Lady with Lamb Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Necklace, 1920s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the early 20th century - Pendant measures 2" x 1.5" - 18" gold-filled chain (not original to piece) - Carved shell cameo featuring a woman in hoop skirt and hat with baby lamb motif - Pendant can be removed from chain and worn as a brooch...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Victorian Jewelry

Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Antique dome ring made in 18 Kt yellow gold and 800 silver. This vintage ring dates early 1900s. Ring has been left in its antique condition. The o...
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1920s Italian Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bohemian Red Garnet Drop Collar Necklace
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Beautiful Bohemian drop Garnet necklace. “pigeon blood” garnets set in an aged patina, Gilt silver (Gilded Rose tone metal over 625). Wear consistent with...
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1920s Czech Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage 14 Karat Shell Cameo Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 14 Karat Shell Cameo Earrings. The earrings feature a bezel-set traditional lady cameo with post and Omega clip back. Each earring measure...
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1920s Italian Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Flower Pendant or Brooch w Seed Pearls Diamond, Victorian, Circa 1929
Located in Austin, TX
This antique flower pendant brooch can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch/pin. If you look carefully, you will see that the pearls are genuine ...
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1920s American Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Bead Strand
Located in Lexington, KY
This fantastic necklace features gorgeous bright red natural coral beads! The necklace is beautifully hand strung and has a delicate 14 karat yellow gold filigree clasp. This necklac...
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1920s Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with engraved filigree around octagon bezel. Portrait of an Apache with grapes and leaves ...
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1920s French Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Gold 1 Carat Natural Old European Cut Diamond Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Gold 1 Carat (APPX) Natural Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Circa 1920. The 11 Diamonds are approximately G-H in color, VS-SI in clarity and 2-3.8mm in diameter. The pi...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Gold Enamel Flower Brooche 0.12 Carat Natural Euro Diamond, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Flower Brooche 0.12 Carat Natural Euro Diamond Circa 1920. 5.9 grams
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1920s Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
Paul Ditisheim was a famous Swiss watchmaker, inventor and industrialist. Born in 1868 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the historic birthplace of the watch-making industry, he was born into the Ditisheim family, owners of Vulcain, a well-known and respected watch manufacturer who were also an integral part in leading the Swiss watch industry. Paul Ditisheim was instrumental in developing the new generation of chronometers and invented the affix balance. Thanks to his inventions, he was able to make the most precise chronometers ever made and has been considered the father of the modern chronometers. Ditisheim first based the design for his Hamlet skull watch...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Silver

Victorian Gold Pendant & Brooche .65 Carat Natural Old Euro Diamond & Pearl Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 14k Gold Pendant & Brooche, 0.65 Carat Natural Old European Diamond & Pearl Pin. The piece is set with 7 old euro diamonds, approximately F-G in color and VS-SI in clarity,...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

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J.E. Caldwell & Co. jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs

1stDibs offers a range of J.E. Caldwell's jewelry and watches. Each of these unique items has been designed with extraordinary care, often using yellow gold. This collection includes 1 pieces as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by and . Prices for J.E. Caldwell & Co. jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $600, while pieces like these can sell for $600 on average.

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