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.
Shell feel like shes floating on air when you slip this dreamy Victorian engagement ring on her finger. Cast in 14k yellow gold, the intriguing band of this engagement ring is carved along the shoulders and shank. Rising to a peak, this Victorian style engagement ring cradles a round white sapphire at its center. This is a new white sapphire engagement ring in the antique Victorian style. Size 6.25. Sizing options
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. Size 7.25. Sizing options
The band of this antique Victorian diamond and emerald engagement ring is designed in 18k yellow gold open-weave loops with a sterling silver emerald and diamond accented top. Eight table cut diamonds encircle an emerald cut emerald to create a mesmerizing combination of sparkle and color. The diamonds total 0.90 carats and the emerald weighs 0.36 carats. Antique Victorian diamond and emerald engagement rings as gorgeous as this one are for a woman who dares to be noticed. She'll be thrilled when you ask her to marry you with this breathtaking and unusual antique Victorian diamond and emerald engagement ring! Circa 1850. Size 8.5 with complimentary ring sizing. Sizing options
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!
Victorian antique opal rings like this one have a mesmerizing charm. The 14k green gold band of this Victorian dinner ring is criss-crossed at the shoulders with a collection of forty-four bead set old style single, rose and round full cut diamonds. Collectively the diamonds weigh 0.16 carats. The focal point of this antique cocktail ring is an oval cabochon cut opal. The gemstone weight of the opal is 3.14 carats. This VIctorian antique opal ring is circa 1895. Size 6.75. Sizing options
The promise of eternal life shines radiantly in this Victorian Danish antique pearl cross. Made of 14k rose gold, the base of this antique cross has a punched surface for a textured effect. Rounded off into a fleur de lis at the four points, the cross culminates at the center with a starburst flower. A collection of 16 spherical and half spherical pearls are threaded down the middle. This Victorian Danish cross bears a hallmark of the Netherlands. Circa 1900
This antique pin with floral and crescent motif casts a moonbeam glow. The 14k yellow gold base of this antique pin is fashioned in a crescent moon design with a pearl studded flower bursting through it. The crescent moon has a raised carved surface, giving it texture. The flower is centered with a creamy white pearl that adds shimmering contrast to the gold. Circa 1900
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. Sizing options
Bearing a French hallmark, the band of this Victorian ruby dinner ring is made of 18k yellow gold. A silver top displays a glittering display of red and white. An oval faceted mixed cut ruby is set at the center of this Victorian dinner ring. The gemstone weight of the centerpiece ruby is 1.05 carats. A collection of rose cut diamonds surrounds the ruby, reflecting its beauty. The diamonds total 0.93 carats. Circa 1870. Size 5.75. Sizing options
Silken magnolia petals burst forth from their flaming foliage in this Etruscan Revival antique brooch. The 15k yellow gold base of this antique pin is fashioned in a three-tier design. Milgraining and carvings add texture to the metal. The center blossom is accentuated with a collection of ten oval faceted mixed cut white topazes. The total gemstone weight of this antique pin is 1.47 carats. An oval rose cut diamond weighing 0.05 carats adds additional sparkle to this Etruscan Revival brooch. Circa 1865
A colorful four-leaf shamrock swings from a crescent moon in this Victorian clover leaf antique brooch. The 14k yellow gold base of this pin is fashioned into a three-quarter crescent that is set with a collection of twenty-two spherical and half pearls. The pearls cast a creamy and silver white glow. A matching pearl centerpieces the four-leaf clover that winds its way down the middle of the moon. Realistically painted in shades of emerald, gold and rust, the shamrock lends vivid color to this Victorian brooch. This brooch may also be worn as a pendant. Circa 1890
Constructed of 14k yellow gold, this Victorian pearl brooch is a versatile addition to your jewelry wardrobe as it may be worn as a pin or pendant. The six-sided stars points alternate with fleur-de-listipped rays. A collection of spherical and half creamy white iridescent pearls accent the metallic elements of this Victorian pearl pendant and brooch. Circa 1890
Antique Victorian coral rings like this late 19th century dinner ring have a Roman princess appeal. The coral gemstone that highlights this Victorian ring is carved with a toga-clad goddess. The 14k yellow gold band is done in a fancy scrolled pattern that showcases the coral cameo. Circa late 1800s. Size 4.0. Sizing options
This Victorian old mine cut diamond engagement ring stands out like a prize-winning hydrangea. The 14k yellow gold band has a fine silver topsetting. Therein lies a collection of captivating old cut diamonds. An I-colored, VS2-clarity old mine cut diamond is encircled by eight smaller old mine cut diamonds and eight accenting rose cut diamonds. The centerpiece diamond weighs 1.07 carats. The combined weight of all the diamonds in this Victorian engagement ring is 3.06 carats. Circa 1865. Size 6.0 scant. Sizing options
Antique Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
This antique Victorian diamond engagement ring, in 18k yellow gold, is set with a collection of old European cut diamonds. The largest old European cut diamond is set at the center of the diamond collection. Weighing 0.56 carats, this diamond has a color of G and a clarity of VS2. A collection of eight smaller old European diamonds wind their way around the main diamond, giving this antique Victoria engagement ring a total diamond weight of 2.08. Circa 1890. Size 7.0. Sizing options
Pearls, pearls and more pearls. . . Six hundred nineteen (619) light cream white pearls encircle the wrist in this Victorian reproduction estate bracelet. A 14k yellow gold clasp is center-set with an opal and surrounded by natural cabachon turquoise. This Victorian reproduction estate bracelet is circa 1965. Length is 7.1 inches. Circa1965.
Victorian pendants necklaces with delicate designs like this one complimented the lacy, airy fashions of the late 1800's. This 14k yellow gold pendant necklace is accented at the center with a kite shaped amethyst while a smaller round amethyst dangles in a flower shaped surround at the base. This is a new necklace pendant in the Victorian style.
In this antique Victorian pin, circa 1880, golden stems wrapped in twine embrace a duet of delicate flowers. The flowers are designed with turqoise petals and accented with cream white natural half pearls. Measuring a mere 1.13 inches in length, this delicate antique pin makes a dainty accent on lace or silk. Circa 1880.