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.
Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings from the 1960's. Designed as triple hoops set with miniature cultured pearls. All hoops swing independently of eac...
Pearl, 14k Gold
High Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Coral Clip Earrings, Netherlands, 1870
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold clip earrings set with coral - 1.6 cm detailed description: the top of the clip earrings is 1.6 cm wide weight 10.9 grams set with - 2 x 1.5 cm round cabochon cu...
Coral, 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
Antique Earrings with amethyst and pearls 18k gold, silver 13.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver ear clips with a central amethyst and entourage of pearls detailed description: the top of the ear clip is 2.3 cm high and 1.9 cm wide weight 13.6 grams set ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
John Galliano Victorian Inspired Cameo and Black Enamel Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These sophisticated John Galliano Paris clip-on earrings feature a Victorian-inspired design with silvered-metal framing, embellished with black enamel and a resin cameo, and complem...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Lapis Lazuli earclips in 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Lapis Lazuli earclips in 18 karat gold. A pair of square earclips with rounded corners. The clips are centered with an intense ultramarine blue lapis lazuli plate, held in a bezel se...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique Mexican Spanish Colonial Revival Silver Articulated Dangle Earrings
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Gorgeous antique handmade Mexican / Spanish Colonial Revival silver dangle earrings, featuring an unusual articulated construction and beautifully crafted dimensional details. Each ...
Silver
Victorian Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Earring Necklace Set
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian citrine rose-cut diamonds silver and gold earrings and necklace set circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #N-DJ125B. Scroll down for specifications. Comprising a pair of clip-on drop earrings and a graduated link necklace designed as a repeating starburst motif centering upon a round faceted citrine with radiating rose-cut diamonds. This is an extremely beautiful, feminine, and graceful set, the likes of which we haven’t had in our collection in a long time, a treasure. The condition is excellent. It is also worth noting that citrines in this color range are often referred to as Madeira citrines because it resembles the color of Madeira wine...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Earrings with pearl 18k gold and silver 8.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold and silver clip-on earrings set with pearl and rose diamonds Detailed description: The front of the clip-on earrings has a diameter of 1.7 cm Weight: 8.3 grams Set with:...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Coral Clip-On Earrings, Netherlands, 1870
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold clip-on earrings set with coral – 6.8 grams – diameter 2.1 cm wide Detailed description: The diameter is 2.1 cm wide Total weight: 6.8 grams Set with - 2 x 1.0 c...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style 14K Gold Coral Flower Pair Of Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian Style 14K Gold Coral Pair of Earrings. It depicts a flower shaped pair of earrings adorned with a round cabochon coral in the center. Some cut round tiny quartzs ...
Coral, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Crystal Victorian Style Brooch and Clip on Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
An extravagant set of clip on earrings and a brooch, decorated with open-back ruby and amethyst crystals and set in a gold-plated setting. Reminiscent of lavish Victorian styles, thi...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Victorian Ruby-Colored Crystal & Marcasite Clip On Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
This is a regal-looking pair of earrings from circa late 1880s to early 1900s, with clear Victorian and Art Deco influence. Each earring features a large and bold ruby-colored, open ...
Crystal, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Victorian Coral Earrings And Brooch Flower Leaf Motif 14 Karat Gold Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare pair of museum quality Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Earrings and Brooch. The parure set has gorgeous hand carved three dim...
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Earrings with Natural Pearls, 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Victorian Amethyst Earrings with natural Pearls. 14 Karat Rose Gold. We also offer the suitable enhancer/ pendant. Take a ...
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 1.54 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian 1.54 carat diamond, silver and 9 karat yellow gold floral cluster earrings; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Gold Coral Pearl & Black Enamel Target Button Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s): -- (2) Natural Genuine Coral - Round Cabochon Cut - Deep Orange Color - 11mm each (approx.) (8) Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White, Golden & Gray Colors -...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 22.28 Carat Garnet and Diamond Earrings in Rose Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of 22.28 carat garnet and 0.60 carat diamond, 9 karat rose gold and silver set clip on earrings; part of our diverse ...
