Victorian Book Chain
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace & Locket Hallmarked London 1879
Located in Brighton, GB
a stunning Victorian-era sterling silver book chain necklace, a true testament to timeless elegance
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece! English in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous gold book chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This amazing handmade piece is crafted
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sterling Engraved Book Chain Locket Necklace Birmingham c. 1880
Located in Berkeley, CA
period. It has beautiful engraved studs on the chain accented with round studs for a three dimensional
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
great beauty. I love the design of the 3 bales with their wonderful finish.
The Victorian book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold-filled
H 1.25 in W 1 in L 17 in
Victorian Floral Silver Locket & Book Chain Aesthetic Movement
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Victorian Aesthetic Movement large ornate silver locket, with sweet forget-me-not flower
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace . Central pendant acts as a clasp and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar
Located in Haarlem, NL
An impressive antique white metal or nickel silver adjustable book chain linked collar, probably
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Nickel
H 1.58 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain which is
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Located in Florida, FL
Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Victorian book collar link chain is crafted in Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Book Chain and Cross with Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Mansfield, OH
Antique Victorian 15 karat book chain and cross with seed pearl pendant necklace. This Exquisite
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold
Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN c.1880 ENGRAVED WITH FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE LOCKET PENDANT ON THE BOOK COLLAR
Category
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (acid tested) "Y" shaped Victorian book chain necklace measuring twenty
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Book Chain Link Gold Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
book chain. Beadwork accents decorate the oval-shaped connectors, which alternate with folded panel
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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Collar Enamel Locket Necklace original Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
The most fabulous example of Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Bracelet, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain bracelet.
Pretty engraved floral links
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian silver book chain necklace, star links
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace.
This is a gorgeous piece with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic Era
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace.
This is a day to night necklace
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Beaded Book Chain and 800 Silver Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian sterling silver beaded book chain with 800 silver oval locket.
This is a
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20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
looks similar to the binding of a book. The "book chain" design came out of the Victorian era and
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian 15.26 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant & Antique Gold Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fitting is removable. The 14k yellow gold Victorian "book-chain" style link is reversible. Total weight is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
H 2 in Dm 1.75 in L 17.5 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This Victorian era necklace is known as a 'book' chain and has been manufactured from sterling
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Unusual Etruscan Link Gold Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
bracelet is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, and is comprised of an alternating design of 12 book chain
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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Moon and Stars Book Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
One of the most charming book chain collars I have ever seen is gold on sterling with raised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Vermeil
Antique Victorian Gilt Locket and Book Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
motif.
The book chain necklace has nice chunky wide links which are lightly textured on one side, it is
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Collar Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar or book chain necklace.
There is so much detailing
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Photo Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Victorian Antique Book Chain Collar Necklace and Sterling Silver beautifully engraved photo
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Fairytale Book Chain Necklace with Bottle
Located in Haarlem, NL
Vintage metal silver plated book chain necklace, with a separate little container or bottle with a
Category
20th Century Dutch Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 0.16 in D 1.15 in
1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book
Located in Van Nuys, CA
it has 876 numbered pages.
Bibles and other rare and precious books would often be chained to
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
One of the most charming book chain collars I have ever seen is gold on sterling with raised
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Vermeil
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Rectangular Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Book Link Chain
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow and rose gold estate Victorian book link chain measuring 18 inches long.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian silver collar necklace, Book chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
No antique jewellery collection is complete without a classic Victorian silver collar necklace
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Floral Book Chain, Day to Night
Located in NEWARK, GB
up from chunky silver book chain links with engraving to one side.
A staple piece of Victorian
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Garnet Six Heart Locket Charm Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
By Bates & Bacon
Located in New York, NY
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The necklace is a Victorian book chain necklace with engraved leaves and berries on each section. The
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold-filled
Victorian Aesthetic Era Locket, Sterling Silver and 9k Gold, Kingfisher
Located in NEWARK, GB
antique silver book chain necklace, shown in the photos with a Victorian silver book chain for reference
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Brick Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar or book chain necklace.
This attractive Aesthetic era
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Star Design Victorian Book Chain
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1870, this great book chain goes with all. It has stamped and hand assembled links made with
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Rose Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine antique Victorian 9k rose gold fancy book link chain hand crafted circa 1880. The main links
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Revival Glass Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Victorian revival book chain style 1940s necklace with divine blue glass accents. This piece
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Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
Victorian Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold fancy book link chain hand crafted circa 1880. The main
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rare Gold Book Chain Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely antique 14K yellow gold book chain necklace with bead detail. This 1890 antique is rarely
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
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Enamel Faberge Easter Egg Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper with crystal and jet pastes. Can be worn crossbody as well. Egg 2.5" x 1.5" x 1" thick...
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Vintage Faberge by Victor Mayor Enamel Heart Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in Montgomery, AL
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Handcrafted Native American Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
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Giambattista Valli Ivory Crepe Sleeveless Summer Wedding Gown Dress EU 40
By Giambattista Valli
Located in New York, NY
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Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Antique Victorian oval 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace takes us back in time with its intricate engraved design. Handmade from 9ct gold this beautiful piece will add cha...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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9k Gold
Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 14 Karat Gold Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket pendant in an Etruscan Revival Design of great beauty. The locket has the most stunning warm brushed 14 Kara...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Victorian Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front
*The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 2 Dog Clips White Gold Filled Fancy Link T Bar
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FANCY LINK ALBERT CHAIN NECKLACE IN WHITE GOLD FILLED WITH TWO FABULOUS DOG CLIPS INCLUDING A VERY LARGE DOG CLIP BALE AND A LARGE TROMBONE T BAR. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique Victorian 14K Gold Belcher Tassel Chain Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Victorian gold link belcher chain necklace set with two dangling tassel pendants. Each round link has a polished decorative grooved link woven together into this g...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold
Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket
Located in New York, NY
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Victorian Silver Fancy Collar Necklace and Locket
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Chain Width: 18mm
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Antique Snake Necklace Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Garnet 1840
Located in New York, NY
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Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
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W 1.03 in L 11.42 in
Antique Victorian Silver Locket & Chain, Dated 1881, Ward & Francis
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Locket & Chain,Dated 1881.
Assayed in Birmingham in 1881 made by Ward & Francis
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Silver
H 2.5 in W 1.8 in D 0.4 in L 19 in
Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
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Victorian Book Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact victorian book chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 15k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian book chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.
How Much is a Victorian Book Chain?
The price for a victorian book chain starts at $600 and tops out at $15,595 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,415.
A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry
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.
Questions About Victorian Book Chain
- What is a Victorian book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is a book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
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