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Antique 18 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar, circa 1860
Antique 18 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar, circa 1860

Antique 18 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar, circa 1860

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our circa 1860 Victorian collar of graduated 18K yellow gold hand crafted solid gold beads strung

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Beaded Bell Pull
Victorian Beaded Bell Pull

Victorian Beaded Bell Pull

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian multi colored beaded glass bell pull with gold beaded border and maroon tassel

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Victorian Beaded Bell Pull
Victorian Beaded Bell Pull

Victorian Beaded Bell Pull

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian clear and blue trimmed beaded glass bell pull with white opaline pull

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

French Victorian Beaded Crystal and Brass Chandelier
French Victorian Beaded Crystal and Brass Chandelier

French Victorian Beaded Crystal and Brass Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian style (early 20th Century) beaded crystal chandelier with a ring of 6 bronze

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Original Victorian Coral Beads
Original Victorian Coral Beads

Original Victorian Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian Coral Beads on original cotton cord from a period jewelers lot. Genuine coral

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Antique 1870s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Antique Victorian Coral Beads Bracelet
Antique Victorian Coral Beads Bracelet

Antique Victorian Coral Beads Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 9k yellow gold with Coral beads. Circa late 1800s Size 7 inches

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold

Super Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads
Super Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads

Super Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

Super Long Victorian Undyed Genuine Coral Beads from the late 19th Century. Beautiful salmon red

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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Victorian Coral Bead Dog Collar
Victorian Coral Bead Dog Collar

Victorian Coral Bead Dog Collar

Located in New York, NY

Victorian dog collar of multi strands of genuine antique coral beads with gold stations. Late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Victorian Banded Agate Beads
Victorian Banded Agate Beads

Victorian Banded Agate Beads

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Striped Agate Beads with lovely crisp striations throughout. These lovely period beads

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Antique 1870s British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Antique Victorian Double Strand Coral Beads Necklace
Antique Victorian Double Strand Coral Beads Necklace

Antique Victorian Double Strand Coral Beads Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted with two strands of graduating red Coral beads measuring 5 - 12.3 mm. The necklace

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Coral Bead Necklace
Victorian 14k Coral Bead Necklace

Victorian 14k Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A simple yet beautiful beaded coral necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This lovely piece is

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Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

An Exceptional Victorian String of Black Banded Agate Beads - Long Necklace
An Exceptional Victorian String of Black Banded Agate Beads - Long Necklace

An Exceptional Victorian String of Black Banded Agate Beads - Long Necklace

Located in Sheffield, GB

transparent and black Czech glass beads. Featuring a typical Victorian 9ct Gold hidden fastener. Origin

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Victorian Black Onyx Rose Gold Bead Court Necklace
Victorian Black Onyx Rose Gold Bead Court Necklace

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

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Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace
Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace

Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace. Sterling beads in marquise and round shapes. Small

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

Bold Victorian banded agate bead necklace with three large beads tapering down to smaller ones

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Bead Strand
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Bead Strand

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Red Coral Bead Strand

Located in Lexington, KY

This fantastic necklace features gorgeous bright red natural coral beads! The necklace is

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Vintage 1920s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Coral Beads Necklace with Diamonds
Antique Victorian Coral Beads Necklace with Diamonds

Antique Victorian Coral Beads Necklace with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Coral beads, an Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Coral Gold Necklace 20 Inches Graduated Coral Beads 5 - 10mm
Victorian Coral Gold Necklace 20 Inches Graduated Coral Beads 5 - 10mm

Victorian Coral Gold Necklace 20 Inches Graduated Coral Beads 5 - 10mm

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in this elegant antique Victorian - Art Deco Graduated Coral and Gold Necklace. The

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20th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Garnet, Quartz & Diamond Multi-Strand Bead Bracelet
Victorian Garnet, Quartz & Diamond Multi-Strand Bead Bracelet

Victorian Garnet, Quartz & Diamond Multi-Strand Bead Bracelet

Located in Braintree, GB

An impressive Victorian multi-strand bead bracelet composed of richly coloured garnet beads and

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace c. 1860
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace c. 1860

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace c. 1860

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklaces are few and far between. This strand is in excellent

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Victorian 10k Graduated Coral Bead Necklace
Victorian 10k Graduated Coral Bead Necklace

Victorian 10k Graduated Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous coral bead necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This lovely necklace is comprised

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Antique Late 18th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Victorian Frosted Glass and Black Jet Beaded Lariat Necklace
Victorian Frosted Glass and Black Jet Beaded Lariat Necklace

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Opaline Glass

Victorian 84.02 Gms. Pearl and 10 Ctts. Diamond Beaded Bracelet
Victorian 84.02 Gms. Pearl and 10 Ctts. Diamond Beaded Bracelet

Victorian 84.02 Gms. Pearl and 10 Ctts. Diamond Beaded Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Victorian Pearl and Diamond Beaded Bracelet, a luxurious piece that

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2010s Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Victorian 14k Graduated Oxblood Coral Bead Necklace
Victorian 14k Graduated Oxblood Coral Bead Necklace

Victorian 14k Graduated Oxblood Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous oxblood coral bead necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This lovely necklace is

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Antique Late 18th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Banded Agate Bead Necklace A beaded necklace featuring 24 banded agate beads in varying sizes of

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace
Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace

Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A fantastic convertible piece from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire Beaded Long Necklace with Gold Beads
Natural Blue Sapphire Beaded Long Necklace with Gold Beads

Natural Blue Sapphire Beaded Long Necklace with Gold Beads

Located in Jaipur, IN

A long necklace with Blue sapphire Natural beads and beads with 18K gold foiling on them. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Attractive Beaded Necklace with Victorian Enamel Buckle
Attractive Beaded Necklace with Victorian Enamel Buckle

