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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: 1970s
Style: Victorian
English GIA "NO HEAT" Vintage 2.20ct Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Classic VICTORIAN revival Trilogy Diamond Ring with Three SUPER RARE Gorgeous Ruby, create a hypnotic radiance and luster with splash of color. Three bright faceted anti...
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1970s English Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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21 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Absolutely stunning Vintage handmade solid 22 karat yellow gold dangle drop earrings with threaded screw backs which are also made in 22karat gold . Earrings features leaf shape pa...
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1970s Indian Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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9ct Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Heart Locket Beautiful Heart Locket with etched floral pattern by Fred Manshaw Ltd 1974 without glass inside - the image covers are very light p...
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1970s British Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Christian Dior Vintage Burgundy Flower Oval Pendant Layer Strand Chain Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Without damage or noteworthy wear. Rare to find. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Materials: Gold Plated metal. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 5.5 cm....
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1970s German Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Rectangle Aquamarine Crystals Halo Silver Ring, 8
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Some scratches and colour loss. Rare to find. Signed at the rear. Vintage. Material: Silver plated metal, Rhinestones. UK size: Q. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear....
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1970s German Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Silver Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Long Fire Croissant Openwork Crystal Swirl Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 6.6 cm x 1.5 cm. Weight: 10.0 g. _ _ _ Great for...
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1970s French Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds - The ring contains 1 round brilliant diamond in each of the 6 blue ename...
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1970s Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Double Head Snake Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This super vintage 9k yellow brushed gold old cut diamond and ruby ring is beautifully crafted in the style of two snake or serpents head...
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1970s Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

French 18 Carat Yellow Gold Double Round Bar Link Long Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
This fancy 18 carat yellow gold chain necklace is beautifully designed with alternating textured double bar links and small textured square links. The sturdy necklace secures with a ...
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1970s French Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Double Tulip Ring w Rubies Sapphires & Diamonds Round Clusters in Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has two gemstone flower clusters accented with diamonds in a very unique styling. Tulip rings were popular in the 1970s and 1980s and this tulip ring has a new...
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1970s North American Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant beautiful spinning fob pendant The item comes without the box in the...
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1970s British Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Carnelian, Onyx, Yellow Gold

1875 Victorian Cross Pendant Bangle
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Stylish and unusual High Victorian fire gilt hinged bangle with a large removable cross. The cross is suspended from a large finely engraved ball shaped ring and can be worn separate...
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1970s Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Gilt Metal

Opal Vintage Pendant, 14K Yellow Gold and Nine Opals 2.0 ct total wt, circa 1975
Located in Austin, TX
We took a vintage opal pin and made a pendant out of it! The filigree design of the pendant is unbelievable and the fire in the Australian opals is s...
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Jomaz Coral Pink Enamel & Rhinestone Brooch, C.1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Twisted Triple Strand Coral and Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
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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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