Victorian necklaces were inspired from the Victorian era of Great Britain marked by the height of the British industrial revolution. Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, ruling Great Britain until her death in 1901. As the first female monarch in over a century, Victoria became the predominant trendsetter for women of her time. In general, her reign was one of peace and prosperity.

Semi-precious stones like rhinestones and crystals were used to keep victorian necklaces affordable for the mass market.