Antique Pair of High Victorian Buttons Brass Polychrome Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fabulous pair of buttons was made in the 1870's in England. The design is typical for a geometrical Victorian design popular during that period.
Brass, Enamel
Antique Victorian Set of Three Buttons Cut Steel Black Brass white Polka-Dots
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Victorian buttons were created in the middle of the 19th century out of brass.
Brass, Cut Steel
$3,114Sale Price|20% Off
STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIR THOMAS CHIPPENDALE BUTTONS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A good looking and well-made piece, this is a real tour de force of style and design, it has the Georgian H frame design, what this means is if you lay the chair on its back and look...
Leather
Antique Victorian Nine Dress Buttons Carnelian Agate Cabochon Cut Brass Fttungs
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Victorian Dress Buttons were handcrafted out of deep orange coloured banded agate in the second half of the 19th century.
Carnelian, Brass
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Banded Agate Cabochon & Gold Plated Buttons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique gold plate and banded agate buttons. Comprising 6 buttons with banded agate cabochons to the center. Each in a gold plate setting. Each with a loop to the ...
Agate, Gold Plate
Victorian 18k yellow gold 4 collar buttons in matching case – 6.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold 4 collar buttons in matching case – 6.0 grams detailed description: the dimensions of the front of the button are 1.0 cm wide brooch is 1.8 cm long by 4.8...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Daisy and Buttons Pressed Glass Light - 7 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Victorian Daisy and Buttons pressed glass shade with a matching scalloped fitter showcases intricate geometric patterns that beautifully catch the light.
Brass
Victorian Gold & Enamel Lapel Buttons or Pins with Views of Lake Geneva
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of Swiss Victorian gold & enamel lapel buttons. In 18 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Purple Wool Men's Frock Coat With Authentic 18Th Century Buttons
Located in New York, NY
Coat is signed by a few actors on the lining as this piece was originally designed for the theatre. Victorian Purple Wool Men's Frock Coat With Authentic 18Th Century Buttons
Victorian White Cotton Mens 4-Pocket Buckle Back Vest With Beautiful Buttons &
Located in New York, NY
Victorian White Cotton Mens 4-Pocket Buckle Back Vest With Beautiful Buttons & An Interesting Weave
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Granite Reading Patent Bachelor Buttons
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These finely engraved scottish batchelor buttons were made out of polished granite and finly engraved sterling silver n 1880 ca. They have been fitted with a Reading partent mechanism.
Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Pair of Buttons Bag Piper Flower Girl Pastural Scenes Silver gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These fine collectors buttons are made out of porcelain with printed and painted pastural scenes in the middle of the 19th century.. A boy with bare feet is resting in the grass hold...
Silver Plate
Antique 9K Yellow Gold White and Red Enamel Dress Buttons, in Original Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique set of enamel, and yellow gold dress buttons, each comprising of yellow gold, with red and white enamel details, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about these A...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$163Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
Brass
Antique Set of Six Snake Buttons Marble 9 karat Gold Gilt Metal Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of six unusual buttons was created in the 1880s in England. The buttons are carved out of different coloured marble. Each button is decorated with a coiled snake. The snake’...
18k Gold, Gilt Metal, Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Pair Shiebler Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Mixed Metal Crane / Stork Lapel Buttons
By George Shiebler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Victorian lapel buttons or studs. By Shielber. In sterling silver.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Victorian Off White Hand Embroidered Organic Linen Short Sleeve Nightgown Duste
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful milk glass buttons Victorian Off White Hand Embroidered Organic Linen Short Sleeve Nightgown Duster Dress
Victorian Amethyst and 14k Gold Cuff Buttons
Located in San Francisco, CA
These very rare Victorian amethyst and 14k gold cuff buttons are from the collection of famous interior decorator Frances Elkins.
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.99 in Dm 0.99 in
Set Of 6 Victorian Silver Buttons In A Fitted Leather Case London 1896
Located in London, GB
Set Of 6 Victorian Silver Buttons In A Fitted Leather Case London 1896 by Julius Loewe Rosenthal This pretty set of buttons were cast by the above maker who specialised in making bu...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.12 in D 0.32 in Dm 0.43 in
Bargain Antique 15ct Rose Gold Diamond Paste Shirt Studs Buttons c1860 625
Located in Camelford, GB
OUTRAGEOUS LIMITED TIME OFFER I realize that being new to 1st Dibs means I need to build some sales, trust and feedback. For this reason I am vastly reducing the price of SOME items ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Pinchbeck
Unavailable
D 0.32 in Dm 0.4 in
Bargain Antique 15ct Rose Gold Green Weave Shirt Studs Buttons c1880 625 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
OUTRAGEOUS LIMITED TIME OFFER I realize that being new to 1st Dibs means I need to build some sales, trust and feedback. For this reason I am vastly reducing the price of SOME items ...
Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold, Pinchbeck
Unavailable
D 0.41 in Dm 0.5 in
Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Pearl Shirt Studs Buttons c1860 750 Purity Heavy 4.9g
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 18CT SOLID GOLD, PLATINUM, ONYX AND PEARL SHIRT STUDS BUTTONS X 3 DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yellow Gold with Platinum edging and gem set Styl...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Handsome Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Lombard, IL
The oval textured front is decorated with a rippled border that leads into an organic leaf inspired design on each end, and each one has one diamond centrally set in a traditional st...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
Distressed Mid-19th Century French Framed Daguerreotype of a Family
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Tints can range from red rouge cheeks and lips, gold jewellery, watches, Victorian era chatelaines, clothes, buttons, pendants, and mourning and hair jewelry can be found with small ...
Glass
Unavailable
H 94 in W 2.5 in D 3.25 in
Vast Collection Installation, 150, 19th Century Tinplate Portrait Photographs
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Tints can range from red rouge cheeks and lips, gold jewellery, watches, Victorian era chatelaines, clothes, buttons, pendants, and mourning and hair jewelry can be found with small ...
Tin
Victorian Essex Crystal Conversion Ring Horse Fox Dog Vintage 14k Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally a set of Victorian buttons, the Essex Crystal pieces were converted to a cocktail ring.
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 31.11 in W 30.12 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Original Leather Antique Victorian Club Armchairs Chippendale Buttons
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable pair of original leather, Victorian club armchairs with coil sprung bases, feather filled cushions and Thomas Chippendale st...
Leather
Sold
H 28.15 in W 30.52 in D 30.52 in
Rare Victorian Games Table circa 1840 Drop Middle Secret Drawers and Buttons
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1840 early Victorian English Oak games table This table is a bit of mystery, it has a square drop section in t...
Oak
Victorian White Irish Crochet Hand Made Lace Long Jacket With Buttons
Located in New York, NY
Victorian White Irish Crochet Hand Made Lace Long Jacket With Buttons
Victorian Coral, Diamond, Silver & Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and feminine Victorian earrings featuring beautiful coral buttons set to the top with a cushion cut diamond.
Sold
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 32.49 in
Stunning Victorian Redwood and Silk Upholstered Chesterfield Button Tub Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Redwood hand-carved frame with silk upholstery and chesterfield buttons Victorian tub armchair What an absolutely stunn...
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dress Buttons Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A set of six antique mother of pearl, and yellow gold dress buttons, each comprising one circular panel of mother of pearl, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about these A...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Snake Buttons - France - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional pair of antique 18K yellow gold snake buttons - featuring coiled snakes to each button front (signifying eternal love and commitment) with a single ruby to each snake hea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Coral Button Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
Set on real 18K yellow gold circa 1960, the amazing color you see in these Victorian coral buttons is 100% natural and completely un-dyed!
Coral, 18k Gold
Sold
H 31.5 in W 75.01 in D 39.38 in
Very Comfortable Victorian Restored Howard & Son's Style Aged Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
It is fantastically complicated and expensive to manufacture and only the absolute finest crafted pieces have it, in the antique furniture trade sprung front edge sofas are the piece...
Leather
Victorian Blue & Red Wool Men's Antique French Guarde Nationale Frock Coat With
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed and made by hand, fully lined in cotton and detailed with real silver braid and official "Guarde Nationale" buttons. Victorian Blue & Red Wool Men's Antique Fre...
Set of Seven Edwardian Diamond-Set and Enamel Buttons
Located in London, GB
A handsome set of late Victorian buttons. These royal blue enamel, yellow gold, and diamond buttons would have been made for the Indian Raj.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Coral Rose Cut Diamond Fly Buttons in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unique and special pair of buttons from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This unusual set is made of 15kt yellow gold and each has a carved coral disk face.
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Set of Five Light Blue Enamel and Diamond Buttons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Matched set of five beautiful buttons featuring blue enamel. Each with a flower decoration featuring rose cut diamonds set in rose gold. Accompanied by a leather box with the Hunt & ...
Diamond
Victorian buttoned leather Ottoman
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian leather buttoned ottoman buttons We are pleased to offer you this superb Victorian leather buttoned ottoman.
Leather
Sold
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 0.25 in
Sizeable Collection of 28 Victorian Framed Ambrotype & Daguerrotype Portraits
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Tints can range from red rouge cheeks and lips, gold jewelry, watches, Victorian era chatelaines, clothes, buttons, pendants, and mourning and hair jewelry can be found with small sw...
Optical Glass
Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass
Located in Milford, DE
A carved carnelian gemstone in an ornate, Victorian, open-back, gilt brass, bezel setting. Antique spring ring clasp. The gemstone in this pin/brooch is beautifully carved and polish...
Carnelian, Brass, Gilt Metal
$45Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold enamel clip on designer runway earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Gold, Enamel
Antique Sardonyx Silver Star Cufflinks Eye Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Each cufflink consists of two silver oval plaques that are connected by an s-shaped silver hook. The oval segments are embellished with an eight-pointed star framed by a double engra...
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Large 19thC English Olive Leather & Mahogany Wingback Armchair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 Large 19thC English olive leather & mahogany wingback armchair Measures: W 83 x D 96 x H 118cm Seat height 49 cm.
