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Elegant Victorian Seed Pearl Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely, high quality Victorian Seed Pearl Earrings with rose diamond accents. Heavy 14k gold
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1860s American Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Elegant Victorian Seed Pearl Earrings
Elegant Victorian Seed Pearl Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Elegant Victorian Seed Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, high quality Victorian Seed Pearl Earrings with rose diamond accents. Heavy 14k gold
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1870s American Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Elegant Victorian Seed Pearl Earrings
Elegant Victorian Seed Pearl Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug crawling up a staff capped with a solitary pearl
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1870s British Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
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W 0.5 in L 2 in
Victorian Seed Pearl Double Heart and Bow Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian seed pearl double heart brooch, with the double hearts set below a bow, surmounting
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1890s British Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian seed pearl 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings. Featuring half balls and
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1890s British Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Victorian Seed Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
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W 0.75 in D 0.24 in L 2.96 in
Victorian Seed Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
interlocking horseshoes pervaded with a single row of round seed pearls which sit atop a rose gold band. This
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19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Crystal Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and crystal, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.04 carat ruby, 15 karat yellow gold swallow brooch
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1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 1.06 in L 1.38 in
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with 9k gold
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Imitation Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and imitation gemstone, 18k yellow gold cross
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and 14ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 14 carat yellow gold, 14 carat rose gold cross
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Ring Red Paste 10k Rose Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian seed pearl and red paste ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and 1.39 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 1.39 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Sunflower Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian pearl and diamond necklace. The piece showcases a heavily detailed, hand
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Stunning Antique Late Victorian 15 Carat yellow gold Brooch Encrusted with Seed Pearls and Peridots
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
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W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.52 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed-Pearl Gold Starburst Pin-Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
simple chain can be added to the 2 bails for pendant wear. It is covered in natural seed pearls and made
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and 1.16 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 1.16 ct diamond, 15 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite Victorian ring is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features six lustrous seed pearls arranged
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique seed pearl and enamel, 18 karat gold pendant; part of our
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.1 in W 0.83 in L 18 in
Victorian Seed Pearl and Enamel 15 Carat Gold Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
enamel is a carved star encrusted with Perls and the frame around the outside also features a pearl halo
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1880s British Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Bracelet Antique 16K Gold Mesh Cuff
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
A very rare Antique Bracelet, Victorian Bracelet circa 1890s Cuff Bracelet, Gold Mesh Bracelet Seed
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1890s Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel Diamond Silver Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Victorian 14k gold snake bracelet, featuring seed pearls, and old mine cut diamonds
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19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Seed Pearl & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning design that features 6 natural seed pearls set in the centre and a natural ruby on each shoulder
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting an open heart motif with a romantically frilled edge Set with natural freshwater seed
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch in original box
Located in Brighton, GB
with Beautiful Seed Pearls. Could Easily be Converted to a Pendant (Please ask for me details
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Late Georgian/Early Victorian Seed Pearl and Rose cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Joelton, TN
of delicate seed pearls, adding a touch of refined sophistication. The bangle itself is adorned with
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

9ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring With Hand Carved Gold Work
Located in Brighton, GB
cluster ring. Set with a natural seed pearl centre, plus a cluster of natural seed pearls making a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Ring Conversion 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the seed pearl ring is
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Puffy Victorian Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant from the late 1900's. Set in sterling with pave seed
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
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W 0.95 in L 0.95 in
Seed Pearl & Enamel 14K Bar Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Victorian seed pearl & enamel 14K bar pin, circa 1900. This 14 karat yellow gold bar pin
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 15ct Gold Etruscan Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Seed Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Etruscan Seed Pearl Brooch/Pendant Circa 1880 Free
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

1871 Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.05 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold
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1870s English Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
thirty-one graduating seed pearls. The feature setting of this Victorian seed pearl necklace is
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1880s Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.2 in W 1.05 in L 2.68 in
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian seed pearl and enamel, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our antique
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.8 in W 0.4 in L 18.25 in
Antique 1890s Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold bangle; part of our
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Victorian seed pearl and enamel, 15 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 4.10Ct Aquamarine and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 15 karat gold. This impressive Victorian seed pearl and aquamarine brooch is supplied
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1880s Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Onyx, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
thirty-two impressive natural and seed pearls, segmented with black hot enamel. This stunning Victorian
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique Victorian seed pearl and 15k yellow gold, 9k yellow gold and platinum
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond and Coral, Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and pink coral, 0.62 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1840s, Antique Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 9k yellow gold memorial brooch; part of our diverse
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1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

1840s, Antique Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch
1840s, Antique Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch
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H 0.26 in W 0.94 in L 1.26 in
Victorian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Clover Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
turquoise pieces surrounded by seed pearls to create a clover motif centrally set on an open 5 row bangle
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Four Strand Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian Four Strand Seed Pearl Necklace. This vintage 18 Karat Rose Gold necklace features four
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
cabochon stones set in a vertical orientation accented with two tiny seed pearls side by side atop a finely
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Beetle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Amythest and Seed Pearl Beetle from the mid 19th Century set in vermeil silver. 2 large
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1860s American Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Beetle
Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Beetle
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W 0.75 in L 2.75 in
Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian era c.1890 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Black Onyx and split Natural Seed Pearl
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
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H 1.15 in W 0.52 in
Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian onyx, gold and seed pearl locket pendant circa 1880's. Lovely buckle motif with photo
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Porcelain Seed-Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An original antique from the 19th century, this 14k brooch is studded with seed pearls and centers
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Victorian 9 karat gold round sized agate brooch created with lovely seed pearls
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Agate, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
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H 0.2 in Dm 1.07 in
Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Natural Seed Pearls. Measures Approx Width 40.5mm & Height 13mm All of our items are either Antique
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
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H 0.52 in W 1.6 in
Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove from the late 19th Century. Pave turquoises and
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1870s French Late Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Ruby and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
approximately 0.25-carat ruby and accompanied north and south by two seed pearls and ornately engraved flowers
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Victorian Onyx 14 kt Gold and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch from the late 19th Century. 2.75" x
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1880s American Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Onyx, Pearl, Gilt Metal, 14k Gold

Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch
Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch
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W 0.5 in L 2.75 in
Victorian Natural Freshwater Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bones accented by a row of round natural freshwater seed pearls, well-matched Completed by a 10 karat
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
3mm seed pearls and set in 14kt yellow gold.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Porcelain Seed-Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
natural seed pearls which halo the piece. Made in 14k yellow gold. Pendant Length: 1.1 inches
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Horseshoe Turquoise & Seed Pearl 15k Gold Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
surrounding bracelet dotted with seed pearls. It has a very secure clasp with a chain safety clasp. The
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian Horseshoe Turquoise & Seed Pearl 15k Gold Bracelet
Victorian Horseshoe Turquoise & Seed Pearl 15k Gold Bracelet
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H 0.63 in Dm 2.125 in L 6.25 in
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl Buckle Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Late Victorian 1890s gold satined chain bracelet set with seed pearls. This
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Seed Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.29 Carat diamond, seed pearl and blue enamel, 15 karat
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Seed Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Antique Victorian Seed Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique victorian seed pearl you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an antique victorian seed pearl from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique victorian seed pearl has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Estate Jewelry, Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Sloan & Company are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our antique victorian seed pearl for sale are for women, but there are 69 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Victorian Seed Pearl?

Prices for an antique victorian seed pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $249 and can go as high as $18,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,467.

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.