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.
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural Coral and 14K Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gorgeous pair of antique red coral and gold stud earrings. The natural coral studs are bezel set in a 14 karat gold mounting. The gold mounting around the stones have a zigzag prong setting and rope...
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Floral Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These late 19th century 14 karat gold dangle earrings are set with seventeen round pearls. The earrings are designed into a beautiful flower with leaves with an articulated frame str...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Coral Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Antique Star Motif 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of antique Victorian Coral Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. The absolutely exquisite earrings have beautiful round domed salmon red color cora...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Filigree and Cannetille Earrings, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful pair of antique dangle earrings handcrafted in 14 karat gold. These earrings feature a beautifully detailed design composed of intricate filigree and delicate cannetille ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Carved Coral Maiden Head Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Carved Coral Earrings from the 1870's. Beautifully carved late 19th Century earrings of maidens with carved rose accents in ...
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Horse Essex Crystal Earrings Enamel 14 Karat Gold Equestrian Racing
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare pair of Antique Victorian Horse Essex Crystal Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. These are spectacular Museum Quality earrings. ...
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Girandole Style Earrings with Open Scrollwork and Ball Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Victorian period gold earrings of girandole design comprised of three ball pendants suspended from a scrolled openwork surmount, in 14k.
14k Gold, Gold
Antique Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Flower Earrings Circa 1880, 9.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique diamond flower earrings, set with approximately 9.00ct of old-cut diamonds, in total, with the principle cushion shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.50ct, in ea...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Flower Earrings Etruscan Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare pair of Etruscan Revival Victorian Flower Motif Earrings in 10 Karat Gold. The exquisite earrings have an engraved checkerboard backg...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$19,750Sale Price / set|50% Off
NEW HUGE FIRE GIA and UGL Reports. Natural Diamond Cluster Earrings in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
For those who appreciate the finer things in life, these exquisite diamond earrings in platinum from LaFrancee are the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from platin...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Gold Almond Necklace Earring Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Mid 1800’s (1840-1850) 3 Dimensional acorn pin and earring set with original patina. Hand engraved detail. Green gold chain and ring on acorn. Pink...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9ct Gold Drop Earrings with Engraved Design, 1890s UK
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with a bead at the top and engraved details frame containing a gold faceted element Mounts hallmarked for 9ct gold. Sheperd's hook fitting 4.7 cm long
9k Gold, Gold
Antique Dutch 14 Karat Gold Cannetille Earrings with Fringe, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These finely detailed antique Dutch earrings are crafted in 14 karat gold and executed in intricate cannetille work. Each earring features a circular, domed top composed of delicate ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of mid-19th century earrings present two elongated oval-shaped shell cameos depicting a maiden, the upper cameos represent two half-busts of two putti (also called cupids),...
18k 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
Antique Victorian 3.18 Carat Emerald and 3.23 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of Victorian 3.18 Ct emerald and 3.23 Ct diamond, 12k yellow gold and silver set drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These stunning, fine and impressive Victorian emerald earrings...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Leaf Dangle Earring in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
Emerald and Diamond Leaf Dangle Earring in Victorian Style This Victorian period articulate art-deco style pine green emerald and diamond earring...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Flower Earrings, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond flower earrings. A matching pair, set to centre with one cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back cut-down se...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring oval cut gemstone. If you love to gravitate towards uniq...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Diamonds and Gold with Silver Earrings, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century pair of yellow gold earrings set with rose-cut diamonds crafted in a silver setting. These antique Dutch dangle earrings have a beautiful design with leaves and a flower with a large diamond in the middle - while the stem and leaves feature smaller diamonds. The diamonds in the earrings have a diameter between 1.5 - 5.1 mm. These rose cut diamonds are quite clear in color and are foiled to give them more sparkle. The allure, the subtle shine of this cut, the imperfect shape of the diamond give this cut its own style. The brisures or ear hooks are attached to it at a later period. Rose cut can be counted among the oldest diamond cuts. Unlike brilliant cuts, the rose has no volume at the colet, no point downwards. The underside of the rose is flat. The top is spherical facet cut. The play of light is less than that of the brilliant cut. Roses were widely used in antique jewelry and now in antique style jewelry...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Petrified Wood Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A elegant pair of antique Victorian dangle earrings, crafted in 14 karat gold and set with beautifully patterned petrified wood drops. Each elongated, drop-shaped capsule is topped w...
14k Gold
Antique Dutch 14K Yellow Gold Dangle Earring, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Dutch earring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and dates to the mid-19th century. It is a fine example of traditional regional jewelry from the province of North Braba...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.43 Carat Victorian Style Diamond Huggies Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
2.43 Carat Victorian Style Diamond Huggies Earrings This Victorian style art-deco diamond hoop earring is exceptional. The beautiful pave set diamonds form the elegant U-shape of th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Baroque Pearl, Turquoise, and Diamond Drop Earrings in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
Baroque Pearl, Turquoise, and Diamond Drop Earrings in Victorian Style This Victorian period art-deco style impressive baroque pearl, turquoise and diamond long hanging earring...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
$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
Victorian Silver Over Gold and 7.50 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Earrings C.1850s
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 7.50ct Old Mine and Old Euro Cut Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Earrings c.1850 As fascination with astronomy grew throughout the Victorian era, the image of...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 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
Designer Gems Paradise 9.15ct Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings, 14k Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
9.15 Carat Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings You should always head high and express your style quotient as much as you can because you are a beauty. Classic, Modern, and Sophisticate...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 5ct Jade and Diamond Earrings, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A fascinating pair of earrings giving centre stage to two superb 2.50 carat each cabochon Jades. Surrounding each earring are six old cut diamonds, evenly spaced out between the claw...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Victorian Architectural Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Simple and striking Victorian earrings with black enamel stripes with an applied textured, architectural link motif, all set in 14k gold. The earring backs have been replaced with go...
14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Blue Enamel, Circa 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with a stirrup at the top suspending an element with traces of blue enamel and stylized birds. Lenght: 67 mm
Yellow Gold, 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
Victorian Gold Drop Earrings with Colored Stones, Italy Circa 1850
Located in Firenze, IT
Gold earrings decorated with colored stones, weight 3,6 gr
Gold
Victorian Onyx Cameo 'Lady Playing Golf' Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A fabulous pair of Victorian Renaissance Revival (1850-1880) sardonyx cameo earrings . A matching pair, each composed of an sardonyx stone intricately carved through the natural layers of the stone to form the shape of a lady playing gold. These incredibly rare earrings...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold French Coral Ball Dangle Earrings, 1870
Located in Venice, CA
Victorian 18K Gold French Coral Ball Dangle Earrings, 1870 These beautiful French coral ball dangle earrings remind one of a summers day. Two graduated sl...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 10K Two Tone Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 10K Two Tone Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Earrings. These gorgeous earrings feature 8 old european cut diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings. These beautiful earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver