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Antique Reliquary Jewelry

Antique Renaissance Fleur De Lis Niello High Relief Gilt Engraved Reliquary
Antique Renaissance Fleur De Lis Niello High Relief Gilt Engraved Reliquary

Antique Renaissance Fleur De Lis Niello High Relief Gilt Engraved Reliquary

Located in Chicago, IL

Demonstrating the epitome of miniature decorative art by Renaissance European goldsmiths who fashioned quatrefoil and cruciform jewelry with heraldry or religious symbols, this centu...

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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper

Antique Iberian 18K Gold Reliquary Crucifix / Cross Pendant and Chain Necklace
Antique Iberian 18K Gold Reliquary Crucifix / Cross Pendant and Chain Necklace

Antique Iberian 18K Gold Reliquary Crucifix / Cross Pendant and Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique reliquary crucifix. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of Christ on an ornate cross with an INRI plaque above his head. The crucifix with embossed and engraved dec...

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

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Antique Rock Crystal Reliquary
Antique Rock Crystal Reliquary

Antique Rock Crystal Reliquary

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L 38.5 in

Antique Rock Crystal Reliquary

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Esteemed, rare and early reliquary. The intricately handmade and elaborately detailed filigree chain and framed rock crystal locket measure 38.5" circa 1850.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket

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W 0.99 in D 0.48 in L 1.66 in

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket

Located in Chicago, IL

RELIQUARY PENDANT IN BOOK FORM Probably southern Germany, 1630–40 Gilded silver, verre églomisé Weight 13.2 grams; dimensions 42 × 25 × 12 mm; opens to 40 mm Gilded silver penda...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Reliquary Secret Locket Pendant in 18k Rose Gold, Religious Pendant
Antique Reliquary Secret Locket Pendant in 18k Rose Gold, Religious Pendant

Antique Reliquary Secret Locket Pendant in 18k Rose Gold, Religious Pendant

Located in PARIS, FR

Antique reliquary locket pendant in 18k rose gold. On one side, the pendant is decorated with a miniature on paper depicting Saint Jerome praying before a cross, with a skull in the ...

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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French Gothic Revival Medieval Gilt Bronze Dore Reliquary Jewelry Box
Antique French Gothic Revival Medieval Gilt Bronze Dore Reliquary Jewelry Box

Antique French Gothic Revival Medieval Gilt Bronze Dore Reliquary Jewelry Box

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique French Gothic Revival/Medieval gilt bronze jewelry casket, with prorcelain panels, circa 1870.

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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian 18th Century Religious Reliquary Locket Yellow Gold Portuguese
Antique Georgian 18th Century Religious Reliquary Locket Yellow Gold Portuguese

Antique Georgian 18th Century Religious Reliquary Locket Yellow Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique Georgian 18th century religious reliquary locket in yellow gold, Portuguese.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Antique 17th Century Carved Rock Crystal Cross Pendant Reliquary Religious
Rare Antique 17th Century Carved Rock Crystal Cross Pendant Reliquary Religious

Rare Antique 17th Century Carved Rock Crystal Cross Pendant Reliquary Religious

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, rare cross pendant dates from circa 1650, crafted in either Spain or France. Made from pure rock crystal, the pendant showcases the gemstone's unrivalled clarity, r...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique Gilded Silver Renaissance Reliquary Pendant in Book Form
Antique Gilded Silver Renaissance Reliquary Pendant in Book Form

Antique Gilded Silver Renaissance Reliquary Pendant in Book Form

Located in Chicago, IL

Reliquary Pendant in Book Form Southern Germany, probably Augsburg, c. 1550 Gilded silver, verre églomisé Weight 14.1 grams; dimensions 35 × 29 × 13 mm Gilded silver pendant in b...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

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c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross
c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross

c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross

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H 1.57 in W 0.98 in L 33 in

c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross

Located in Honolulu, HI

Antique Victorian gold-filled book chain necklace, circa 1890s. Features a highly detailed, hand-engraved Gothic-style cross pendant. A key feature is the specialized open-clasp mech...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold-filled

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Dual-Purpose Brooch and Pendant, 1890
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Dual-Purpose Brooch and Pendant, 1890

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Dual-Purpose Brooch and Pendant, 1890

Located in Honolulu, HI

This antique Victorian-era piece, dating from circa 1880 to 1900, is a representative example of the Etruscan Revival movement in jewelry. The design is characterized by an architect...

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Early 20th Century British Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Other, Gold-filled

French Antique brooch in gold metal and rock crystals
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French Antique brooch in gold metal and rock crystals

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H 1.97 in D 0.4 in Dm 1.19 in

French Antique brooch in gold metal and rock crystals

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Gorgeous and unique classic gold brooch with faceted rock crystal. It features a design with intricate floral motifs and 22 set round crystals. The large pyramidal crystal in the ce...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal

Victorian Gilded Brass Mourning Brooch with Engraved Shield Motif, c. 1880
Victorian Gilded Brass Mourning Brooch with Engraved Shield Motif, c. 1880

Victorian Gilded Brass Mourning Brooch with Engraved Shield Motif, c. 1880

Located in Milford, DE

A striking late-Victorian mourning brooch crafted in gilded brass, showcasing the ornate architectural engraving and shield-form motif characteristic of the Aesthetic Movement (c. 18...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

Brass

14k Italian Gold Crucifix Pendant Necklace for Men, only made to order.
14k Italian Gold Crucifix Pendant Necklace for Men, only made to order.

14k Italian Gold Crucifix Pendant Necklace for Men, only made to order.

Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI

This made-to-order modern crucifix pendant is a beautiful and elegant way to express your faith. The crucifix is crafted in solid 14k gold and features a refined stylized design with...

