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Antique Victorian Longuard Chain, 10k Gold, Muff Chain Necklace, Fancy Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable rare antique, Victorian 10 karat yellow gold longuard chain. We love a good longuard
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Rope Link Chain Necklace - 27 inches. This beautiful
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian c. 1880 English Watch Fob Chain Necklace 9 Karat Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
bracelet. This stunning English 9 karat watch fob chain necklace is from the Victorian era c. 1880. The
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold

Skull Emerald Memento Mori Medal Chain Necklace Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Chain J Dauphin Gold Plated Brass Chain
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Brass, Bronze, 10k Gold, Gold Plate

Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Chain J Dauphin Gold Plated Brass Chain
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 10 KT Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted of solid 10 KT yellow gold Centre Daisy flower is set with a rich rose cut Diamond set, comprising
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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Chain J Dauphin Gold Plated Brass Chain
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Chain J Dauphin Gold Plated Brass Chain
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Chain Choker Gold Ruby Iolite Snake Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
short necklace "Indigos" White Gold Pendant in 14 Karat and Gold Chain in 10 Karat Yellow Gold
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Iolite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Iolite Snake Necklace Gold Chain Chokerj Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Ruby 2 Iolite Snake White Gold Pendant Yellow Gold Chain Choker Necklace J Dauphin J DAUPHIN
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Choker Chain Necklace Skull J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Choker Chain Necklace Skull J Dauphin Gold Plated Brass
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Choker Chain Necklace Skull J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Victorian Style Memento Mori Medal Choker Chain Necklace Skull J Dauphin Gold Plated Brass
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Snake Necklace Choker Gold Ruby Iolite Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
short necklace "Indigos" White Gold Pendant in 14 Karat and Gold Chain in 10 Karat Yellow Gold
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

1930’s Yellow Gold, Carved Emerald and Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold Victorian twisted rope chain necklace. The pendant measure 1-5/8” W x 1” L x 3/4” H. 30.3
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Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Victorian style Memento Mori Medal Necklace Skull Unisex J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Medal Virgin Mary Oval Medal Chain Necklace Gold Plated 30" Unisex Designer: J Dauphin 10k
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Choker Chain Necklace Ruby Snake Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
short necklace "Indigos" Silver Snake Pendant and Yellow Gold Chain 10 Karat Historically, serpents
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Iolite, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 9 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Necklace with Pearls
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful early 9ct gold cable chain with 11 Scarab Beetles with seed pearls atop them. The chain
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Vintage 1920s British Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches

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Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10k GOLD HAIR ART MOURNING BROOCH WITH SEED PEARLS
Located in New York, NY
locket with his hair around her neck. This specific piece is made of solid 10k gold, with black enamel
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Pendant Small Charm Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Hand Etched
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant or charm (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Gold Engine-Turned Mourning Locket with Braided Hair
Located in Venice, CA
Mourning Jewelry is approximately 1-3/4 inches. It has been acid tested to 10K but remains unmarked. The
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Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Towson, MD
go missing during wear. The safety clasp is marked for 10k gold. Please note: any chains pictured
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
Measuring 22 inches long and weighing 26.29 grams, this antique Victorian golden chain link
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10k gold watch key swivel fob pendant, Bloodstone and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
: Stamped for 10ct gold late Victorian era c1890's. Condition: Good used condition overall, signs of use
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, 10k Gold

Antique Rose Gold Chain with Two Colour Gold Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The rose gold chain is made out of links designed as flowers. The oval pendant is decorated with a
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Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Gold Chain with Two Colour Gold Pendant
Antique Rose Gold Chain with Two Colour Gold Pendant
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W 1.15 in D 0.2 in L 17.21 in
Antique Victorian Gold Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
gold & Yellow gold leaves. Lovely Barrel Clasp Chain marked 10ct Gold Cameo is set in 10ct Gold
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Antique 1890s North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Locket Pendant Flower Motif Engraved Monogram
Located in New York, NY
A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT IN WARM 10 KARAT GOLD WITH BEAUTIFUL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Amethyst Etruscan Revival Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE AMETHYST VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 10-14 KARAT GOLD PENDANT NECKLACE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Victorian 10k gold bangle bracelet featuring a centrally set oval garnet cabochon in the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Antique Victorian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
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H 0.54 in W 2.52 in L 2.68 in
Victorian Revival Black Onyx Intaglio Mid Century 14K Gold Locket
Located in Addison, TX
intaglio design, suspended from a 10k gold chain. It encapsulates the charm and elegance of the Victorian
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 30 Carat Citrine Swag Pendant Brooch Gold Monumental
Located in New York, NY
Citrine gems set in a stunning open work acanthus scroll swag design in 10-12 Karat Gold. The pendant is
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10 Karat Rose Gold Greek Male Warrior Cameo Necklace Antique Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 10K Rose Gold Warrior Cameo necklace with stunning scroll work. Has a hidden slide clasp
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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces

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10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Belle Époque
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine Cut Diamond in the center with pearl set petals and leaves. The jewels set in 10 Karat gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold

Victorian Banded Onyx Locket Pendant Gold M Initial Sardonyx
Located in New York, NY
" initial on one side. The wonderful locket is 10 Karat Rose Gold. On one side the Banded Onyx, or
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Banded Onyx Locket Pendant Gold M Initial Sardonyx
Victorian Banded Onyx Locket Pendant Gold M Initial Sardonyx
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H 1.75 in W 0.8 in D 0.5 in
Antique Victorian 6.24 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 6.24 ct diamond and 10 karat yellow gold, silver
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Three Inch Rock Crystal Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Gold
Located in New York, NY
, and are ½ inch (13mm) wide. The earrings are 10 Karat Gold and Silver as was the custom of the
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver

Poodle Dog King Charles Spaniel Coral Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Coral Pendant or Charm in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The head of the adorable dog is exquisitely carved in
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
, hope, and faith much like they are today. The brooch is 10 Karat Gold with Green Gold used for the
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Victorian Enamel Forget Me Not Flower Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Wishbone Gold
Located in New York, NY
PEARL IN 10 KARAT GOLD. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENAMEL FLOWER JEWELS WE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Snake Wishbone Pearl Egg Pendant Necklace Good Luck Antique Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
three dimensional design in 10 Karat yellow gold. The dramatic design with the head of the snake
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Pietra Dura Flower Lily Pendant Necklace Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
setting is 10 Karat Gold. The bale is 14 Karat Gold. The listing is only for the pendant. The chain is
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Bracelet Bangle Antique Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamond and Pearls in 10 Karat Gold. The elegant flowers have a wonderful fully modeled three
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath
Located in New York, NY
pearl offering of peace in its mouth set within a laurel wreath motif in 10 Karat Gold. The eye of the
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Gold Victorian Lavaliere Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
.58 in wide 18 in long 10K gold Petite Chain. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary
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Antique 1870s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

White Diamond Gold Snake Ruby Eyes Choker Double Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Internal Selves" made in 10K Gold with Silver chain and White Diamonds and Ruby eyes The serpent, or snake
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2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Flower Charm Necklace Old Mine Diamond Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Enamel and Pearls. The flowers hang from a 14 Karat Gold Chain. The design of the necklace inspired by
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

White Diamond Ruby Gold Snake Pendant Choker Chunky Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Gold Snake Pendant Choker Chunky Chain Necklace Sterling Silver J Dauphin J
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2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold

White Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Ruby Eyes Choker Double Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Yellow Gold 14 k Snake Ruby Eyes Choker Double Silver Chain Necklace J DAUPHIN J
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2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Ruby Eyes Choker Double Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Yellow Gold 14 k Snake Ruby Eyes Choker Double Silver Chain Necklace J DAUPHIN J
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2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Queen Victoria 22K Gold British Sovereigns Coin Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold coin bracelet features six British sovereigns in 10k gold surrounds connected with
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 22.82 Carat Garnet and 1.95 Carat Citrine 10k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique bracelet has been crafted in 10k yellow gold with silver accents. The bracelet is
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
are 10k rose or yellow gold. Four of the rings were made by Otsby & Barton, a New Hampshire firm
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...

Bohemian Garnet Necklace Bracelet Earrings Star Moon Victorian Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
clips are 10 Karat Gold.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Diamond Enamel Four Leaf Clover Shamrock Flower Pendant Antique, Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine Cut Diamond of approximately .1 Carats. The gold is 10 Karat Gold. This delicate, romantic
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 439 Cttw. Agate, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our opulent Victorian 439 Cttw. Milky Aquamarine , Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Tassel
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Victorian 13.6 Cttw. Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Victorian 13.6 Cttw. Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz, and Diamond Pendant
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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Ste...

Georgian Carved Citrine Fob & Rope Twist Watch Chain/Necklace - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
LLS - mounted in an octagonal 10 Karat yellow gold floral repoussé frame - suspended from a later oval
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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
Taurus Bull Europa Goddess Zeus Dog Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
nudes and an attendant dog! The cameo is set in 10 Karat Yellow Gold and has a bale to be worn as a
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20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Opal 10 Karat Gold Lavalier Necklace Sunburst Seed Pearl
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning early 10K gold Lavalier. Center Opal, surrounded by delicate seed pearls. Chain measures
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian 10k Gold Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact victorian 10k gold chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 10k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a victorian 10k gold chain 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 21st Century. Creating a victorian 10k gold chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are consistently popular. While most can agree that any victorian 10k gold chain from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Ruby version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian 10k gold chain, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian 10k Gold Chain?

Prices for a victorian 10k gold chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $10,235, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,180.

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.