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Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

VICTORIAN STYLE

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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Style: Victorian
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.69 ct. The diamond is has H color and Pique 1 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 2.00ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Lever Back Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the allure of the past with these antique 18k yellow gold earrings. Gracing each earring are antique cushion-cut diamonds,...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.20 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 10k real gold. Box is not i...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 10k Gold

Very Fine Ruby and Diamond Earrings 6.68 Carats Total 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Rubies = 4.50 Carats Diamonds = 2.18 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: G, Clarity: VS, Origin: Natural) Metal = 14K Yellow Gold Length: 20mm Width: 14mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. The back...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2- Pique 1 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 4.85ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings, H-I Color, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Victorian charm meets dazzling brilliance in these diamond cluster earrings. With a total of 4.85 carats in old mine cut diamonds, each stone is securely cradled in prongs, s...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is diamond 2.25 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 8k gold. Box is not included. Please...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Ruby and Seed Pearl Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique ruby and seed pearl earrings are perfectly accented with its delicate gold openwork frame. The lovely translucent pinkish rubies an...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not in...
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Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings, C 1880
Located in Firenze, IT
A very delicate pair of late Victorian natural pearl and diamond cluster earrings, each set to the center with a natural saltwater pearl, 7.34 mm in diameter, highlighted by 14 rose ...
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1880s European Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 5 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
It truly is love at first sight with this phenomenal pair of 5 carat antique old mine cut diamond lever-back earrings. In each one sits an over 2 carat antique cushion cut diamond th...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Diamond totally about 2 carat.. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Antique Original item 110 years ...
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Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Victorian period gold and old mine cut diamond earrings of flower cluster design, set in 14k gold with lever backs. Atw 2.60 cts. Dimensions: 19mm long including ...
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1890s Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

18k Gold Victorian Style Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 5.1 grams. Totally Diamond 3.63 carat. The diamond has vvs-vs-s1-s2 clarity and H-I color. Please contact for any questions.
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2010s Turkish Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Coral and Old Cut Diamond Conversion Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Perfect of summer, this lovely pair of antique coral conversion earrings features a flat, 11 mm coral disk surrounded by border of glittering cushion cut diamonds. Fabricated in silv...
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1890s Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Style 3.00 Ct Mine Diamond Twin Solitaire Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Superb pair of good sized Diamond drop earrings superbly hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped by silver Classy Victorian style design with a gorgeous open work and darkened silver pie setting...
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Mid-20th Century European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Cluster Earrings, Circa 1880, 4.50 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique diamond cluster earrings, set with old-cut diamonds, in cut down settings, mounted in silver-upon-gold, on wire fittings with later safety clips, circa 1880, with a...
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1880s Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

2 Carat Light Pink Diamond Drop Earrings, GIA Certified, Set In 18k White Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Novel Collection showcasing an exquisite set of Victorian Style Drop Diamond Earrings, highlighting a central duo of impeccably matched pear-cut, Light Pink diamonds with a combined ...
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2010s American Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Silver Set 2.33 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Diamond Earrings measuring 1/2 inch in length, silver Basket settings with a Lever backing, set with old mine cut Diamonds totaling 2....
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Silver

Antique Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Emerald & Diamond Day & Night Earrings A pair of 18 karat gold and silver earrings with floral motifs set with 2 cabochon emeralds framed by rose cut diamonds. Detachable b...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 12 Carat Gold Blue Paste Padlock and Key Earrings, circa 1870
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super pair of 12ct yellow gold Victorian padlock and key earrings with small blue paste highlights. This rare and wonderful pair of antique Victorian earrings are loaded with symbo...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Halo Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Halo Coral Drop Earrings. These gorgeous pair of earrings are crafted in 18k yellow ...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pearls Gold Cluster Rope Boxed Earrings, 1800' Style
Located in Napoli, Italy
Stunning cultured pearls earrings, in excellent conditions 10/10. Hand crafted in 12kt yellow gold rope design. Circa 1950 WEIGHT: 10 grams * every jewel is professionally tested...
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Early 19th Century Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Earrings, Platinum And Gold, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A pair of sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, set with cushion shaped faceted sapphires, with an estimated total sapphire weight of 10.00ct, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in platinum claw settings...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Era Pink Gold and Sterling Silver Rubies Duster Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
These Victorian era inspiration pair of earrings are crafted in 9 Kt pink gold and topped in sterling silver. They feature 14brilliant cut Rubies which gave a star pattern design. Th...
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2010s Italian Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Victorian pearl and diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair, set to centre with a round natural saltwater pearl in a hal...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver

Upcycled Cufflinks Garnet and Diamond Starburst Oval Dome Leverback Earrings Lv
Located in Austin, TX
Garnets are January's birthstone and they sparkle brightly around the edges of these gorgeous oval domes! The colors of the garnets are a classically deep and rich raspberry red to b...
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2010s American Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Late Victorian Natural Turquoise Florette Earrings in 10k
Located in Miami, FL
An Antique late Victorian turquoise “Florette” earrings set in 10k yellow gold featuring natural Cabochon Turquoise. The backs are made to fit non-pierced ears with screw backs. The ...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mindi Mond 5.90 Carat Old Mine Diamond Gold Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Our best selling earring! Classic, dazzling & never go out of style. Old mine diamonds set in a cluster custom 18k gold mounting. 2 larger center diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Antique Style 3.07 Ctw. Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The perfect pair of earrings to take you from day, to night. Set with a pair of sweet old Euros, these drop earrings have the most charming look and sparkle on the ear in such a beau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Estate 14 Karat White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Leverback Earrings
Located in Addison, TX
Estate 14 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Leverback Earrings. The earrings feature a pair of beautifully matched oval shaped blu...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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14k Gold, White Gold

5.69 Carat Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings have 2 Natural Oval Cut Opals that weigh 2.95 Carats. They are surrounded by Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.38 Carats and further embellished with Natural Pink Sapphi...
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2010s American Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Central, HK
2 white SSP: 9.5-10mm-4 grams 140 D:3 3.58 carats 18 karat white gold - 19.62 grams The middle part of diamond pattern which under the pearl is being able to rotate It's a very ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.80 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Box is not included. P...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Angel Skin Coral Earrings 14K Carved Face
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These gorgeous earrings used to match the Pendant which was listed and now sold. These are carved Angel Skin Coral with an exquisite carving of a woman's face. These are 14K Yellow m...
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1840s Italian Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 19th Century Spindle Fuso Earrings Yellow Gold Portuguese 1887
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of 19th century spindle pendant earrings in 19.2kt yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1887. This pair of Victorian era pendant earrings invariably called “Brincos de Fuso”, “Fusos” ...
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1880s Portuguese Antique Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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