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.
Antique 18ct gold dormeuses - Rare French Victorian floral sleepers - Horse head
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat patina yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with many litt...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold & Enamel Shell Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Victorian gold and enamel earrings. In 14 karat yellow gold. In a stylized shell form. Each with turquoise and white enamel decoration. Each with a gold ea...
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - Rare French Victorian sleepers - Pearl Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are shaped in the form of a blooming flower, decorated with little ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold , Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 A pair of elegant earrings crafted in richly toned 18ct yellow gold. Each earring centres on a deep blue oval-cut sapphire, beze...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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 Victorian Yellow Gold 4.1mm Pearl Old Cut Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - 4.1mm each (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Rose Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Dia...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings Gold Circa 1880 Rare 2.25 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Victorian Bohemian Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings in Gold. The exquisite earrings are 2.25 inches long. The earrings have fabulous long pendant drops with ...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings ( Late 19Th / Early 20th Century)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings (19Th Century) Dangle earbobs, bright and sparkling European-cut diamonds descend like dewdrops, centered by luminous white body color pea...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 3.40ct Diamond Dangle Earrings in Silver & 18K Gold, 1890
Located in OVIEDO, AS
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL VICTORIAN DIAMOND DANGLE EARRINGS Late 19th Century. Measuring 42mm (1.65 inches) long, lustrous and lovely, these c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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 Ruby, Diamond, and Enamel Earrings of 10k Gold and Sterling Silver
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant pair of earrings featuring rubies, diamonds, and vivid blue enamel, crafted in sterling silver with 10 karat gold backings, and 10 karat gold ear wires. The rich combinati...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Original Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings First Half 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Rose Cut/Table cut Diamond Drop Earrings 19th Century (Spain “Isabelinos” 1833-1868) Original exotic long dangling drop earrings. Sleek, graceful, artistic, exquisite craftma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - Rare French Victorian sleepers - Pearl Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these magnificent French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat dark rose yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with star ornaments, romantic...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Victorian Earrings with rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold 2.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold earrings set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.10ct – G/H - SI detailed description: The dimensions of the earrings are 1.6 cm long by 4.5 mm wide Weight 2.2 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Diamond Pearl Floral Openwork Dangle Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of Victorian floral openwork dangle earrings. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece features turquoises, rose cut diamonds and seed pearls. Circa 1890. Weight: 6.31g ...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Gold and Whitby Jet Cross Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Adorable and scarce Whitby Jet earrings carved into a cross c. 1860-70 in Whitby England. The cardinal points are capped beautifully with gold engraved scalloped edges. Whitby The ea...
10k Gold, Gold
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute floral hexagon earrings. These 18 karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a wire to go through your earlobe and are decorated with flo...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings from the late 19th Century. Modern, timeless and elegant with large gold ear wires. 1870's USA, Italian coral. Length...
Coral, 14k Gold
Earrings with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver drop earrings set with old mine and rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.40ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the front of the ear stud is 3.9 cm long by 0.5 cm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful pair of late Victorian 18 Karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings. They are decorated by a twisted boarder and an elegant hand engraved flowers. The flower hea...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Mediterranean Coral Dangle Earrings late 19th Cent.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Victorian Mediterranean Salmon Pink Coral and Rose Cut Diamond Ear Pendants. These bright and cheerful 40mm, 1 1/2 inch long antique earrings...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1960 Victorian Banded Agate Bell Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Victorian Banded Agate Bell earrings show the result of the stone cutters creativity. You can read the jewelers mind as you study these wonders. How does he get the most of...
Agate, 15k Gold
Lovely Victorian Mine Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Victorian Mine Diamond Earrings from the late 19th Century. Each diamond weighs conservatively .65 cts. for an approximate to...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Mosaic Drop Earring
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exquisite pair of Victorian-era earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold, representing a remarkable example of 19th-century elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. These fine antique j...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Pendant Drop Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Pendant Drop Earrings from the 19th Century with screw back fittings. Italian coral beads with original gold filled settings...
Coral, Gold Plate
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings Gold Circa 1880 Rare 1.6 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Victorian Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Dangle Drop Earrings in Gold. The exquisite earrings are 1 5/8 inches long. They are centered by large 10mm diameter ...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Griffin Earrings of 14k Gold, circa 1890-1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking pair of earrings featuring finely rendered griffins (or dragons) of 14 karat gold, each accented with vivid ruby eyes and diamonds. The mythical creatures are rendered wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian style 4.89 carat old mine diamond 18k gold silver cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These breathtaking Victorian style cluster earrings are a striking celebration of old cut diamonds, designed with the romance and presence of antique jewelry. Featuring 18 old mine a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver Victorian Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings. Set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds at The Top, in The Stem & Forming a Beautif...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian earrings with pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 1.0ct 14k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver stud earrings set with pearl and rose-cut diamond up to 1.00ct – G/HI – SI Detailed description: The diameter of the stud earring is 1.4 cm wide by 9.0 m...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging fro...