Attractive Beaded Necklace with Victorian Enamel Buckle

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Upcycled Bead Necklace with Victorian Enamel Buckle. Artisan manufactured with a

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Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Chinese Jade 14 Karat Gold Necklace 21 Inches 6mm Jade Beads
Victorian Chinese Jade 14 Karat Gold Necklace 21 Inches 6mm Jade Beads

Victorian Chinese Jade 14 Karat Gold Necklace 21 Inches 6mm Jade Beads

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TO ART DECO CHINESE JADE BEAD AND 14 KARAT GOLD NECKLACE OF

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Fabulous Victorian Ribbon and Pearl Bow Brooch on a Pearl Necklace
Fabulous Victorian Ribbon and Pearl Bow Brooch on a Pearl Necklace

Fabulous Victorian Ribbon and Pearl Bow Brooch on a Pearl Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This piece reminds me of Chanel. The Victorian bow brooch and the necklace can be worn together or

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20th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

15ct Gold Victorian Double Row Fox Tail Link Bracelet with Gold & Enamel Beads
15ct Gold Victorian Double Row Fox Tail Link Bracelet with Gold & Enamel Beads

15ct Gold Victorian Double Row Fox Tail Link Bracelet with Gold & Enamel Beads

Located in Brighton, GB

gold Victorian Albertina bracelet. This exquisite piece showcases two lengths of yellow gold fox tail

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Natural Carved Red Coral Necklace Beaded Strand
Vintage Natural Carved Red Coral Necklace Beaded Strand

Vintage Natural Carved Red Coral Necklace Beaded Strand

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Details: Lovely vintage natural red coral intricately carved beaded strand necklace with a silver

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace
Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace

Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace from the late 19th Century. Composed of 3 strands of

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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Victorian Natural Turquoise & Pearl Necklace, Circa 1860s
Victorian Natural Turquoise & Pearl Necklace, Circa 1860s

Victorian Natural Turquoise & Pearl Necklace, Circa 1860s

Located in Braintree, GB

Exceptional mid-19th century Victorian turquoise and pearl necklace featuring an ornate bird

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Antique Beaded Garnet Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Closure
Antique Beaded Garnet Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

Antique Beaded Garnet Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

Located in Arnhem, NL

A Dutch antique necklace made of faceted genuine garnet beads with 14 karat yellow gold clasp. In

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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Netherlands
Antique Natural Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Netherlands

Antique Natural Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Netherlands

Located in Rotterdam, NL

coral barrel-shaped beads and strung with red thread, the thread is not knotted between the beads. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Onyx and Seed Pearl Necklace
Victorian 14k Onyx and Seed Pearl Necklace

Victorian 14k Onyx and Seed Pearl Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A fantastic onyx bead necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this

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Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Gilt Silver Coral Wrap Snake Bangle Bracelet
Victorian Gold Gilt Silver Coral Wrap Snake Bangle Bracelet

Victorian Gold Gilt Silver Coral Wrap Snake Bangle Bracelet

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

This Victorian gold gilt silver snake wrap bangle bracelet, features intricate craftsmanship and

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Early 20th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Silver

AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace

AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

Featuring yellow-gold sinuous-pattern rondelles and carnelian rock-crystal round 8mm beads, this

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Antique 19th Century American Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold

Victorian Natural OX Blood Red Coral Rare Necklace
Victorian Natural OX Blood Red Coral Rare Necklace

Victorian Natural OX Blood Red Coral Rare Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian necklace. 1880 ca. Italian origin from Sardinia. Each bead is 4 mm. in diameter – all even and

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Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold

Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

Striking Victorian banded agate bead necklace with a bead clasp is 20" long and contains 32 beads

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace

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

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver

Bead Bracelet Pearl Rose Quartz Chrysophrase
Bead Bracelet Pearl Rose Quartz Chrysophrase

Bead Bracelet Pearl Rose Quartz Chrysophrase

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rose Quartz, Pearl & Chrysoprase Beaded Bracelet — Handmade in Los Angeles by J Dauphin This

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2010s American Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Brass

An Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp
An Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp

An Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This lovely piece dates from late Victorian era and is quite typical for that period, but will

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Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace

Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace. Composed of small round hand knotted beads

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Late 19th Century Walnut and Beaded Fire Screen with Petit Point Faces
Late 19th Century Walnut and Beaded Fire Screen with Petit Point Faces

Late 19th Century Walnut and Beaded Fire Screen with Petit Point Faces

Located in Dallas, TX

Victorian beaded fire screen with petit point faces. England circa 1870. The screen portion is

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Antique 1870s English Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Beads

Antique Gold Bead Necklace
Antique Gold Bead Necklace

Antique Gold Bead Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k, American. Gold beads have been a “put them on and go” staple since the Victorian

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Antique 1890s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace
Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace

Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace

Located in London, GB

This charming antique Victorian necklace features natural pearl shell beads, delicately dyed in

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20th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace
Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace

Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace composed of hundreds of hand carved coral beads

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Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Antique HandPressed Glass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace
Antique HandPressed Glass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace

Antique HandPressed Glass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique rare hand-pressed-glass necklace features semi-translucent grape-green large beads

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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace
Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace

Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning chunky necklace is held together by large bolt clasp. The beads graduate in size

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif
Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif

Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif

Located in New York, NY

INDULGE IN THIS RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OPAL, ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE. THE

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of victorian beads for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 768 vintage examples as well as 123 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of victorian beads includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and artisan styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Karen Sugarman Designs, Marina J. and J DAUPHIN are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 344 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many bead, round cut and cabochon victorian beads for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of victorian beads, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Victorian Beads?

Prices for victorian beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $40 and can go as high as $172,182, while victorian beads, on average, fetch $2,204.

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.