The Victorian (c1836-1901) jewelry period follows the reign of Queen Victoria in Great Britain from 1836 to 1901. Queen Victoria's love for her husband and children inspired Victorian jewelry that reflected a romantic and sentimental outlook.
Victorian Jewelry Designs
Flowers, hearts, bows and birds inspired beautiful pieces of Victorian jewelry which showed the craftsmanship of the Victorian age. Serpent motifs were also popular in Victorian jewelry. Yellow gold and silver were the metals of choice as Victorian jewelry artisans did not learn to work with platinum until very late in the period. Gemstones were often used in Victorian jewelry and helped keep jewelry affordable for the mass market. Garnets, amethysts, corals, turquoise, and seed pearls were in style. Opals were increasingly popular as Queen Victoria adored them. Diamonds were discovered in South Africa in 1867 and became popular during the Victorian jewelry period. Human hair was also incorporated in jewelry during the Victorian period. This jewelry was given as a token of love and also worn as mourning jewelry.
Antique Victorian Peridot and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
In this antique Victorian ring, a cushion cut peridot is surrounded by a halo of rose cut diamonds set in silver. A cluster of ten antique rose cut diamonds form petals around the center peridot. These diamonds total 0.40 carats. The cushion cut peridot has a gemstone weight of 0.90 carats. A 14k yellow gold band provides a contrasting backdrop for this Victorian ring. Circa 1890.
Metallic fringe and a decorative fleur de lis lend graceful charm to this Victorian inspired vintage bracelet. This vintage bracelet is made of 14k yellow gold. The textured surface of the band culminates in an ornately carved end piece. A gold tassel flirtatiously drips from its edge. Three natural creamy half pearls flitter down the center and add a touch of elegance to vintage bracelets like this one. Circa 1960 or later
Delicate filigree work adds interest to this Victorian antique onyx and cameo flip rings dramatic backsplash. The highlight of this antique flip ring is the interchangeable bezel. The black onyx side is centerpieced with a rhomboid-set round single cut diamond that weighs 0.01 carats. The opposing side showcases a peachy shell cameo that features a milky female right profile. A 14k white gold band lends metallic shimmer to both options. Circa 1900.
Antique Victorian Cabachon Cut Almandite Garnet Pendant
Pearls dance around an oval cabochon cut almondite garnet in this Victorian pendant with tassels. 15k yellow gold tassels drip from this antique pendant like a shimmering comet shooting through the sky. Lending to this celestial theme is an oval cabochon almandite garnet that is topped with a diamond-studded star. The seven rose and old mine cut diamonds that accent the star total 0.11 carats. Twenty-seven spherical natural half pearls gleam around the Victorian garnet like a crescent moon. Circa 1870
A delicate web of gold holds five old mine cut diamonds in this antique Victorian wedding ring. Hailing from the late Victorian era, this wedding ring is made of 18k yellow gold. Five old mine cut diamonds parade across the looping open-weave top. Ranging in color from H to I, these SI1-clarity diamonds total 0.10 carats. The shoulders of the antique band are carved with fleur de lis daggers. Circa 1900.
Antique Victorian Engagement Ring with Old European Cut Diamond
Romance comes in small packages with this hand wrought antique Victorian engagement ring. Delicately flirty, the 14k rose gold band of this Victorian engagement ring is carved in a scrolling curlicue design. The buttercup head holds an old European cut diamond in its pronged petals. This old cut diamond centerpiece weighs 0.15 carats. Circa 1885.
If Cupids arrows were as romantic as this antique style Victorian filigree pendant, theyd never miss their mark. Constructed of silver-clad 14k yellow gold, this Victorian style pendant contains all the hallmarks of love. The pendant is accented with a collection of thirty old style diamonds with a total diamond weight of 0.52 carats. A 20 inch silver cable link chain with spring ring clasp is included. Remind her of your love with this romantic Victorian style pendant!
Made of 14k yellow gold, the crescent arc of this Victorian antique pin is threaded down the middle with a collection of eleven natural Oriental pearls. These creamy white pearls have a silver cast to them. Bearing the Krementz trademark, this late Victorian pin is tipped at the ends with platinum, which adds a touch of metallic contrast. Circa 1895
This antique pearl bar pin will add a touch of classic elegance and sophistication to any outfit in your wardrobe. The highlight of this Victorian pin is the collection of fourteen round half pearls that run down the center. The creamy white color of the pearls casts a silver shimmer that contrasts with the 14k yellow gold setting. Circa 1885
This Victorian antique ring and dance card holder will transport you back to the romance of yesteryear, when courtly gentlemen waited their turn for a spin around the dance floor with their favorite ladies. A fun and flirtatious textured shell highlights the end of the yellow gold filled bar and serves as a dance card holder. An antique ring dangles from a cable link chain. Return to the days of the Victorian era with this charming dance card holder and ring. Circa 1890