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Victorian 9 Carat Gold Pencil Pendant
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Pencil Pendant

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Pencil Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This victorian pendant is a pencil and has the original lead inside still. It has a foiled crystal

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant
Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant

Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A rare and fabulous pendant fob from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece is crafted in

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique yellow gold propelling pencil and dip pen, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil  Circa 1830-40s
Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil  Circa 1830-40s

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This Victorian mechanical pencil and dip pen is crafted in 9k yellow gold made by Sampson Mordan

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise and Gold Antique Mechanical Pencil
Turquoise and Gold Antique Mechanical Pencil

Turquoise and Gold Antique Mechanical Pencil

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This exquisite antique propelling pencil dates back to the Victorian era, a time when writing

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Victorian Slide Pencil with Citrine Tip
Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Victorian Slide Pencil with Citrine Tip

Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Victorian Slide Pencil with Citrine Tip

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful retractable graphite Pencil - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still

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20th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Lead

Gold and Gunmetal Carpenter's Pencil, circa 1900
Gold and Gunmetal Carpenter's Pencil, circa 1900

Gold and Gunmetal Carpenter's Pencil, circa 1900

Located in Baltimore, MD

We love this unusual telescoping carpenters pencil made of 9K gold and gunmetal. Gunmetal is a

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Extending Fob Pencil with Onyx Terminal
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Extending Fob Pencil with Onyx Terminal

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Extending Fob Pencil with Onyx Terminal

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

This lovely antique pencil extends to a full-size pencil, and collapses to a small size, originally

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil
Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very very rare 1831 solid 9-carat gold Sampson Mordan 18

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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

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Victorian Novelty Gold Elephant Propelling Pencil Unmarkeda, circa 1880
Victorian Novelty Gold Elephant Propelling Pencil Unmarkeda, circa 1880

Victorian Novelty Gold Elephant Propelling Pencil Unmarkeda, circa 1880

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty gold telescopic propelling pencil made in the form of a standing elephant

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874
Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874

Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty 9-carat gold (tested) propelling pencil made in the form of a Key, with

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty Gold and Turquoise Umbrella Propelling Pencil, Unmarked, 1884
Victorian Novelty Gold and Turquoise Umbrella Propelling Pencil, Unmarked, 1884

Victorian Novelty Gold and Turquoise Umbrella Propelling Pencil, Unmarked, 1884

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian novelty gold Propelling Pencil made in the form of a furled umbrella, decorated

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty 16-Carat Gold and Enamel Croquet Mallet Propelling Pencil
Victorian Novelty 16-Carat Gold and Enamel Croquet Mallet Propelling Pencil

Victorian Novelty 16-Carat Gold and Enamel Croquet Mallet Propelling Pencil

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty 16-carat gold (tested) propelling pencil made in the form of a croquet

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

19th Century Gold Mounted Rudraksha Seed Pencil, Unmarked, circa 1880
19th Century Gold Mounted Rudraksha Seed Pencil, Unmarked, circa 1880

19th Century Gold Mounted Rudraksha Seed Pencil, Unmarked, circa 1880

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A late 19th century gold mounted novelty telescopic Propelling Pencil formed from a Rudraksha Seed

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Antique Haute Joaillerie Gold Enamel Pencil with Diamonds and Moonstone, 1880s
Antique Haute Joaillerie Gold Enamel Pencil with Diamonds and Moonstone, 1880s

Antique Haute Joaillerie Gold Enamel Pencil with Diamonds and Moonstone, 1880s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Even more than functional, this 18K yellow gold pencil is a stunning example of Victorian haute

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Mid-19th Century American Gold Mounted Combination Pen & Pencil Goodyears Patent
Mid-19th Century American Gold Mounted Combination Pen & Pencil Goodyears Patent

Mid-19th Century American Gold Mounted Combination Pen & Pencil Goodyears Patent

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality mid-19th century American gold mounted combination propelling pencil and nib holder

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil c1850 375 Purity Large Heavy 7.5g
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil c1850 375 Purity Large Heavy 7.5g

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil c1850 375 Purity Large Heavy 7.5g

Located in Camelford, GB

ANTIQUE ROSE GOLD PROPELLING PENCIL FULLY WORKING DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose Gold

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil c1850 375 Purity Massive Heavy 18.4g
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil c1850 375 Purity Massive Heavy 18.4g

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil c1850 375 Purity Massive Heavy 18.4g

Located in Camelford, GB

Pencil Age: Antique Early Victorian c1850s Condition: Very Good for age, fully functional lovely gold

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Bargain Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil 1860 375 Purity Huge Heavy 14.4g
Bargain Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil 1860 375 Purity Huge Heavy 14.4g

Bargain Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil 1860 375 Purity Huge Heavy 14.4g

Located in Camelford, GB

Pencil Age: Antique Early Victorian c1850s Condition: Very Good for age, fully functional lovely gold

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian 1.15 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Mechanical Pencil
French Victorian 1.15 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Mechanical Pencil

French Victorian 1.15 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Mechanical Pencil

Located in Philadelphia, PA

cap reveals a mechanical pencil that measures from 1 5/8 inches to 3 1/2 inches. Twist to extend or

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian W.S. Hicks 9 Karat Yellow Gold Propelling Pencil Pendant
Victorian W.S. Hicks 9 Karat Yellow Gold Propelling Pencil Pendant

Victorian W.S. Hicks 9 Karat Yellow Gold Propelling Pencil Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Victorian W.S. Hicks 9 Karat Yellow Gold Propelling Pencil Pendant. Crafted in 9 karat yellow

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil
Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

gold Sampson Mordan 18 hole golf course tool retailed by Asprey London For the golfer who has

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian More Dining and ...

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860
Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1860 Coromandel wood gold gilt Etui sewing

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Pencil
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Pencil

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Pencil

By J&G Beasley

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 18-karat gold and enamel pencil in the form

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Pearl Propelling Pencil Bracelet in Antique Case
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Pearl Propelling Pencil Bracelet in Antique Case

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Pearl Propelling Pencil Bracelet in Antique Case

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian pearl, and yellow gold bracelet with propelling pencil, comprising eleven seed pearls

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Gold Propelling Pencil, Sardonyx Seal
Antique 9k Gold Propelling Pencil, Sardonyx Seal

Antique 9k Gold Propelling Pencil, Sardonyx Seal

Located in NEWARK, GB

There is something quite magical about antique gold propelling pencils, perhaps for me it is the

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique "Broom" Pencil
Antique "Broom" Pencil

Antique "Broom" Pencil

Located in Baltimore, MD

Whimsical "broom" pencil in 9K gold and silver can be worn as a pendant on a long chain. It

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sterling Silver, 9k Gold

1870s L. W. Fairchild Rolled Gold Floral Enamel Propelling Pencil Pendant
1870s L. W. Fairchild Rolled Gold Floral Enamel Propelling Pencil Pendant

1870s L. W. Fairchild Rolled Gold Floral Enamel Propelling Pencil Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an elegant antique telescopic propelling pencil pendant designed by Leroy W. Fairchild

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Victorian Solid 18 Carat Gold Chased Propelling Pencil
Victorian Solid 18 Carat Gold Chased Propelling Pencil

Victorian Solid 18 Carat Gold Chased Propelling Pencil

Located in St Helens, GB

A stunning English late Victorian era propelling pencil. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example. Very

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Victorian 18 carat Gold & Enamel Sliding Propelling Pencil
Victorian 18 carat Gold & Enamel Sliding Propelling Pencil

Victorian 18 carat Gold & Enamel Sliding Propelling Pencil

By Robert & Sebastian Garrard & Co

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine and heavy quality Victorian 18 carat gold Propelling Pencil, the perfectly plain

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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

French Gold and Enamel Telescopic Propelling Pencil
French Gold and Enamel Telescopic Propelling Pencil

French Gold and Enamel Telescopic Propelling Pencil

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality late 19th century French high carat gold and enamel telescopic Propelling Pencil

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Antique 1880s French Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Retractable Pencil
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Retractable Pencil

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Retractable Pencil

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in QLD , AU

How wonderful is this piece, an antique 14k yellow gold Tiffany & Co signed retractable pencil. The

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20th Century American Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...

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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ballpoint Pen and Pencil Set
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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

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20th Century Desk Accessories

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Great Neck, NY

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Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Locket Book Key Pendant
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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant 1940's The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...

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Mid-20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin

Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely exquisite gemstone pin from the Victorian (ca1847-1919) era! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, this fantastic piece consists of a relatively large horseshoe motif li...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
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Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace

Located in London, GB

A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
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1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver

Located in SE

Unique 17th century fob pendant in silver mount with 3 seals carved in solid rock crystal,in original wood and leather case box that used to belong to Friedrich von Arensdorff (1626–...

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Vintage Cuban 99.70 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
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Located in New York, NY

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Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 28.00 Carat No Heat Classic Ceylon Sapphire
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 28.00 Carat No Heat Classic Ceylon Sapphire

Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 28.00 Carat No Heat Classic Ceylon Sapphire

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Sapphire

Art Deco 1930s 17.4g 9K Yellow Gold Sampson & Mordan Mechanical Pencil
Art Deco 1930s 17.4g 9K Yellow Gold Sampson & Mordan Mechanical Pencil

Art Deco 1930s 17.4g 9K Yellow Gold Sampson & Mordan Mechanical Pencil

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

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Located in Hong Kong, HK

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Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

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Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

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Antique 14K Yellow Gold Engraved and Engine Turned Propelling Pencil
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Engraved and Engine Turned Propelling Pencil

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Engraved and Engine Turned Propelling Pencil

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

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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.