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Victorian Aquamarine and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming lavalier necklace dating back to the Victorian era. An open 15ct yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Carat Gold Rivière Necklace with Aquamarines
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning 15-carat yellow gold necklace with 46 drop-shaped aquamarines diminishing in size, with
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Antique 1890s English Victorian More Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 3.00 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful aqua and diamond pendant necklace from the Victorian (1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Aquamarine Drop Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aquamarine Details: Weight: 7.00ct Cut: Antique Cushion Color: Light Blue Clarity: VS Measurements: 14.55mm X
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Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Dropper Necklace Aquamarine Garnet Pearl 15 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian dropper necklace from the late 19th Century adorned with fifteen
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Aquamarine and Ruby Initial "B" Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Aquamarine's name is derived from the Latin words "aqua" and "marina," meaning water of the sea
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Aquamarine and Ruby Initial "B" Pendant
Antique Victorian 18K Aquamarine and Ruby Initial "B" Pendant
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W 1.19 in D 0.6 in L 1.58 in
Victorian Large Aquamarine Diamond and Enamel Pendant, ca. 1860s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant, ca. 1860s A large aquamarine pendant from the Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive Victorian aquamarine and pearl pendant is suspended from a 15k yellow gold belcher chain with two
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Heart Medal White Pearl Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Choker Necklace with Black gems and Aquamarine Heart Medal in Bronze J Dauphin 18
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Aquamarine, Black Spinel, Gold-filled, Bronze

Aquamarine Black Pearl Necklace Medal Choker Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Black Pearl Necklace Medal Choker Bronze J Dauphin Spiritual Medal Pendant in Bronze
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Bronze, Gold-filled

Victorian 1890s Diamond Aquamarine Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant or Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian 3.22 carat diamond and 2.10 carat aquamarine, seed pearl and 18 karat gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Pearl Dove Beaded Necklace Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite White Pearl Beaded Necklace Dove Medal 30" J Dauphin Gold Plated Dove
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Gold Plate

Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite White Pearl Beaded Necklace Dove Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite White Pearl Beaded Necklace Dove Medal 30" J Dauphin Gold Plated Dove
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Tanzanite, Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold Plate

Chain Necklace Medals Virgin Mary Heart Emerald Aquamarine J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace with two Medals The Round in Bronze has an Emerald and the Heart Silver Medal has an
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Multi Medal Charm Necklace Sapphire Aquamarine Black Pearl Silver Bronze
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Aquamarine Heart Medal Necklace Black Pearl Silver Bronze J Dauphin 18" Long Freshwater
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Si...

Aquamarine Heart Medal Chain Necklace Virgin del Carmen Gold Filled J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Heart Set on a Medal with Virgin del Carmen on Chain Necklace that is Gold Filled
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Bronze, Gold-filled

Pearl Choker Necklace Aquamarine Heart Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Choker Necklace with Black gems and Aquamarine Heart Medal in Bronze J Dauphin 18
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Quartz, Gold-filled

Pearl Choker Necklace Aquamarine Heart Medal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Choker Necklace with Black gems and Aquamarine Heart Medal in Bronze J Dauphin 18
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled

Emerald Aquamarine Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald and Aquamarine Set in Gold Prongs on a Silver and Bronze Medal, One Medal is in Silver and
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Emerald, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 37 Diamonds Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Opera Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Emerald Aquamarine Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace with two Medals The Round in Bronze has an aquamarine and the silver Medal has an
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Sapphire Aquamarine Heart Medal Necklace Black Pearl Silver Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Aquamarine Heart Medal Necklace Black Pearl Silver Bronze J Dauphin 18" Long Freshwater
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold-filled, Br...

Antique Yellow Gold Aquamarine Cross Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, yellow gold aquamarine antique cross pendant. This
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Late 20th Century High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Aquamarine Cross Pendant
Antique Yellow Gold Aquamarine Cross Pendant
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W 1.16 in L 1.77 in
15 Carat Aquamarine Green Tourmaline Pendant Necklace Art Deco 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
pendant dates to the Victorian to Art Deco period. It is rare to find Aquamarines of this monumental size
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

GIA Certified 7.00 Carat Aqua Pearl Diamond Platinum Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's civil war era handmade aqua, pearl and diamond pendant necklace. 7.00ct oval, light blue
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 5.05 Carat Aquamarine 0.30 Carat Diamond and 12k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine necklace. Condition This stunning antique Victorian pendant is excellent quality, set with
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Round Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, guilloche, 37 diamonds, total 0.37 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 1 aquamarine, diameter app
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 4.10Ct Aquamarine and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 15 karat gold. This impressive Victorian seed pearl and aquamarine brooch is supplied
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Multi-Colored Gemset Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18K Gold and Multi-Colored Gemset Necklace; circa 1880 21 graduated precious and semi
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold

Victorian Boodles & Dunthorne Amethyst and 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stones slightly graduate in size from the centre of the necklace to the fastening. In-between the stones
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold

1880s Victorian Gemstone Diamond Silver Gold Four-Leaf Clover Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, set with aquamarine, citrine and pink- and green tourmaline. This lovely little treasure measures
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Arts&Crafts Jade 18kGold 10 ProngSetDiamond&Gems ArmHand Amulet Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
clear, green, mint, olive, and pale blue and yellow stones. The Victorian figurative pendant is an arm
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Beryl, Garnet, Blue...

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Georgian/Victorian/Art Nouveau period as white coloured gold and platinum were not yet available. A very
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
the Victorian age. Art Nouveau continued with this theme and has a distinctive appearance with soft
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Georgian/Victorian/Art Nouveau period as white coloured gold and platinum were not yet available. A very
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
the Victorian age. Art Nouveau continued with this theme and has a distinctive appearance with soft
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

ArtDeco 491 ProngSetCrystals SchreinerStyle SilverSolder 35" Belt ChokerNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
each expertly prong set for a brilliant choker necklace with an end draping as long as 20 inches or for
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Crystal, Silver, Base Metal

Antique Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Amethyst Brooch Earrings Silver Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
design with collectors of Georgian and Victorian jewelry, here offered as a set of earrings and pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver

GIA Blue Sapphire NO HEAT Diamond 18K Tahitian Pearl Vintage Earrings 3.96 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in
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Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Laurel Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian aquamarine and diamond-set brooch/pendant, centrally-set with an oval-shaped
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Fabergé Oval Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important turn-of-the-century Fabergé aquamarine and diamond pendant, the pendant comprising an
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Aquamarine Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian antique necklace is adorned with Pearls and Aquamarines
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9k Gold Seed Pearl Aquamarine Paste Pendant Necklace 9ct 375
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Victorian 9ct gold seed pearl aquamarine paste pendant and 9ct gold necklace .Some ware on
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Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 9k Gold

Victorian 16.29 Carat Aquamarine and Old European-Cut Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1870. This incredible Victorian necklace is to die for! The sectional drop pendant features
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Big Forget Me Not Necklace/ Aquamarine
Located in Takapuna, AUK
The Forget Me Not represents remembrance. In the Victorian Age, it was a symbol of true love. It
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2010s New Zealand Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Sterling Silver

Victorian Pink Topaz Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Pendant
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
A charming pink topaz aquamarine and diamond pendant set in silver and yellow gold. The old
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

51.34 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18KT White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This magnificent necklace featuring a chain of patterned round cut white diamonds supporting an
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20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Aquamarine, Diamonds, Pearls, Enamel, 18kt Gold Antique Style Pendant Necklace
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
18kt Yellow, Rose, & White Gold Ship Pendant Necklace with Aquamarine, White Diamonds, Tahitian
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2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian era pendant. Featured stone is estimated at 20 carats, the perfect balance of blue to
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Maniamania 'Ephemera' Charm Necklace in 14 Karat Gold with Aquamarine and Pearl
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
14k Yellow Gold Cable Chain Necklace (17.5 inch long), with a Zodiac charm pendant (*Taurus
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Blue Paste Necklace Silver, circa 1880-1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian ocean blue Aquamarine Paste necklace is stunning, Circa 1880-1900. Three
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Antique French Victorian Blue White Topaz Necklace Collar, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
natural white and blue Topaz necklace is Circa 1900. The necklace is set with graduated old cut white
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Blue Paste Spider Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A lovely antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold pendant depicting a spider with long arched legs crowned
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Mason Locket 1890, 14k Gold Ombre Sterling Silver Chain
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
Victorian Mason Locket in Sterling Silver circa 1930's, dipped in 14k gold plating, blue enamel
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Vintage 1940s American Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Festoon Necklace with Original Box
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classic festoon style necklace, oozing Victorian charm with its lacy design centered upon a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1860s Aquamarine, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian aquamarine and diamond choker, strung on five rows of fresh water cultured pearls. The
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Oval Cut Aquamarine with Diamond Surround Necklace
Located in Canterbury, GB
delighted to present the following: Our incredible and noteworthy Victorian oval cut aquamarine (with
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Antique 19th Century More Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Aquamarine Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
aquamarine weighing approximately 1.15 carats, transparent medium-light greenish-blue With small round seed
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Festoon Necklace with Original Box
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classic festoon style necklace, oozing Victorian charm with its lacy design centered upon a
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Antique 1880s Choker Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Victorian Aquamarine Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the victorian aquamarine necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 41 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a victorian aquamarine necklace 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a victorian aquamarine necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs, Coomi and Fabergé are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for a victorian aquamarine necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Victorian Aquamarine Necklace?

On average, a victorian aquamarine necklace at 1stDibs sells for $7,000, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $177,376 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.