Victorian Jewellery – Ravensbury Antiques
Victorian Jewellery

Victorian Jewellery

A time of romance, sentimentality and symbolism, with jewellery featuring hidden messages and intricate details.

The Victorian era was a period of great change and innovation in the world of jewellery. Spanning from 1837 to 1901, the era witnessed an explosion of styles from romantic and sentimental to Gothic and grotesque. The use of jet, onyx, and coral in mourning jewellery became popular after the death of Prince Albert in 1861. The discovery of diamonds in South Africa in 1867 led to an increase in the use of diamonds in jewellery, and the popularity of gemstone cuts such as the cushion, rose, and old mine cuts. Victorian jewellery was also notable for its use of complex symbolism and allegory, such as snake motifs that represented eternal love or the use of flowers to convey hidden meanings. The period was marked by three distinct periods: the Romantic, the Grand, and the Aesthetic,
all of which had different motifs, metals, gems, and fabrication techniques. Popular styles included mourning jewellery, cameos, and lockets, and the use of diamonds and other precious stones continued. British jewellery from this period was imaginative, cheerful, and typically British, with a preference for enamel, brightly coloured flower and leaf shapes, and colourful gemstones. The jewellery made in this era featured the finest materials and was made by skilled craftsmen, making it some of the most valued antique jewellery for its quality and beauty.

Important Royal Siam Diamond Ring

CHF 29,198.00

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19th Century Siam Cluster Ring

CHF 4,964.00

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Victorian Citrine Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet

CHF 1,869.00

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Antique French Cameo Ring

CHF 1,285.00

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Victorian Portrait Locket Ring

CHF 1,460.00

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Antique French Silver Intaglio Ring

CHF 3,271.00

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Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

CHF 8,760.00

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Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Necklace

CHF 18,103.00

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Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring

CHF 2,803.00

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Victorian Orange Agate Intaglio Ring

CHF 935.00

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19th Century Emerald and Diamond Cluster

CHF 2,219.00

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Victorian Monogram Intaglio Ring

CHF 818.00

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Antique Siam Gold Garuda Ring

CHF 6,424.00

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19th Century Diamond Necklace

CHF 2,103.00

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Victorian Seed Pearl Bangle

CHF 2,103.00

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Victorian Bloodstone Coat of Arms Signet

CHF 2,103.00

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Victorian Masonic Mother of Pearl Charms

CHF 1,110.00

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Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster

CHF 1,869.00

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19th Century Balinese Gold Ring

CHF 2,570.00

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Siam Princely Ruby and Diamond Ring

CHF 9,928.00

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Antique Indian Gold Ring

CHF 4,088.00

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Victorian Agate Fob Pendant

CHF 374.00

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Victorian Opal and Diamond Bracelet

CHF 6,541.00

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Antique Old Cut Diamond Solitaire

CHF 3,504.00

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German 'Forget-Me-Not' Necklace

CHF 2,453.00

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Victorian Ivy Leaf Festoon Necklace

CHF 2,103.00

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Victorian Masonic Locket Pendant

CHF 462.00

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Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch

CHF 4,497.00

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Antique Dutch Diamond Brooch

CHF 3,446.00

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Antique French Purple Paste Bracelet

CHF 1,694.00

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