Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
EARLY VICTORIAN STYLE
Also called Romantic period jewelry, antique early Victorian jewelry and watches were a celebration of the young monarch’s love.
When Prince Albert became engaged to Queen Victoria, he gave her a serpent ring with emerald eyes, her birthstone. While this may seem a bit simple for our contemporary tastes, the serpent symbolizes eternity, and has become a popular motif in jewelry. The tail in the serpent’s mouth forms an unbroken circle. This dewy-eyed happiness trickled down to the masses and men and women favored jewelry that was sentimental and full of symbolism. Today, antique Victorian jewelry is very coveted and highly collectible.
Romantic period jewelry tends to be feminine and ornate. Flowers, hearts, birds, and bows were just some of the common decorative motifs. These pieces were embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. It was common to express your devotion with jewelry — REGARD and DEAREST rings were particularly popular. These rings were set with stones that corresponded to each letter: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond.
Most often, the design of the ring was simple, with the stones going across the shank of the ring in a line, but it was not uncommon to see a REGARD ring in a flower formation, with each stone set in the petal of the flower.
Another common early Victorian ring style was two hands clasping a flower or stone. They came in many styles and were made of coral and ivory but also of gold with precious and semiprecious gemstones. These rings, while not exclusively Victorian, are often associated with the time period and symbolized friendship. Lockets enclosed with hair, cameos depicting cupid or a loved one’s face and enamel pieces were also popular.
The early Victorian period corresponded with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Jewelry, no longer made only by hand, became more affordable during the 19th century. The growing middle class also helped increase the demand for it. This was reflected in how women styled their jewelry; they were not afraid to adorn themselves from head to toe with stacking and layering in between. Considering the time period (this was before the California Gold Rush), a lot of pieces in the Romantic period were made using low-karat gold or were gold-plated. Fine gold wire was also employed frequently to add to the design. This is a nice trick to know when determining the date of Victorian jewelry.
Find a range of antique Romantic period brooches, necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Style: Early Victorian
Early Victorian, Gold Filled & Amethyst Intaglio Fob
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This beautiful 19th Century fob features an oval amethyst intaglio seal with initials inscribed into it. The piece dates to circa 1840, is gold ...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Amethyst, Gold, Gold-filled
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with rose cut diamonds total approx. 1.50 ct - G/H - SI/P - 60cm
Detailed description
the length of the necklace is 60 cm long by 1.0 mm w...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Necklace and pendant set with rose cut diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with gold and silver entourage pendant with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - G/H - SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
necklace is 45 cm long and 1.0 mm wide
siz...
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1990s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Chain with solitair pendant set with diamond 14k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with a solitaire pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.00ct – K/L – SI – 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide
the pen...
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1880s French Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Dutch Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace
This rose cut diamond flower necklace is a lovely Early Victorian era piec...
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1860s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Medallion pendant of lapis lazuli and set with diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold medallion pendant with lapis lazuli and rose diamonds set on silver. 0.15ct – G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the pendant is 5.5 cm long by 3.3 cm wide
weight 1...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Silver
chain and pendant with diamonds 14k gold and 835 silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with diamonds. 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide
th...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, diamond, and seed pearl necklace comprised of a gold and blue enamel baton link chain with seed pearl spacers, suspending a pendant in the fo...
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1840s French Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver pendant set with rose diamonds up to 0.30ct – G/H – SI – size. 1.7cm x 9.7mm
detailed description:
the size of the pendant is 1.7 cm long by 9.7 mm wide...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Chain with Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
gold with silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds 2.00ct on a 14k yellow gold necklace - 45 cm
detailed description:
The length of the necklace is 45 cm long by 1.4 mm wide
the ...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 0.80ct – I/J – SI – 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide
the pendant is ...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Vinaigrette 10 Carat Yellow Gold Perfume Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Try to go back in time to the Early Victorian era and imagine how many wonderful stories this spectacular piece has to tell.
Meticulously crafted in 10 carat yellow gold, this ornate vinaigrette locket...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Royal Blue Enamel and Paste Heart Pendant with Bouquet, circa 1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely early Victorian sterling silver paste pendant with a border of paste stones and royal blue enamel, most likely was a pendant given as a gift to a loved one. The beautiful blue...
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1860s British Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 14k white gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with old mine cut and rose diamonds. 3.00ct - 45cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 1.0 mm wide....
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold pendant with rose cut diamond 0.25ct set in silver
detailed description
The pendant is 2.5 cm high and 1.8 cm wide
Weight: 4.6 grams
Occupied with:
33 - (1.3 mm - 2.8 m...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with a rose gold and silver pendant set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 1.00ct - G/H - SI - 50 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the neckl...
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1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
22K Gold Victorian Diamond Ruby and Emerald Curtain Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1840, this 22k gold medallion pendant is a treasure. Encrusted with colorful antique gemstones, the pendant contains a stunning array of hand cut diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. The pendant takes its shape from a coin, with a ribbed outside border and a curtain medallion...
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1840s European Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cabochon banded agate, natural pearl 15K rose gold large antique English cross
19th Century
Composed of well matched banded agate cabochons forming an elongated vertical white line against a dark background with each arm ending in three silvery white natural pearls. Original bale of substantial size centered with a dimunitive cabochon banded agate flanked by natural pearls.
Banded agate has been prized for its beauty and protective powers for thousands of years, making it particularly well suited for a cross. The gem is thought to shield the wearer from negative energies, promote calmness and enhance self-confidence.