Gold-filled
Vintage Victorian Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum on 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Victorian Sapphire GIA and OEC Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings. Hand set with 2.50tcw Round Blue Sapphires GIA. Surrounded by 3.60tcw Old Eur...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
These vibrant earrings are made in 18k yellow gold with Old European cut diamonds and come from the Victorian era. The classic drop style earrings and original Victorian design is mo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Elegant antique rose-cut diamond drop earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold, featuring beautifully faceted diamonds in a graceful scrolling design typical of the mid-Victorian perio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings 14k Gold Silver Old European Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Victorian diamond earrings made of 14k yellow gold and silver settings. The earrings feature two Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.64-carat and 1.68-carat....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Style 18k Gold Neo-Archaeological Parure Set, 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century Bracelet diameter: 6 cm Brooch length: 5 cm Earrings length: 6 cm Total Weight: 39,5 gr The 19th-century set, in Neo-Archaeological style, is made entirely of g...
Gold, 18k 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
Victorian Single Diamond Stud Earring Mined .16ct Old Mine Cushion Original 1860
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1860's Victorian Single Diamond .16ct Old Mine Cushion Stud Earring 14K White Gold Features Genuine Natural Mined .16ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Garnet and Diamond Gold Vintage Bohemian Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Garnet, weighing approx. 12tcw and Diamond, approx. .06tcw on Gold Screw-back Mountings. Hand crafted in 14K and 10K Gold. Measuring approx. 0.6 l x 0.5” w. More Be...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Moonstone and Pearl Heart Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A romantic pair of moonstone heart earrings, each centered with a softly glowing orthoclase moonstone heart framed by a delicate halo of half pearls, mounted in 14 karat gold. The mo...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold And Silver Diamond Bezel Setting Drop Earring
Located in Marcianise, IT
An elegant pair of Victorian-era earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold and 800 silver, representing a refined example of European fine jewelry from the second half of the 19th century....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K gold grapes earrings - Antique sleepers, Victorian Dormeuses - Art Nouveau
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are so delighted to show you these magnificent heirlooms. These antique earrings are crafted in 18 karat yellow, patina champagne-toned gold. These earrings were most likely craft...
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Grape Motif Ornamented Front Fastening Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of Victorian grape motif front fastening drop earrings. The piece is crafted in 18K gold. The museum-like piece features green and black enamel. Circa 1840. Can be wo...
Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14.1 Cttw. Grey Cameo/Diamond Earrings In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Victorian 14.1 Cttw. Grey Cameo and Diamond Marquise Drop Dangle Earrings—a captivating blend of vintage charm and contemporary elegance. These exquisite earrings fe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$1,250 / set
Antique Victorian 14k Gold & Red Coral Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Victorian earrings. In 14k yellow gold. With salmon or red colored coral elements set under a curved mount on an cross shaped base. Having long ear wires each wit...
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian 33.22 Cttw. Tanzanite, Diamond and Emerald Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 33.22 Cttw. Tanzanite, Diamond, and Emerald Dangle Earrings—an exquisite manifestation of timeless beauty and natural grace. At the heart of these earrings...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Tudor Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Earrings 9ct Gold Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning pair of Victorian 9ct gold earrings, that are sure to make a statement. These fa...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870 Earrings Gold Silver Piqué Bos Taurus Sentimental Jewellery Pansies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These charming Victorian dangling piqué earrings were handcrafted in 1870 ca. The front of the earring tops are inlaid with small silver pansies. The earrings are made out of bos tau...
Gold, Silver
Victorian 3.07 Cttw. Natural Blue Sapphire/Diamond Earrings In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Experience the allure of Victorian elegance with our 10.28 Cttw. Blue Sapphire and Diamond Front Back Double Drop Earrings—an exquisite testament to timeless sophistication and metic...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these antique Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat rose gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with fleur de lis shaped ornaments made in platinum,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings Gold Circa 1880 Rare 2 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Victorian Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Dangle Drop Earrings in Gold. The exquisite earrings have large 19mm by 11mm by 5mm deep gorgeous blood red Bohemian G...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 1.40 carat diamond cabochon emerald gold and silver cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These beautiful Victorian diamond and emerald cluster earrings are a richly romantic pair from the 1880’s, full of antique character, color, and old-world charm. At the center are 2 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique French turquoise, diamond and enamel pendant fringe earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique gold and turquoise fringe pendant earrings with black enamel and rose diamond spacers and circular turquoise surmounts, in 18k. France. Strikingly architectural ye...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Silver And Yellow Gold Pair Of Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Featuring a line of round old-cut diamonds. Set in silver and 18K yellow gold. System for pierced ears. Length : 1.30 cm. Gross weight: 1.90 gr. Total carat weight approx. 0,6ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Red Coral Gold Filled Twist Back Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Victorian natural red coral drop earrings with Gold Filled twist backs. The coral is natural red coral, and the earrings dates back to the Victorian Era, 1880's. These...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant pair of dramatic Victorian earrings (circa 1880), centered with pear-shaped rhodolite garnet cabochons accented by rose cut diamond trefoil accents of silver and mounted i...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Victorian Coral Rose Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Flower Leaf Motif
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Rose Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. The earrings with hand carved three dimensional rose flowers of na...
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Earrings with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver earrings with freshwater pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the earrings is 5.1 cm long by 8.3 mm wide ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Celtic Engraved Cross Earrings of Bog Oak and Pinch Gold Ear Wires
Located in Stamford, CT
The earrings you see are Bog Oak Carved made circa 1850's in Ireland. The crosses are completely carved with celtic patterns and edged with pinchbeck. Above is a shamrock. The ear w...
10k Gold, Pinchbeck
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