Leather, Mahogany
$4,753Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 32.68 in D 32.29 in
GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchair with Chesterfield tufted back ...
Leather
$7,649Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 35.83 in D 37.41 in
Antique Pair of Thomas Chippendale Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored, Thomas Chippendale style, Victorian hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned club armchairs with Claw & Ba...
Leather
Victorian Vintage Carnelian Intaglio and Orange Stone Gold Ring Fine Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring. Centering a Hand-carved orange-to-red Chalcedony Carnelian stone, surrounded by 12 orange stones. Hand set in a 14K Yellow...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Tall Wing Back Vintage Leather Armchair from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
20th century tall wing back armchair from Denmark, upholstered in vintage caramel leather. The chair features a classic wing back form with nail head trim accenting the wings, front,...
Leather, Wood
English George III Leather Wingback Armchair, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this fine circa 1780 English George III period wingback armchair having antique age-and-use distressed dark green leather upholstery covering ...
Brass
20th Century French Country Style Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French Country wingback armchair, hand-crafted in the 20th Century. Beautifully tailored leather upholstery with brass stud trimming. The leather has aged well and has a warm sepia-b...
Brass
Dessin Fournir French Leather and Mahogany Wingback Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wingback armchair is a custom-made luxury piece handcrafted by the trade-only, Los Angeles-based furniture maker Dessin Fournir. STYLE: The striking silhouette is comprised of ...
Brass
$5,464Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.56 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed Whisky brown leather wade upholstery Wingback armchairs They were made ...
Leather
$6,000 / set
H 40 in W 31 in D 26 in
Exceptional Pair Of Antique Chippendale Style Leather Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of incredibly comfortable antique leather Wing Chairs in distressed condition. Carved ball and claw form feet with green leather upholstery with tufted seat back with camel b...
Leather, Wood
$3,114Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.49 in W 25.79 in D 25.4 in
Vintage Hand Dyed Aged Brown Leather Captains Swivel Armchair Chesterfield Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand dyed brown leather tub Swivel Captains armchair with Thomas Chippendale style floating buttons to the cushion This piec...
Leather
$3,114Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 32.29 in D 33.86 in
FINE RESTORED VINTAGE 1960's BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIR THOMAS CHIPPENDALE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Vintage hand dyed Cigar brown leather Wingback armchair with Georgian H Framed...
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique deep buttoned leather wing back armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s. It is of superb quality, one of the finest examples yo...
Leather, Wood
$14,500 / set
H 40.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of Eight Spanish Revival Dining Chairs, Dark-Stained Hardwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A substantial set of eight Spanish Revival dining chairs, comprised of six side chairs and two armchairs. Each chair features a solid dark-stained hardwood frame with geometric carve...
Leather, Walnut
18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panth...
Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of 19th Century English Walnut Wing Back Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully proportioned 19th century upholstered wing back chairs. The back of the chair has a lovely bow at the top and sides for an interesting and comfortable shape. Th...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,740 / item
H 19.5 in W 63.5 in D 20 in
Gemma Belgian Linen Upholstered Oak End of the Bed Bench 63.5"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Elevate the look and feel of your bedroom with this chic linen upholstered white oak end of the bed bench. Featuring a luxurious down wrapped foam cushion, this bench not only adds a...
Cotton, Linen, Oak, Down
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$8,500 / set
H 28 in W 41.75 in D 37.5 in
Pair of Leather and Chromed Steel Art Deco Style Club Chairs
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We normally do not deal with items produced in the last 20 to 30 years, however this pair of leather and chromed steel art deco style club chairs are extremely high quality and have ...
Steel, Chrome
$4,675
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 1 in
Pair of Italian Academic Charcoal Drawings of Male Nude Figures from 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Italian academic charcoal drawings captures the grace and disciplined form of classical male nudes. One portrays an artist's model, his pose reflective and studied, whil...
Paper, Wood
Maison Jansen Ebonized Secretary Desk, Louis XVI Style, Circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (1940s) ebonized & bronze trim abbatant form desk with a drop front interior above 3 drawers and below a single drawer & a white marble top. (stamped: ...
Marble, Bronze
$2,200
H 29.73 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Mogens Hansen, Mid-Century 2-Seater Sofa, Patinated Black Leather, 1970s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Modern two-seater sofa upholstered in patinated black leather, resting on legs crafted from solid beech. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, and timeless com...
Leather, Beech
$6,800
H 67.13 in W 44.1 in D 17.33 in
Otto Schulz, Swedish Modern Cabinet in Leather, Oak & Brass Nails, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
An exclusive cabinet attributed to the famous German born furniture designer Otto Schulz for Boet in Göteborg, Sweden. The front is covered in leather with brass nails, drawers and ...
Brass
$9,400 / set
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible pair (2) of Tucroma armchairs in ...
Steel
$3,881
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,591 / set
H 45.67 in W 28.35 in D 24.41 in
PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN CROCODiLE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATINA WING ARMCHAIRS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Ralph Lauren RRP £21,700 Crocodile / Alligator leather patina wingback armchairs Ple...
Leather, Hardwood
$8,900Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Chrome
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.
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