Victorian banded agate jewelry...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold and silver heart locket with diamond and rock crystal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and silver locket pendant (or brooch with brooch fitting) in a stylized heart or drop shape with an elegant bow on top. In the middle a drop shaped rock crystal incr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Chalcedony Intaglio Fox Seal Fob
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique early Victorian 9 karat gold seal fob pendant. This gorgeous seal fob with typical scrolling arches leading to an integral bail attached to a gold split ring. The split ri...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
10K Gold Engine-Turned Mourning Locket with Braided Hair
Located in Venice, CA
This mourning jewelry locket is a real gem. It can be opened easily with a snapping button that releases the lid and reveals the inscription in cursive hand-writing from 1845. GWCL West is the name engraved on the top and behind original bevelled glass is a generous brown haired woven braid. The hair has been kept impeccably behind the thick glass. The edge of the medallion locket...
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1840s European Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Carnelian Ornate Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique early Victorian 15 karat gold and carnelian fob pendant. This beautiful ornate fob with lions head and scrolling arches leading to an integral bail attached to a gold spli...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Carnelian, 15k Gold
4.35tcw 14K Natural Dark Green Pear Emerald & Marquise Diamond Accent Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A lovely emerald and diamond necklace. The center of attention is the stunning teardrop/pear-cut emerald that showcases a ravishing dark green color with very good clarity and luster...
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2010s Zambian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 14K Gold and Enamel Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1850, this 14k gold Victorian locket would have been worn as a reminder of a loved one. The forget-me-not flower was a meaningful symbol in Victorian jewelry. It has five petal...
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1850s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Italian Early 19th Century Gold Cameo Pendant, Circle of Nicolo Morelli
Located in London, GB
A stunning early 19th century Italian hardstone cameo pendant, probably circle of Nicola Morelli. This beautiful four layered agate is carved from on...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Garnet Cabochon Necklace, C.1840
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent 18k gold garnet necklace made in the early Victorian period c.1840.
The necklace is made from high-carat go...
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Early 19th Century Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Cross Early 19th Century with Fancy-Cut Citrine and Gold, circa 1840
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique cross early 19th Century cross of approximately 30 cts. natural lemon yellow Citrines. The larger oval cut stones have fancy pavilion face...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Multi-Stone Early Victorian Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold antique pendant from the 1880s. At the center is a precious topaz weighing approximately 10 carats. Surrounding this center are six quartz stones weighing app...
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1880s Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine early Victorian diamond detachable centrepiece set with an old-cut diamond surrounded by eight diamond-set petals, all within an ornate openwork scroll design plaque suspending an old-cut diamond drop, set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.3 carats in total, strung to five rows of cultured saltwater pearls measuring approximately 5mm in diameter, with two early Victorian plaques...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
14ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Necklace
Located in London, GB
14ct 585 Gold & Silver 925 15.75" Necklace
Back & Chain is 14ct Gold and I believe the front is possibly silver or platinum
11 X GENUINE old mine cut DIAMO...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early Victorian Topaz and Gold Repousse Suite
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and gold repousse suite, the necklace consisting of nine graduating from the centre oval faceted topazes, set on gold collets ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Large Aquamarine Diamond and Enamel Pendant, ca. 1860s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant, ca. 1860s
A large aquamarine pendant from the Victorian era (ca. 1860s). The aquamarine weighs ca....
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
15ct Gold Antique Necklace with 9ct Heart & Amethyst Drops
Located in London, GB
15ct 585 Gold Antique 16.75" Necklace
All three pendants are 9ct gold
The Chain is 15ct Gold stamped 15ct on the barrel clasp which is secure
2 x Amethyst teardrop gemstones
with a central 9ct gold seed pearl surround heart - stamped 9ct with an unknown makers mark
This heart possibly once housed a single heart shaped gemstone...
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1880s British Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early Victorian Diamond and Ruby Cross
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian diamond and ruby cross, the eleven old European-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.25 carats in total, surrounded by a frame c...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Floral Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant with a floral center. Does double duty, truly a wonderful piece. Antique C style pin back. Set in 14kt Yellow Gold . Measuring 1.83 in wide...
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1860s Italian Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Early Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Locket
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian blue enamel, pearl and diamond locket, to the centre a 18th century miniature portrait depicting the head of a lady in a blue dress, within a border of old-cut diamonds on a blue enamel oval mount set with half pearls and rose-cut diamonds in foliate motifs, brooch pin to back and detachable pearl and diamond set pendant loop, inscribed to back "Frances Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham died September 27th 1734, with fitted case, circa 1840, measuring 4.2 x 2.5 cm, gross weight 17.1 grams.
This antique locket is in good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Unmarked tested as 18ct gold.
A delightful antique portrait brooch...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Antique Necklace
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic Victorian style silver and gold Diamond necklace. The length of the chain is 19 inches, with a south sea pearl pendant hanging from it.
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21st Century and Contemporary Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond and Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique early 19th century silver triple drop panel filigree cross pendant. The three graduated silver panels of open scrollwork are set with rose-cut diamonds in dome-sha...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
7.40 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Drop Pendant 14K Gold
Located in US
This amazing 7.40ct antique-style cluster drop pendant, is made of 14K yellow gold. The center feature a natural 5.0ct 100% natural Colombian emerald, light green color. This beautif...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Split Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A bright blue turquoise and split pearl 14k gold early Victorian cross pendant. This cross is in excellent condition with no discoloration for he turquoise and the pearls are all cre...
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1850s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
English Victorian Enamel Banded Agate Gold Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Granulation... glorious granulation! Look closely to appreciate the incredible amount of labor that was required to create this stunning oversized Victorian treasure. A large cabocho...
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1870s Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Pendant Brooch with Old Mine & Rose Cut, Approx 3.60 Ctw
Located in Danvers, MA
Absolutely gorgeous in person, this glittery antique diamond pendant brooch is very large and special. I believe it was once part of a ...
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19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
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