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2010s Italian Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold

Emmons Large Detailed Etched Gilded Gold Hardware Optional Pendant & Brooch
Emmons Large Detailed Etched Gilded Gold Hardware Optional Pendant & Brooch

Emmons Large Detailed Etched Gilded Gold Hardware Optional Pendant & Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Emmons wonderfully elegant gilded gold vermeil hardware etched optional brooch & pendant accented with multicolor accents, measures 3 inches by 3 1/3 inches in circumference. ...

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Brooches

New Italian 14k Gold 17.5" Classic Polished Beads Rosary Necklace Crucifix Cross
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New Italian 14k Gold 17.5" Classic Polished Beads Rosary Necklace Crucifix Cross

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Italian Weight: 6 Grams Chain Type: Polished Gold Beads Rosary Necklace w/ Dangle Cross Pendant Chain Length: 17.5 inches (measured next to a ruler)...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch

Located in London, GB

Wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver hand engraved brooch in an ornate design. The brooch features a lovely scroll pattern gilded in rose gold. It is not stamped, but tests as...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal
Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal

Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal

Located in Madrid, ES

This elegant Spanish brooch from the 17th century is crafted in gilt metal, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and refined style of the era. Its intricate design and timeless bea...

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Antique 17th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

14K Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant Necklace
14K Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant Necklace

14K Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant Necklace

Located in Stuart, FL

14k yellow gold crucifix pendant necklace. Pendant measures to be 25.5mm x 17.5mm, comes on a 14.5 inch diamond cut cable chain, has a spring ring to open and close necklace, and nec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Engraved 14 Karat Gold Crucifix or Cross Pendant
Antique Edwardian Engraved 14 Karat Gold Crucifix or Cross Pendant

Antique Edwardian Engraved 14 Karat Gold Crucifix or Cross Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine antique crucifix or pendant cross. In 14k yellow gold and decoratively engraved to both the front and back. The center of each side of the pendant is engraved with ini...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant #23690
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant #23690

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H 0.18 in W 0.87 in L 1.88 in

18 Karat Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant #23690

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Hollow Crucifix Pendant- This 18 karat yellow gold hollow crucifix pendant features a beautifully detailed design that symbolizes faith and devotion. Its rich g...

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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Bronze Ivy Brooch
Art Deco French Bronze Ivy Brooch

Art Deco French Bronze Ivy Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco French Bronze Ivy Brooch from the 1920's. Deco hand hammered bronze work with patinaed wash added for depth. Early plunger clasp. 2.5" x 1". Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Gold Logo Monogram Openwork Chunky Brooch
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Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Gold Logo Monogram Openwork Chunky Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Relief Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% G...

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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Italian Gold Rosary Cross Memory of Confirmation Ricordo Della Cresima Pendant
Italian Gold Rosary Cross Memory of Confirmation Ricordo Della Cresima Pendant

Italian Gold Rosary Cross Memory of Confirmation Ricordo Della Cresima Pendant

Located in Miami Beach, FL

20th Century 18k yellow gold Italian Rosary with a cross pendant as well as the Memory of Confirmation Ricordo Della Cresima Pendant. This is a Rosary not a necklace. If you want t...

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20th Century Italian More Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Gilded Gold Vermeil Detailed Floral Brooch
Large Gilded Gold Vermeil Detailed Floral Brooch

Large Gilded Gold Vermeil Detailed Floral Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful large gilded gold vermeil finish brooch is detailed with swirls of florals and leafs. The length across measures 3 1/2", height is 1 1/2", depth is 2/8".

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

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Located in Northampton, MA

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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings

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Gold, Silver, Steel

Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
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Located in Firenze, IT

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Chicago, IL

A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love,...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Signet Rings

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22 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Necklace From The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Located in Princeton, NJ

A highly unusual and rare 22 karat yellow gold integrated pendant necklace prominently featuring a large dark blue cabochon stone in a bezel setting. The pendant is extremely detaile...

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Antique Mother of Pearl Rosary bead necklace, INRI cross pendant
Antique Mother of Pearl Rosary bead necklace, INRI cross pendant

Antique Mother of Pearl Rosary bead necklace, INRI cross pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique mother of pearl rosary bead necklace. Squared off mother of pearl beads with a bronze metal chain link intercepting, there is a heart shaped bead at the chest wh...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Brass

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

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W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
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Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

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Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Antique 12 Rock Crystals Gilt Bronze Caged Ring MedievalStyle Amuletic Pendant
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Located in Chicago, IL

This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle...

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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Byzantine Gold Icon Ring, circa 6th-10th Century
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Byzantine Gold Icon Ring, circa 6th-10th Century

Located in London, GB

Byzantine gold icon ring. The central flat circular plaque engraved and with niello, finely depicting the image of Christ with halo between two crosses, all to a slim fully rounded w...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Signet Rings

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Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in SE

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Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with Pink Tourmalines

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Located in New York, NY

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Georgian Foiled-Back Rock Crystal Ring Size 9.5 Sterling
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Georgian Foiled-Back Rock Crystal Ring Size 9.5 Sterling

Located in Northampton, MA

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Rosary Beads #25309
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14K Yellow Gold Rosary Beads #25309

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Rosary Beads Classic 14k yellow gold rosary beads featuring a timeless devotional design, beautifully crafted with elegant detail and meaningful style. Hallmark: Is...

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Antique Reliquary Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of antique reliquary jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of silver, gold and gilt metal, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of antique reliquary jewelry 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 19th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of antique reliquary jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of antique reliquary jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 carnelian versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of antique reliquary jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Reliquary Jewelry?

The price for a piece of antique reliquary jewelry starts at $260 and tops out at $65,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $9,263.