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Victorian Turquoise Pendant with Dice 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise pendant with dice in 18 karat yellow gold. This beautiful and highly unusual
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Pendant Necklace Brooch 18K Gold Etruscan c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique Victorian turquoise cabochon cluster pendant
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Buckle Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Buckle Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1860 Beautiful Buckle Pendant Set
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 15ct yellow gold pendant dating back to the Victorian era. The pendant features a
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique Victorian creation. A cluster pendant handcrafted from a warm yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise and 14K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant created with turquoise cabochon stones
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a massive Victorian era cross pendant crafted in 14K gold. It features natural round
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Enamel Pendant 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Victorian - Art Nouveau Pendant set with fabulous Turquoise cabochons in a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Knot Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Knot Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Pretty, Victorian gold pendant. Beautifully
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Arts & Crafts 15ct Gold Turquoise Matrix Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Matrix Pendant Victorian Circa 1890 15ct Gold From the Victorian Arts
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Victorian brooch and pendant handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The brooch features
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct two Colour Gold Victorian Turquoise Swallow Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Pretty, Victorian 9ct yellow & rose gold
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Mindi Mond Victorian Turquoise Briolette Diamond Gold Snake Pendant
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
From our Reconceived Collection…. An original Victorian Circa 1880’s textured gold turquoise brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Crescent Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous Victorian pendant is handcrafted in 15 karat yellow gold with natural turquoise
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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Leaf Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning leaf shaped pendant from the Victorian Era. The pendant is elegantly outlined by 1 carat
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Original Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Original Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Pendant. An array of old rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Shell Cameo Turquoise Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant and pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features a shell
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 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
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Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Antique Victorian 15 karat (15K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant mourning locket set with five
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Carved Turquoise Diamond Ruby Snake Fob Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold long fob chain, with attached pendant, featuring carved turquoise, adorned with
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise

Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 2.28 Cttw. Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz, and Diamond Pendant Necklace, a
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Turquoise Enamel Shamrock Pendant in 9ct Gold, circa 1880-1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A pretty antique Victorian pendant from the late 19th Century fashioned in 9ct gold with a domed
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo & Turquoise Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Turquoise Enameled Movable Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Step into the elegance of the past with this antique Victorian 14 karat gold and turquoise enameled
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed heart shaped locket featuring Classic Victorian motif with filagree in a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
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Victorian 14k Turquoise + Diamond Round Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful turquoise and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1870s) era! This lovely
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Rare Turquoise .40 Ct Old Mine Diamond 18 KT Locket Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Love Keeper This beautiful Victorian locket pendant has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT solid gold
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Turquoise Seed Pearl Bow Heart Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an elegant Victorian bow heart pendant chain necklace crafted in 9K gold. The piece
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 1890 Turquoise Gunmetal Pencil Holder
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian c.1890 pencil holder set in gunmetal. This rare and unusual piece features one
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise

Victorian Turquoise Snake Pendant Necklace Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold L & A
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Victorian Turquoise Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant. Charming articulated drop with rows of tiny Persian
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Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise

Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
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Antique French Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This antique pendant is set with brilliant blue Persian Turquoise in a
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise & Pearl 9ct Rose Gold Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian locket featuring seed pearls and a single turquoise gemstone set in 9ct rose gold
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Necklace Antique Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality early Antique Victorian Heart Pendant set with gorgeous Persian Turquoise
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise & Onyx Victorian Lady Cameo Oval Pendant Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating Victorian lady cameo pendant showcases the mesmerizing beauty of turquoise and
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant from the mid 19th Century set in 18K gold with higher
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian 9ct Gold Front & Back Turquoise And Seed Pearls Locket
Located in Portland, England
This stunning Victorian 9ct gold front and back locket is exquisitely adorned with a natural
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Victorian Compass Windrose Diamond 15k Gold Oriental Pearl Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The beautiful pendant ,designed as a compass rose, also called Stella Maris, ist set with an
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Large Victorian, Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 18ct Gold Tested Victorian Circa 1870 The Most Fabulous, Victorian Oval
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Agate, Carved Quartz, Diamond and Turquoise, 15ct Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
this fine Victorian hardstone pendant in gold Turquoise Quality Cut Cabochon Content 0.03 carat
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Shamrock Necklace Conversion Turquoise Pearl 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s), the shamrock necklace is crafted
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise, Natural Pearl, and Enamel Lily of the Valley Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Turquoise, Natural Pearl, and Enamel Lily of the Valley Locket Victorian turquoise and
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace Heart Locket 15k Belcher Link
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & diamond heart locket pendant & necklace
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This is a fantastic 14 karat gold and turquoise Etruscan Revival pendant necklace from the
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Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15-18k Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond & Persian Turquoise Star of David
Located in New York, NY
David Pendant, C.1850s Between the span of the Victorian era and our present day, the world has seen
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 15-18K Yellow Gold 5.0 Carat Diamond, Persian Turquoise Star of David
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian 15-18K Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond and Persian Turquoise Star of David Rare Mid
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Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver

Turquoise Seed Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Convertible Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is a stunning combination of turquoise and pearls. The pendant
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Vintage 1930s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.80 Ct. Diamond Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Victorian era rare locket, shows its preciousness by the exquisite Turquoise Robin
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Carat Gold Locket with Turquoise Enamel on Both Sides
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14 carat gold locket with blue enamel on both sides and on the front of the bail has two compartments, American, end 19th century. weight: 12.2 grams dimensions: 4.5 x 2.5 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, turquoise vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel Love Knot Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian turquoise and seed pearl love knot pendant, made around 1860-1880. The velvety 15 karat
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round disk pendant necklace 18k white gold, Diskos collection, translucent turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant 18k White Gold Translucent Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round disk pendant 18k white gold, Diskos collection, translucent turquoise vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Cross pendant brooch, Pearl and paste, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magical antique Victorian era cross pendant brooch. The cross has an engraved front and is
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique turquoise and rose cut diamond necklace, circa 1870.
Located in London, GB
Antique turquoise and rose cut diamond necklace. Antique revival necklace with three turquoise set
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Two Colored Heart Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise/Green Enamel Diamonds 2.02ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped two colored pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, turquoise and dark green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 1870s 18K Gold Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Micro Mosaic Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, and micro mosaic pendant, comprising tiny mosaic panels in varying vibrant
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Edwardian 1900 British Locket Pendant Earrings Set Tricolor 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Victorian-Edwardian Suite of a Locket-pendant and drop earrings. Gorgeous suite, made in
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning antique Victorian pendant has been
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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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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Victorian Turquoise Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian turquoise pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 216 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect victorian turquoise pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic victorian turquoise pendant over the years, but those made by Alexandra Koumba, DA Jewellery and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian turquoise pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Turquoise Pendant?

The price for a victorian turquoise pendant starts at $250 and tops out at $23,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,751.

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. 

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.