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Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Spring Chain Necklace 26"
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful spring chain from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This wonderful piece is crafted in 14kt
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Victorian 14kt Watch Chain Necklace with 18kt Extension
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning watch chain necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, the
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian 14 karat gold long rolo link pocket watch chain. The three-row chain is very well and
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Victorian Necklace 14k Rose Gold 17" Watch Chain for Charms Fancy Link
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian fancy link necklace crafted in 14k & 9k rose gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Whimsical Link Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous unusual Antique watch chain necklace made of 18k yellow gold. Extension (the top part with
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Victorian Citrine Watch Fob Slide Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Citrine: 1 round cut = 1.25ct Dimensions: necklace
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Watch Chain Link Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 18 In Vintage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Early 20th century watch chain fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The watch chain
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart (also known as
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace 10 k Gold Vermeil Medal J Dauphin
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Tourmaline Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Gold Vermeil Pendant Necklace 22
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Medal Bronze Long Chain Necklace Gold Filled J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart Black Pearl Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Tourmaline Opal Medal Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline Opal Medal Coin Sacred Heart Silver Black Pearl Chrysoprase Choker Chain 16" Necklace
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Sterling Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has one of the deepest
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, S...

Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Sacred Heart Sterling Silver Black Pearl Tourmaline Opal The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver, Silver, Go...

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Pink Tourmaline Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Blue Green Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has one of the deepest
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Opal Blue Green Tourmaline Sacred Heart Medal Silver Black Pearl Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has one of the deepest
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled

White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Necklace Gold Vermeil J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Sacred Heart Coin Medal Pendant Chain Necklace Gold Vermeil Pendant and Gold Filled
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Beads Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Turquoise, Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold, Bronze, Silver, Gold...

Pink Blue Tourmaline Opal Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Black Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Beads Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Heart of Jesus) has
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Turquoise, Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Silver, Gold-filled, 1...

Yellow Gold Victorian Link Chain Drop Pendant 14k Converted Antique Watch Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Victorian Link Chain Drop Pendant 14k Converted Antique Watch Chain Additional
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian short T-bar box pocket watch chain set with a tassel pendant. The vest T-bar
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Cube Watch Fob with Watch Chain & Dog Clasp
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a lovely late Victorian 14K gold pocket watch fob, with its original short watch chain
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This late 19th century fancy link watch chain has been crafted in solid 14k gold. It is a stunning
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Gold Locket and Yellow Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Features a 18k (tested) yellow gold rope watch chain necklace. Can be sold separate. Measurements: the
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Victorian Angel Wing Necklace with Diamond and Seed Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
dimensionality. Once a pin, we converted the piece into a pendant and attached a 14k gold chain. The back of
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Carved Citrine Fob & Rope Twist Watch Chain/Necklace - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
watch chain - now more commonly worn (with a pendant/fob) as a triple strand gold chain necklace
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Antique 19th Century American Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Carved Citrine Fob & Rope Twist Watch Chain/Necklace - 19th Century
Georgian Carved Citrine Fob & Rope Twist Watch Chain/Necklace - 19th Century
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W 1.13 in D 0.63 in Dm 0.13 in L 65 in
Victorian Diamond Encrusted Arrow Pendant with Silver Front and 14K Gold Back
Located in Venice, CA
9K Gold Victorian Fettered Link English Watch Chain and Vintage 14K Gold Italian Snake Chain
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Carnelian, 14k Gold

Victorian Mixed Metals and Agate Floral Motif Spinner Fob Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Agate, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Chain Necklace Medal Sacred Heart Pink Tourmaline 16" Long J Dauphin The Sacred Heart
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche. Gorgeous long necklace with an open face
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Gold Fob Lapis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch chain. Today it can be styled as a pendant by putting it on a wire or a chain necklace.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Victorian Gold Fob Lapis
Victorian Gold Fob Lapis
W 0.75 in L 5.25 in
Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
Masonic 27th degree fob-seal from the Victorian Era. Beautiful historical piece of the Masonic
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Y Vintage Nephrite Jade Cabochon Fob/Seal Pendant
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
. Fobs were often worn at the end of pocket watch chains or on lapel pins in Victorian times. Today they
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Y Vintage Nephrite Jade Cabochon Fob/Seal Pendant
14Y Vintage Nephrite Jade Cabochon Fob/Seal Pendant
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W 0.91 in D 0.67 in L 1.58 in
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Victorian Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Victorian Watch Chain. Chain Measuring 6 in. long with a Gold Knot that has a center rose
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Antique 1870s Victorian More Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Ribbed Shield Pendant
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Victorian shields and watch fobs, this pendant is a fusion of classical and modern
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
but old which is a combination I LOVE!!!! A vintage gold watch chain suspending a fringe of antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Intricate Chain / Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Intricate Necklace / Watch Fob - 14 Inches. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Vienna, AT
Most elegant golden chain of pocket watch. GOLD (14 CARAT GOLD / 585) Skipping ring and
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Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Victorian Watch Chain and Garnet Greyhound Dog Head Fob
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique and charming fob watch chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Victorian Gold Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful period long chain from the Victorian era. Beautifully rendered in 12K, pink gold
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14K Anchor Link 24.5" Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
addition and that the chain is possibly Victorian or Edwardian. It may have been a pocket watch fob chain
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Early 20th Century American Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Victorian Gold Slide Necklace with Amethyst Slide from 1876
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful, authentic, Victorian 14K Yellow Gold slide necklace is a full 60 inches long, and
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Fob Necklace. This classic necklace
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Agate Spinner Fob Locket and Braided Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
spectacular and feminine diamond watch pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1894) era! Swiss in origin, this
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant and Old Watch Chain
Located in Boca Raton, FL
pendant and old watch chain. The pendant is from the early 20th Century, and the necklace also appears to
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Lion Figural Watch Fob Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless elegance of our antique 14k yellow gold Lion Figural Watch Fob Pendant
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Watch Chain Necklace Victorian 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the watch chain necklace victorian 14k you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a watch chain necklace victorian 14k from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A watch chain necklace victorian 14k can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Most of our watch chain necklace victorian 14k for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Watch Chain Necklace Victorian 14k?

Prices for a watch chain necklace victorian 14k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $12,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,203.

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.