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
Estate Victorian Elagabalus Denarius 18K Gold Antique Roman Coin Clip-On Earring
Located in Miami, FL
Own a piece of history with these rare antique Roman coin earrings, expertly set in solid 18K yellow gold. The authentic Elagabalus Denarius coins are framed in a seamless double bez...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VICTORIAN earrings with pearl and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver earrings set with pearl and rose-cut diamond total 0.02ct – G/H – SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the earring are 1.5 cm long by 1.0 cm wide Total w...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,340Sale Price|20% Off
Sterling Filigree Oval Carnelian Victorian Brooch Pendant and Clip on Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
An extravagant set of clip on earrings and a brooch, decorated with carnelian in a sterling silver filigree setting. Lavish Victorian set is sure to impress! From vintage stock in ...
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
3.43 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Ruby earrings is sure to draw all eyes on you. It is created with a single 1.54 Carat Oval Ruby, surrounded by a halo of round cut diamonds totaling a generous 1.30 Carat. The stones are prong-set securely with 18K White Gold. Wear it on its own, or with matching Sapphire...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Henry Schreiner Early Set Crystal Spray Tiered Silver Earrings & Brooch c1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Henry Schreiner, the Austrian-born blacksmith founder of Schreiner in New York in 1932, handcrafted this demi-parure of prong-set colorless crystal stylized-foliage sprays after he b...
Crystal, Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
Earrings with coral in a shape of a rose 14k gold 12.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ear clips set with rose-head cut coral – 12.1 grams Detailed description: The dimensions of the ear clip are 2.1 cm long by 2.1 cm wide Total weight 12.1 grams se...
Coral, 14k Gold
Earrings with rose cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold 8.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ear clips set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.30ct – G/H – SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the ear clip are 1.7 cm long by 1.1 cm wide Total weight 8....
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Napoli, NA
A gorgeous Victorian perfectly preserved suite, composed of clip-on earrings and ring, set with rose-cut diamonds and mother of pearls, mounted in 12k rose Gold. All handcrafted, Circa 1880 CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent 10/10 METAL: 12k Gold STONE: Estimated total diamond weight 0.80 cts: DESIGN ERA: Victorian - Circa 1880 WEIGHTS: 12 gr...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
4.00 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum 18K Antique Style Earrings
Located in Brunswick, ME
A stunning antique-inspired scroll style earrings made in 18K yellow gold and platinum and set with two oval natural Colombian emeralds 4.0 carats (each emerald is 2.00 carats) frame...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
14k Yellow Gold White Coral Set of Pair of Earrings and Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a White Coral Set of earrings and ring. It depicts three cabochon oval shaped white corals ( approximately 16 x 12 mm ) mounted in 18K yellow gold shaped as flowers petals ea...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.17 carats Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The Maharaja collection is inspired by the Moghul Era & Indian heritage. Cast from 14K gold & sterling silver. It is set in 15.17 carats oval emeralds and 2.8 carats of rose cut dia...
Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage Red Poinsettia Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
I adore these red floral cluster earrings— they remind me of a festive poinsettia flower, but the motif and palette are truly seasonless. A variety of rich shades of red, some of them in marble stones, are offset by delicate pearl details. They fasten with a clip-on lever clasp and are extremely lightweight and comfortable; vintage clip-ons are so much more comfortable and secure to wear compared to their modern counterparts, largely due to the quality and thought that went into their hand-made construction. Measures about 27 mm diameter. The Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Fur-Trim Coat, Vintage Full-Length Tanuki Fur Coat...
Umrao Victorian Style Earclips
By UMRAO JEWELS
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k Gold Earclips in a Victorian style design.
18k Gold
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Leaf Earrings in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Leaf Earrings in Victorian Style This Victorian-era art-deco style ravishing forest green emerald and diamond earring is appealing. The mix of transpare...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver