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.
Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Elgin
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold This Elgin pocket watch dates to 1901 and features a 34 mm hunter-style case crafted in 14k yellow gold. The case is decorated...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Gold Fill W & S Blackinton Co. Antique 1900's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Gold Fill W & S Blackinton Co. Antique 1900's Trademarked W & S Blackinton Co. Yellow Gold Fill Circa 1900's The Victorian Era of Jewelry ...
Gold-filled
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Swiss Movement White Face Pocket Watch circa 1900
Located in Towson, MD
An 18K yellow gold open face pocket watch with both the dial and movement signed "Tiffany & Co., New York," the movement additionally numbered 96333, circa 1900. The movement is ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Swiss Minute Repeater Hunter Case Pocket Watch by William Schochlin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This antique 55mm hunters case 18K gold minute repeater pocket watch, was crafted by venerated Swiss watchmaker, William Schochlin during the late 1800's. The high grade and entirely...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1893
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1893 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 51mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windi...
18k Gold
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Gold Fill AFS Co. Antique Original 1890's-1900's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Gold Fill AFS Co. Antique Original 1890's-1900's Trademarked AFS Co. Yellow Gold Fill Circa 1890's-1900's The Victorian Era of Jewelry Design Genu...
Gold-filled
Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Ratchet Key Winder, 18K Gold
Located in Upland, CA
About This Watch Key: Step into the past with this exquisite Victorian Ratchet Watch Winder. 18K gold cased, this rare beauty is sure to take your breath away. Not just a luxurious ...
18k Gold
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested Stone Information: Genuine Carnelian Intaglio Color: Orangey Red Measurements: l...
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Pin
By Geneva
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 18K yellow gold diamond and blue enamel pocket watch with ribbon pin. The finely crafted case is decorated with intric...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Geneva Round Pendant Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
The white enamel dial with blue and red Arabic numerals, bezel wind and hand setting, the rose cut diamonds set in spiralling lines, with rose-cut diamond pendant line. Mechanical mo...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch by Redard & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stylish and complex perpetual calendar minute-repeating chronometer pocket watch was created by the Swiss firm of H. Redard & Co. Its 18K...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A.W.W.Co American Watch Company Waltham Mass. Pocket Watch Movement, 42mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
American Watch Company (A.W. W. Co) Waltham Mass. Pocket Watch Movement Porcelain Dial 42mm movement is numbered circa 1850's
Maret Geneve (Swiss) Antique XIXc 48mm Solid Silver Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare, this antique pocket watch by Maret Geneve – Another timepiece by H. Maret portraying Alexander II, czar of Russia (r. 1855–81) was exhibited at The Metropolitan Muse...
Silver
MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO BORGNIS 18-carat polychrome gold chatelaine, 750‰ decorated with a pierced and foliated number, topped with a marquis' crown, set with red and green stones and cultured pear...
Gold
Rotherhams London Pocket Watch Movement, English Made, 42mm, c1850's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Rotherhams London Pocket Watch Fusee Movement, 42mm Signed to the porcelain dial, adorned with black painted Roman numerals, original hands sub-dial at 6 Movement is numbered ...
Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch by A. Lugrin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Swiss watchmaker Alfred Lugrin, this exceptional minute repeating, triple-date chronograph is a specimen of precision timekeeping. Housed in a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Steel
Le Phare. A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chrono C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Le Phare. A 14ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch Made for the Russian Market. C1890s. Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman nu...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian braided hair cord for a pocket watch. Comprised of braided, twisted, and woven hair set with gold plated caps and finding...
Gold Plate
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1886 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
Antique c1830 English Fusee Pocket Watch Movement by William Baker of Shrewsbury
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique c1830 English Fusee Pocket Watch Movement Signed Will Baker Shrewsbury Numbered 140 White Porcelain Dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial (one hand is missing) D...
9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Victorian display Chain section These were used to display medals ,coins , but are now a very decadent item of jewellery that can be worn e...
Gold, 9k Gold
Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool Pocket Watch Movement, Premier, Swiss, 44mm, XIXc.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Swiss Made Pocket Watch Movement retailed by Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool 44mm Signed to the porcelain dial, adorned with black painted Roman numerals, original hands sub-dial ...
Metal
Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, retailed by Flavelle Bros Ltd.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, English Signed “Nicole Nielsen ...
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in valatie, NY
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch With Fleur de Lis Fob Pin. The case is hallmarked "WARRANTED 14K TO ASSAY" and "Leon W.C. Co.," these cases were ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,729Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.78 in D 0.24 in L 2.29 in
Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Seed Pearl, Guilloché Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique seed pearl, guilloché enamel, and 18-karat yellow gold pendant/brooch pocket watch is a true collector’s piece. Handmade in the late 19th century, it showcase...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels. The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928. Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested Stone Information: Genuine Carnelian Intaglio Color: Orangey Red Measurements: l...
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Waltham Amn. Watch Co. Grade 18k Yellow Gold 16j Size 8s Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique American Waltham pocket watch featuring a solid 18k gold case. The case is magnificently h...
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Tesoro watch. Quartz movement
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Tesoro watch. Quartz movement. The watch features white face with yellow gold stick hour markers, yellow gold hands, and...
Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt, Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1901 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
$19,963
D 0.44 in Dm 1.97 in
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch Movement: Manual winding. Period: Early 20th century Case: 18K Yellow gold polished case, diameter 50 mm, thickness 11 mm Dial: White enamel with black Arabic Breguet numerals...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gurzelen by Omega Swiss Triple Calendar Antique XIXc 50mm Open Face Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare, this pocket watch by Gurzelen by Omega dates back to late XIX century – pre-1880’s Despite the age, its in a great vintage condition & in excellent working order...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.14 in W 0.26 in L 14.01 in
Tiffany & Co. Antique 18K Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Signed T-Bar, 14"
Located in Orlando, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Antique Curb Link Albert Pocket Watch Chain T-Bar — 43.2 Grams Metal: 18K rosey gold, XRF verified Maker: Tiffany & Co. (stamped on T-bar) Style: Curb...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Double Albert Watch Silver Chain
Located in London, GB
This sterling silver double Albert chain is a classic example of late 19th to early 20th century gentleman’s jewellery, originally designed to secure a pocket watch while allowing ad...
Silver
A Romanov Heirloom Gold Diamond & Sapphire Set Fob Watch C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Romanov Heirloom Diamond & Sapphire Set Keyless Lever Open Face Fob Watch C1890. Dial: The beautiful enamel dial with blue Roman numerals surrounded by gold circles with an ou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Ladies Chain Enamel Original from 1890's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Ladies Chain Enamel Original from 1890's Lovely Detailed Engraved Design All Original and Handmade I...
Enamel
Victorian Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch 1915 Grade 293 Engraved Size 16
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch 1915 Grade 293 Engraved Size 16 Elgin Pocketwatch All Functions Work Movement Serial Number 18161...
Victorian Pocket Watch Fred Pieper Covington KY Antique Vintage Chain Engraved
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Pocket Watch Fred Pieper Covington KY Antique Vintage Chain Engraved Fred Pieper Pocketwatch Keeps Excellent Time Movement Serial Number 1639500 Covington, KY Mint Di...
18K Yellow Gold & Enamel Rose Bush Motif OpenFace Antique Ladies' Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this delightful ladies’ pocket watch dates back to circa 1890, yet it’s in beautiful original condition & in good working order. It is ...
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Hamilton Watch Co. 940 Railroad Pocket Watch Manual 21 Jewel Size 18
By Hamilton
Located in Dearborn, MI
Hamilton Watch Co. 940 Railroad Pocket Watch Manual 21 Jewel Size 18 Lever Set Working Dial Has No Hairlines, Cracks, or Chips Needs Hair Spring No Case Had a 52 Gram 14K Gold ...
Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Hallmarked 1888
By Elgin
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Victorian 18k yellow gold Elgin full hunting pocket watch features a beautifully hand-engraved case. The front features swirls and patterning with a central shield with ornate i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pocket Watch Hunting Case 14K Multi Color Gold Superior Waltham GIANT 1896
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1896 Waltham GIANT Pocket Watch 17 Jewel 14K Multi Color Gold Superior Weighs 140 Grams 55mm Case, Extremely Large 14K Solid Gold Multi Color Hand ...
Gold
Gold Filled Rock Crystal Victorian Pocket Watch Chain 15 3/4" Antique Parts
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: Gold Filled Stone Information Natural Rock Crystal Chain Style: Fancy Link Fastening Type: Carabiner Clasp Measurements Length (...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold-filled