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 Rose-cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The pierced 18kt yellow gold mounting set to the center with a large antique rose-cut diamond, a "full Holland rose cut" diamond weighing app. 5.50 carats further enhanced by additio...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gorgeous Antique Platinum Pearl and Diamond Ring, 2.00ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hi there gorgeous!! I just LOVE this Beautiful Antique Pearl and Diamond Ring. So much sparkle and such a unique design! Crafted in all Platinum, this amazing ring features a stunnin...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
6.70 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Long Asscher Cut from Kunar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 6.70 Carats Dimension: 12.5x9.8x7.7 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Pink Shape: Long Asscher Irregular Clarity: SI Certificate: On Demand With a rating bet...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Copper, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Love Token Double Heart 15K Diamond Emerald Bow Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Two red gold hearts side by side, one is set with an emerald, the other with a diamond. They are joined by a silver bow set with nine old cut diamonds. The ring is marked 15K on the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Vintage Style 18 Karat Rose Gold 1.65 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Collet set Old European Cut diamond weighing 1.65 carats set in a blackened gold bezel and 18k rose gold shank. A mix of contemporary and antique, this is a charming ring. The diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique 18K and silver and natural pearl ring. The pearl measures 4.83 mm., and is natural, as opposed to cultured and very slightly out of round. The floral motif also has 14 be...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$9,040Sale Price|20% Off
0.46 Carat High Victorian Rose Cut Diamond old Style Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
High Victorian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1 Rose Cut Diamond - 0.46 Carats Full Cut Diamond - 1.23 Carats Emerald - 0.19 Carat 18 K Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Our beautiful antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold ring is adorned with bright blue sapphires and white diamonds set in a floral millgrain setting. Its expert craftsmanship and nobilit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in London, GB
An Early 20th Century 18ct gold and platinum pearl and old-cut diamond ring. Estimated total diamond weight 0.40ct Ring size M 1/2 Weight: 3.4g
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond twin heart ring, the ring two interlocking hearts, each set to the centre and border with rose-cut diamond, with diamond-set b...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and diamond ring, the three graduated natural pearls, centre weighing 1.55ct, set into a carved gold mount embellish...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
18K and Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Antique Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
The pearl measures 4.83 mm., and is probably natural as opposed to cultured. It is accented with rose cut diamonds set in silver. This 18K gold and silver ring...
Diamond, Natural Pearl
0.85 Carat High Victorian Rose Cut Diamond old Style Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
High Victorian Style Rose Cut Diamond old Ring 1 Rose Cut Diamond - 0.85 Carats 18 K Gold Emerald - 0.18 Carat size - 6
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.35 carats 18KT White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This muted vintage engagement ring features a oval shape cluster of baguettes set in the center with prong set round diamonds along the outer halo in a glamorous Victorian style engagement ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.15 Carat Marquise Diamonds Round Brilliant Diamond Victorian Platinum Band
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
2.15 carat sparkly white diamonds, Marquise Diamond cut and Round brilliant cut, G/H color, VS clarity, for a total carat weight of 2.15 carat, hand set in this hand made Flower eternity...
White Diamond, Platinum
Roman + Jules Classic 2.52 Carat Gem Quality Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Classic 2.52 ct Gem Quality Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold. This Truly Exceptional Ruby is very Rare and Precious. The Fire and Intensity th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman + Jules Classic 3.32ct Gem Quality Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This exquisite Roman + Jules Classic Design is set with a 3.32ct Cushion Mix Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire, accompanied by 26 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, all set in 18 Karat White Gold. The delicate Fillagree Gallery and melee diamonds set at the base of the crown make this Lady Diana Ring...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.36 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.65ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1901 England
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Round cut Colombian Emerald, Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare Colombian Emerald from the rich Muzo mines, with intense and vibrant hues of Green is naturally set, with no thermal treatment or enhancements. The ring comes around in style ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.75 Carat Five-Stone Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.75 Carat Five-Stone Asscher cut Diamond Ring. The ring is 3.25mm wide and is a size 5.75 The ring features 5 Asscher cut Diamonds each weights appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.70 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.40 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
1ct Asscher-Cut Natural Emerald Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold - Unisex Band
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold Simplicity. Regal Heritage. Modern Icon. Elevate your style with this unisex signet ring, showcasing a mesmerizing 1.07ct natural Asscher-cut genuine emerald, set in a warm and...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Anniversary Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This anniversary style ring features 3.50 carats of emerald cut diamonds diamonds. All diamonds are VS clarity and G color. There are three emerald cut diamonds representing the pas...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Paste and 15k Yellow Gold Cannetille Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian white, green and red paste, 15 karat yellow gold cannetille style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique paste ring...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Our beautiful antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold ring is adorned with bright blue sapphires and white diamonds set in a floral millgrain setting. Its expert craftsmanship and nobilit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat rose gold, silver set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pearl and diamond ring...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
6.70 Carats Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Blue Zircon Weight is: Approx. 5.40 Carats Zircon Measures: Approx. 9.00mm Natural Round Diamo...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Featuring A 0.53 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Of SI1 Clarity & H Color. 20 Additional Channel Set Princess C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond ring with an estimate weight of 1.5 carars unfoiled back in a circular ring head shape hall marked 56 imperial russian ...
Art Nouveau 1930s 1.65 Carat Old European Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful ring is a real stunner!1 The center diamond is aprox. 1.65 ct old European mine cut diamond K color VS2 quality. The surrounding p...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is centered with 2 sparkling old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.00ct. The color of the diamonds is G-H ...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Russian 1850s Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in 9K Gold and Silver
Located in Firenze, FI
A remarkable Victorian-era Russian ring, handcrafted circa 1850, featuring a stunning rose-cut diamond of approximately 1.10 carats. The gem is set in silver over 9-carat gold, a cla...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
HM 1895 Chester 18K Five Stone cushion cut diamond Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Because this 18K Five Stone cushion cut diamond ring is hallmarked, 1895 Chester, you are guaranteed its authenticity. The stones are graduated with the center stone weighing appro...
Diamond, 18k Gold
C1890 Victorian 18K 5 Diamond Ring marked E&B
Located in Baltimore, MD
C1890 Victorian 5 graduated full cushion cut Diamond Ring marked E&B set in a carved 18K gold frame with half moon shaped shoulders. Diamonds are .30 total weight, GH colorVS/SI. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bague Toi et Moi en perle et diamant de la fin du 19ème siècle
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague Toi et Moi ancienne en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la fin 19ème siècle, ornée d'une perle et d'un diamant taille ancienne de 0,35 car...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 0.6ct Five Stone Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Explore the elegance of the Victorian era with our Antique 0.6ct five stone diamond 18ct gold ring. This piece features five diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.7 carat five stone rose cut diamond ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Antique ring featuring five white and lively rosecut diamonds. 1x approx 0,20ct + 2 x approx 0,15ct + 2 x approx 0,10ct + approx 28 x 0,005-0,01ct, total approx. 0.7. Ring size ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond Five Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Diamonds symbolise innocence and love, they are the birthstone of April. This classic 18ct gold Victorian five stone diamond ring, featuring old cut diamonds. The diamonds, hand cut,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Star Gypsy 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Create statement glamour with our Victorian diamond Star gypsy 18ct gold ring. This authentic, one-of-a-kind ring is a unique representation of Victorian jewellery at its finest. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold and set with three stunning star set diamonds. Symbolising ‘spirit, guidance and direction’ for its wearer during the period, this highly sought after antique gypsy...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian 0.65ct Yellow Diamond 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian era 0.35ct Fancy Yellow diamond daisy ring set in 18ct yellow gold. This sumptuous antique ring has a central rich yellow diamond s...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Twin Crowned Hearts Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage version of the twin crowned hearts ring which was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is crafted in 18K yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A high-domed pyramidal-shaped cabochon of robin egg blue Persian turquoise of extraordinarily fine and gemmy quality rises above a halo of 15 icy little single-cut diamonds in this t...
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring. Featuring one old mine cut diamond of approximately ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold