Collection: Victorian (1837-1901)
Unsurprisingly, the Victorian Era is named after Queen Victoria of England. She ruled in the 1800s and played a key role in shaping the jewelry trends of the time. The era divides into three distinct periods. Each of the three phases aligns with specific periods in Queen Victoria's life.
The Victorian Era known for its Romanticism.
The Great Victorian Period
The Victorian Era known for its beauty and style.
It is more common to come across Victorian jewelry compared to Georgian jewelry, making it easier to locate. Gold and silver were still the top choices for metals in Victorian Era Jewelry. During this period, garnets, amethyst, turquoise, sapphires, pearls, and diamonds were trendy gemstones. Themes that included animals, particularly snakes, were highly favored.
Victorian jewelry was characterized by a diverse blend of symbols that reflected the changing preferences and cultural beliefs of the time. Victorian jewelry often featured natural elements such as flowers, leaves, and insects, incorporating the language of flowers and symbolism into their designs. Every flower held a unique significance, allowing individuals to convey feelings and emotions through their accessories. Lockets and mourning jewelry with locks of hair or miniature portraits were used to enhance sentimentality, serving as poignant mementos to remember loved ones.
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A wonderfully sentimental survivor from the Victorian era, this antique sweetheart brooch was lovingly handcrafted from an authentic American silver coin dated 1858.
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A truly elegant survivor from the golden age of travel, this beautiful antique French carriage clock captures all the refinement and sophistication that made these timepieces so highly sought after during the Victorian era.
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A truly breathtaking survivor from the Victorian Grand Tour era, this magnificent antique French bronze casket dates to around the mid-19th century and embodies the romance, elegance, and refinement that collectors dream of finding.
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A substantial antique Hallmarked sterling silver fob pendant, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1918, and crafted by H.W. Ashford & Co — a respected name in English silversmithing.
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A truly exceptional and generously sized antique fob pendant, dating to circa 1887, and crafted in solid hallmarked sterling silver by the renowned Birmingham silversmith William James Dingley.
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Antique Victorian Chinese Export Jadeite Brooch.An exceptional antique treasure from the Victorian era — and a remarkable example of early Chinese export craftsmanship.
Regular price R 3,480.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 4,985.00 ZARSale price R 3,480.00 ZARSale -
A breathtaking late Victorian statement necklace showcasing the extraordinary hand-skills of 19th-century carvers.
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This extraordinary round brooch is crafted in 800-grade silver and represents traditional Javanese / Indonesian silversmithing, dating to the late Victorian period (late 1800s)
Regular price R 1,385.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 1,985.00 ZARSale price R 1,385.00 ZARSale -
RARE Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch – Circa 1870’s.
Regular price R 446.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 595.00 ZARSale price R 446.00 ZARSale -
A truly soulful treasure from Imperial China, this generously sized pendant is exquisitely hand-carved from pale celadon Hetian (Hotan) jade and dates to the Qing Dynasty (circa mid–late 19th century, approx. 1800s).
Regular price R 1,046.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 1,495.00 ZARSale price R 1,046.00 ZARSale -
THE TITAN OF TALISMANS — An Extraordinary Oversized Italian Cornicello in 800 Silver.
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Antique Victorian Rose-Gold Plated Mesh Watch Fob with Faux Sapphire Accent c. 1880–1900.
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This is a rare antique Victorian mourning brooch, hand-carved from Irish bog oak, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880s.
Regular price R 626.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 895.00 ZARSale price R 626.00 ZARSale -
A truly exceptional find, this generous-sized Victorian-era sterling silver Scottish mourning brooch/pendant carries with it layers of history, symbolism, and sentiment.
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This extraordinary antique STATEMENT necklace radiates bold Viking spirit and primal strength. Its centerpiece features two impressive and large wild boar tusks, naturally aged to a warm creamy hue that speaks of history and heritage.
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This early Victorian-era treasure is an antique pre-ban hand-carved ivory perfume/pomander amulet pendant, likely of Arabic origin.
Regular price R 595.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per
