Victorian Black Onyx Rose Gold Bead Court Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This necklace is THE necklace of all time!! It is an original Victorian piece in excellent condition--the black onyx beads have no chips or scratches, and the yellow gold clasps and ...
Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
An Exceptional Victorian String of Black Banded Agate Beads - Long Necklace
Located in Sheffield, GB
An exceptional Victorian (Circa 1850) black banded Agate necklace.
Agate
Victorian Banded Agate Beads
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Striped Agate Beads with lovely crisp striations throughout. These lovely period beads graduate from 14 to 18 mm and are hand knotted. 1870's UK. 22" length, Excellent con...
Agate
Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace.
Enamel, Steel
Victorian 128.03 Cttw Pink Sapphire/Black Spinel/Diamond 42 Inch Necklace 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Lilac skies shine all day and night around with this fabulous Victorian station necklace crafted with oval-shaped beaded motifs of pink sapphire and black spinel alternating on a wir...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Black Spinel, Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Pearl Choker Necklace in Gold, Hand Knotted Strand
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Choker Necklace in Gold, Hand Knotted Strand Black pearl choker in a single strand of dark grey black freshwater pearls, each pearl hand knotted on silk between the bead...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Sacred Heart Medal Necklace Black Pearl Aquamarine Devotional
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Necklace Sacred Heart Medal Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Gold Silver A hand knotted strand of freshwater black pearls carrying three Sacred Heart medals along its length, on...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Black Pearl, Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold, Bronze, S...
Beaded Jade & Black Onyx Opera Necklace with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:1.92ct, Silver:18.14gms, Jade:115.70ct, Black Onyx:347.75ct Size: 702mmXXMM"
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Star Locket Black Onyx Pearl Engraved Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Antique Victorian to Art Deco Locket Pendant in Black Onyx with an exquisite Pearl set Star Motif on the Black Onyx. The elegant early locket is silver with a...
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
Etruscan Coral Cab Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian necklace of gilt silver with etruscan applied wire work with cabochons of button coral. Every other link is decorated with wirework as is the clasp. Very high quali...
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$114Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Frosted Glass and Black Jet Beaded Lariat Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian beaded lariat necklace made with black jet faceted beads with unique clear frosted glass beads.
Opaline Glass
Faceted Black Bakelite Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
19th-century faceted black Bakelite bead necklace. Endless; no clasp. No maker's mark.
Victorian Black Onyx Cross with Silver Design and 14 Karat Gold and Onyx Chain
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian cross is made from black Onyx and features a silver floral design on top of the cross. The cross hangs from a 14 karat yellow Gold and black onyx bead chain. The cro...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18K gold black enamel pearl locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a magnificent French work, Victorian era 18K gold locket pendant. The front of the locket is adorned with a meticulously crafted black enamel cross, a symbol of faith, hope...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking Victorian black and white banded agate bead necklace will make an impression wherever you go.
Agate
Sold
H 3.5 in W 2 in L 18 in
Black White Venetian Intaglio Angel Cameo Spinel Pearls Torsade Necklace - Angelica Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
A classic black and white Venetian intaglio cameo angel pendant, embellished with a gold vermeil cartouche setting, moonstones and freshwater pearls has been paired with a delicate 5...
Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Pearl Necklace Medal French Vintage Silver White Diamond Black Pearls
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Necklace Medal French Vintage Silver White Diamond Black Pearls 16" J Dauphin One of a kind French Vintage Up cycled Silver Spiritual Medal Pendant with White Diamond Set in ...
Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Sapphire Black Pearl Necklace French Vintage Medal One of a Kind J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl French Silver Tone Vintage Medal Pendant with a Heart Medal in Bronze holding a pink sapphire, One of a Kind Necklace 16" J Dauphin One of a kind French Vintage Up cycl...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver Plate, Bronze
18ct Gold, Victorian Black Enamel & Pearl Long Chain Necklace with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel & Pearl Necklace 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian necklace is a true marvel of craftsmanship. Handmade with care, the 18ct yellow gold neckl...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fringed Victorian Cut Glass and Steel Beaded Collar Necklace Mantle
Located in New York, NY
From the 19th century Guilded Age ready for the 21st Century. This handmade beaded net collar was meant to be worn then just as one would today, to add a drape of richness and spark...
Antique Victorian Graduated Jet Beads Mourning Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A remarkable Victorian mourning necklace. Graduated jet beads, varying in size from 4x3mm to 10x8mm, hang on a black string, separated with small jet circlets. 51 cm in length, with ...
Brass
Emerald Black Pearl Necklace French Silver Vintage Medal One of a Kind J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Black Pearl French Silver Vintage Medal Pendant Updated One of a Kind Necklace 16" J Dauphin One of a kind French Vintage Up cycled Silver Spiritual Medal Pendant with Emer...
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique French Jet Ornate Snowflake Droplet Collar with pin Victorian 1860s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A splendid Antique French Jet Collar from around the 1860s. The collar is the main focus of this offering and we are including a small brooch that compliments the style of the neckla...
Sold
W 1 in D 0.06 in L 13.25 in
Antique Victorian Silver Gray Beaded Collar Choker Necklace on Black Ribbon
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This finely made Victorian necklace is made of French cut steel beads. This Victorian beauty features hundreds of cut steel seed beads in two tones, gray and silver, creating a very...
Artisan-Made Black Glass & Agate Beaded Bib Necklace
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
This organically sculpted bib-style necklace is hand beaded from vintage glass seed beads and multi-faceted agate glass chunks at center shapes. Entire bib is backed with kid leather...
Onyx
Victorian Cross Locket Gold Inlaid Black Onyx Pearl Photo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian to Art Deco Locket Pendant in 10 Karat Gold and Black Onyx with an inlaid Pearl Cross on one side and a beautifully engraved flower motif design on th...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.5 in W 1.4 in
Victorian Bird Swallow Locket Necklace Flower Garland Ruby Pearl Gold Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian bird swallow locket pendant in 10-14 Karat Gold in carved Black Onyx adorned with Pearls and a Ruby Eye in an extraordinary three-dimensional des...
Pearl, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Victorian Black Onyx Seed Pearl Mourning 14 Kart Yellow Gold Locket and Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This stunning mourning locket and necklace are made with black Onyx as the featured stone. It has been accented with seed Pearls on the front of the locket. The necklace features bl...
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Black Onyx Cross with Silver Design and 14 Karat Gold and Onyx Chain
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian cross is made from black Onyx and features a silver floral design on top of the cross. The cross hangs from a 14 karat yellow Gold and black onyx bead chain. The cro...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Choker
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this exquisite Victorian (1837-1901) black jet beaded choker. Rows of black jet beads encircle the throat both horizontally and vertically and both sides of the c...
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Choker
Located in New York, NY
SALE Originally $275 This Victorian necklace is a stunning piece. Multiple strands of delicate beads hang elegantly between large oval jet stones. The choker fastens with two snaps ...
Antique Victorian Black and White Banded Agate Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
I offer the best Victorian Banded Agate Necklace I have had. I use hyperbole because it is warranted. The necklace is an unusual 25 inches in length. It has been restrung and knotted...
Agate
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Pearl Set Cross Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A quality antique mourning cross pendant made in 18 karat rose gold, enamel and pearl detail. Circa 1900 France The quality piece has faint marks to the ring bale and we have tested...
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
$3,145 / item
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Superb 1930's Graduated Amber Butterscotch Beaded Choker - Necklace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Truly exceptional Antique Amber Necklace, circa 1930. Graduated olive shaped beads, crafted from beautiful butterscotch Amber, with a 9ct Gold clasp. Length; 50cm Widest Bead; 2...
Amber, 9k Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2nd century BC. This highly unusual and heavy ancient Greek ring of a complex design is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 21.34 Kt). It features a large cabochon cut r...
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings from the late 19th Century. Modern, timeless and elegant with large gold ear wires. 1870's USA, Italian coral. Length 1 1/8", Coral tablet .75". SHI...
Coral, 14k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Ancient Viking 22kt Gold Spiral Serpent Ring - circa 9th/11th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 9th/11th Century AD. Finger size: 8.5. Weight: 6.4. The ring, made of 22-karat gold, can be dated around the 9th – 10th century and ascribed to Viking manufacture, whi...
Gold, 22k Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$1,148Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.26 in W 0.88 in L 28.5 in
Pink Tourmaline Rose Quartz Georgian Paste Polka Dot Enamel Heart Locket
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Micheline Necklace. Delicate pink tourmaline has been bezel set in oxidized silver and intercepted with marquise cut rose quartz, flanked with seed pearls and crystal rondelles. Th...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING PERSIAN TURQUOISE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL PEAR SHAPE TEARDROP TURQUOISE GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE D...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet on elastic from the late 19th Century. Bars of jet form the links which are centered on a hand carved, circular buckle form motif. 1880's UK. Exc...
Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette
Located in Webster, SD
These chains are referred to as a watch chain, slide chain, muff chain or guard chain. These were worn with a watch, locket, fob or lorgnette. It looks gorgeous as a necklace when at...
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold Victorian banded agate bead necklace with a silver dog tag clasp. The 19 large banded agate beads are interspersed with small black agate beads. The necklace measures 17 1/2" long.
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Painted Porcelain Portrait Whitby Jet Pendant Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian Whitby jet pendant with a metal bow brooch and dog clip, and featuring a lovely painted porcelain portrait. The dog clip is attached to the pendant with b...
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.
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.