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Antique Victorian Cabochon Cut Banded Agate Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold. Condition This magnificent antique Victorian jewelry suite is exceptional quality set with
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Bracelets

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Agate, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Bracelet Pink Enamel Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
of Victorian era jewelry. The bracelet is a bright yellow gold with a supple feel to the touch, a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Mourning Bangle Bracelet Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
small that reminds you of your beloved one. Made of 14k (tested) yellow gold, the bangle holds a button
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Coral Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Conversion Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian era ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Boar Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
accented by a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.04 carat, eye-clean and white Tested as 14 karat gold
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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

Vintage Victorian Diamond Silver on Yellow Gold Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Antique Victorian Drop Earrings. Securely Hand set with 42 Rose cut Diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Spinning Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Charm Pendant Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8ct Natural Opal Necklace Antique Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian natural opal pendant & necklace crafted in 15 karat yellow gold (circa
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold by Krementz. Oval faceted amethyst measures 21mm x 11mm (estimated at 9
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Boulder Opal Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with areas of white opal with strong blue/violet play-of-color Set in polished gold bezel Tested as
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Goose Bird Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
body Eye is a round cabochon of garnet - medium dark purplish red Tested as 14 karat gold Circa
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Carved Cameo Ring 10k Yellow Gold Cannetille Jewelry Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Natural carved coral measures 16mm x 8mm. The coral is in good condition (free of cracks
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Enamel Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Infinity Knot Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian bracelet (circa 1850s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Three old
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Victorian Rubies Cocktail Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Victorian Rubies Cocktail Ring , Bring back the style of the days gone
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Victorian Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Victorian Sapphires Cocktail Ring , Bring back the style of the days
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Enamel Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Infinity Knot Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian bracelet (circa 1850s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Three old
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Ornate Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Peridot 14 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
saturation. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1900. Snakes measure: 9/16 x 9/16 inch. Total length: 2 3/8
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Moss Agate Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold 8.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Our jeweler rounded the
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Hair Ring 18k Yellow Gold Sz 10 Band Vintage Mourning Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Comedy Mask Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ribbed engraving wrapping partially down stickpin Tested as 18 karat gold Circa 1890 Head measures
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fireplace Bellow Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880 Bellow measures: 5/16 x 3/4 inch Total weight: 2.0 grams Billowing
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Yellow Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
late Victorian period in the late 1800s. With revivals of antique-style jewelry in the late 20th and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 9k Yellow Gold Oval Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant antique Victorian opal & diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 9 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Ring Conversion 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Our jeweler rounded the
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Victorian Sapphires and Rubies Cocktail Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Victorian Sapphires and Rubies Cocktail Ring , Bring back the style of
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Marcus & Co. Sapphire Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of gold beading. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Signed Marcus for Marcus and Co.. Circa: 1890s. Head
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 22 karat yellow gold, 20.25 carat coral and 0.05
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
Antique Victorian 20.25 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
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Antique Victorian Ring Coral Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage coral ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hallmarks for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1860's. Length: 62 inches. Width at widest: 1/4 inch. Total weight: 54.1
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890's Victorian Labradorite Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorilla Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gray in body color with moderate adularescence - blue, yellow, and green flash. With glass eyes and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Circus Bear Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
textured fur finish with rose cut diamond eyes. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1880s. Bear measures: 1/4 x
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Snake Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Victorian snake brooch is just beautiful. It has pink and Blue stones detailed and chased
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Snake Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Victorian Snake Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
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W 0.1 in D 0.07 in L 0.18 in
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.75 Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian era ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. One
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian 0.38 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our antique
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
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Victorian Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is a different colour and holds a different face and expression which are all set in yellow gold
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

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Yellow Gold

Victorian 1880s 15k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive boxed antique Victorian 15 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

Victorian 1880s 15k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Victorian 1880s 15k Yellow Gold Bracelet
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H 0.11 in W 1.4 in L 7.09 in
Victorian Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Antique Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Rare Victorian Ring, Antique Ring, Ceylon Sapphire Ring, Diamond Ring, 14K Gold Ring (carefully
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Amethyst Cufflinks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.6 grams
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cufflinks

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9k yellow gold hand painted miniature portrait pendant
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
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W 1.57 in L 2.24 in
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian yellow gold long chain, circa 1890s This all hand made chain was used as a
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Turquoise yellow gold hand chased bangle bracelet, circa 1890. This Victorian Turquoise
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Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob pendant is designed as four swirling gold snakes with engraved scale pattern. Featuring a bezel
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Carving Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 18k yellow gold cameo shell carving brooch featuring a portrait of a lady, early 1900
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Carving Brooch
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Carving Brooch
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W 1.44 in L 1.11 in
900 Late Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Devil Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 1900 Devil measures: 1/2 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2 3/8 inches Total weight: 2.0
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches

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

Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry 5.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant antique Victorian ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Emerald
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Turquoise Pin
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your style with this captivating 14k yellow gold Victorian turquoise pin. Crafted with
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1990s Victorian Brooches

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Vinaigrette 10 Carat Yellow Gold Perfume Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
spectacular piece has to tell. Meticulously crafted in 10 carat yellow gold, this ornate vinaigrette locket
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Yellow Gold Swagged Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Length: 18 1/2 inches. Station measures: 1 3/16 x 2 1/2 inches
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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Watch Fob
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Watch Fob with Sliding Station. The unique ladies watch fob features a 48" long
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Sapphire Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and old cut yellow Sapphire Solitaire ring. Perfect as
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Brooch Pin 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful pearl pin made in 18Kt yellow gold, Victorian. GRAM WEIGHT: 3.51gr GOLD: 18KT yellow
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Antique 16th Century Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian enamel Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch Pendant, 1849
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Massive and truly rare Gold brooch/pendant and black enamel. Victorian Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
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Antique 1840s Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hermes Intaglio Snake Antique Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with dual snake surround - known as caduceus, the symbol of Hermès. Represented as a Victorian love
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian agate and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Victorian pair of wire earrings. Made of 10K yellow gold, the earrings are approx 3cm in length and
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Antique 1850s Victorian Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 3 Stone Diamond Ring Trilogy 18k Yellow Gold Sz 4.75 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Three old mine cut diamonds are estimated at 0.15 carats each and total an estimated 0.45
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch. Center set with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique victorian yellow gold collar necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
A special and very modernistic design for a Victorian piece! Antique collar necklace in yellow 14
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Etruscan Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Gorgeous gold earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Each earring is crafted in 14kt yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold Victorian Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of yellow gold victorian jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 4942 antique edition and 313 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of yellow gold victorian jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A choice in our collection of yellow gold victorian jewelry from J DAUPHIN, Tiffany & Co. and Roshe Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an object in our assortment of yellow gold victorian jewelry featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of yellow gold victorian jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Victorian Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of yellow gold victorian jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $1,150,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,806.

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. 

Questions About Yellow Gold Victorian Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Indian gold is 100% pure 24 karat gold, and is very yellow in color because it is not mixed with other alloys. People from India buy this gold as an investment as well as for jewelry, and there are far fewer buyers of 18 karat and 22 karat gold. Shop a collection of Indian gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.