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Antique Tassel Earrings
Antique Tassel Earrings

Antique Tassel Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

pleasing patina, detailed engraving, and black enamel. The look is Victorian chic. Excellent condition

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crowned Heart Brooch/Pin #22927
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crowned Heart Brooch/Pin #22927

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crowned Heart Brooch/Pin #22927

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crowned Heart Brooch/Pin- This stunning crowned heart pearl brooch is accented with nine round old mine cut diamonds* set in 14K yellow gold. ...

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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Snake Charm
Antique Pearl and Diamond Snake Charm

Antique Pearl and Diamond Snake Charm

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A graceful and symbolic charm featuring a finely sculpted 18k gold snake sinuously wrapped around a baroque pearl, accented by a platinum set diamond. The serpent—long associated wi...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Marina J Intricate Draped Seed Pearl Woven Choker with Sliding Clasp
Marina J Intricate Draped Seed Pearl Woven Choker with Sliding Clasp

Marina J Intricate Draped Seed Pearl Woven Choker with Sliding Clasp

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful handwoven pearl choker has pearls from 2.5mm to 3mm. The necklace is intricately handwoven to create a “lace like” design. The Choker is tapered in design to fit along...

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21st Century and Contemporary American High Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crowned Heart Brooch/Pin #19750
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crowned Heart Brooch/Pin #19750

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crowned Heart Brooch/Pin #19750

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crowned Heart Brooch/Pin- This stunning crowned heart pearl brooch is accented with nine round old mine cut diamonds* set in 14K yellow gold. ...

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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brother Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Mourning Cross Unisex Signet Ring
Riker Brother Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Mourning Cross Unisex Signet Ring

Riker Brother Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Mourning Cross Unisex Signet Ring

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an octagonal shaped signet face centering a cross form appliqué Bead set with 1.0 mm

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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Accents in 18 Karat
Antique Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Accents in 18 Karat

Antique Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Accents in 18 Karat

Located in Miami, FL

An impressive and well carved Antique Italian cameo brooch circa 1900. The elaborated and fine carving cameo represents the graceful profile of a woman. The bezel is set in 18 karat ...

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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Eastlake Wood Tray, circa 1850-1880
Antique Eastlake Wood Tray, circa 1850-1880

Antique Eastlake Wood Tray, circa 1850-1880

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique Eastlake wood tray with beaded needlepoint panel under glass, circa 1850-1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Wood, Beads

Crystal Virgin Mary with white pearl cross Necklace
Crystal Virgin Mary with white pearl cross Necklace

Crystal Virgin Mary with white pearl cross Necklace

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Light Blue Crystal Virgin Mary with White Pearl Cross Necklace Length: 28" The Medal itself is in Brass and Gold Plated menawhile the chain is Gold filled Designer: J Dauphin Sym...

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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

19th century circular Scandinavian pine dining table
19th century circular Scandinavian pine dining table

19th century circular Scandinavian pine dining table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

dining / center table.  Bare pine top which has taken on a lovely patina.  Generous apron with beaded

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Elm Shaped Occasional Table
19th Century Swedish Elm Shaped Occasional Table

19th Century Swedish Elm Shaped Occasional Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

table. Top veneered in matched elm and detailed with beaded edge below the frieze. Standing on a turned

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier
Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier

Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

Absolute stunning example of a High Victorian oil / gas style entry light, now converted to

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Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Jill Garber Love Token Necklace with Rare Carved Antique Mother-of-Pearl Horse
Jill Garber Love Token Necklace with Rare Carved Antique Mother-of-Pearl Horse

Jill Garber Love Token Necklace with Rare Carved Antique Mother-of-Pearl Horse

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

, natural mother-of-pearl French rosary beads. • Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Carved Horse FOB

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21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver, Bronze

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

English Antique Victorian Beaded Tea Tray
English Antique Victorian Beaded Tea Tray

English Antique Victorian Beaded Tea Tray

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique English Victorian tea tray, which in itself is not all that unusual, but this one has been

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Beads

1910s Copper Washed Brass 4-Light Victorian Beaded Down Light Chandelier
1910s Copper Washed Brass 4-Light Victorian Beaded Down Light Chandelier

1910s Copper Washed Brass 4-Light Victorian Beaded Down Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

1910s Victorian copper washed Japan finish brass chandelier featuring four down lights. Price

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Vintage 1910s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads
Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads

Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads from the late 19th Century. Super versatile which can be wrapped

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Antique 1870s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

2 Strand Victorian Coral Beads
2 Strand Victorian Coral Beads

2 Strand Victorian Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

Attractive 2 Strand Victorian Coral Beads with later sterling clasp. Natural beads are all the same

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Antique 1880s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

1890 Victorian Butterscotch Amber Beaded Necklace
1890 Victorian Butterscotch Amber Beaded Necklace

1890 Victorian Butterscotch Amber Beaded Necklace

Located in Lexington, KY

This is an absolutely delicious Butterscotch Amber beaded necklace dating back to the Victorian era

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Antique 1890s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Agate bead necklace, Carnelian
Antique Victorian Agate bead necklace, Carnelian

Antique Victorian Agate bead necklace, Carnelian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique agate bead necklace. Slightly graduated rich Carnelian beads with swirling

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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Bronze

Victorian Carved Coral Beads
Victorian Carved Coral Beads

Victorian Carved Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

Attractive strand of Victorian coral beads from Italy, late 19th Century. Each of the hundreds of

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Victorian "Acorn" bead necklace
Victorian "Acorn" bead necklace

Victorian "Acorn" bead necklace

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

An antique horn bead necklace in 15ct yellow gold, comprising of twenty acorn motifs formed of

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian Faceted Red Coral Beads
Antique Victorian Faceted Red Coral Beads

Antique Victorian Faceted Red Coral Beads

Located in Riverdale, NY

Fine Victorian Faceted Natural Graduated Red Coral Beads with period metal filigree clasp. 15

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Vintage 1920s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Carnelian Bead Necklace, 9k Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Carnelian Bead Necklace, 9k Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Carnelian Bead Necklace, 9k Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

This antique Victorian era Carnelian bead necklace is so gorgeous and chunky. Big, bold Carnelian

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chic Victorian Glass Agate Bead Necklace

Chic Victorian Glass Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

A strand of Victorian brown, tan and white swirling banded agate-like glass beads, connected with

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

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 14K Gold Garnet Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet
Victorian 14K Gold Garnet Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

Victorian 14K Gold Garnet Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A three-strand 14 karat yellow gold garnet bracelet. The clasp of this bracelet is beautifully detailed. The raised center of the clasp is surrounded with a twisted gold ribbon. At t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace with 10K Gold Clasp
Victorian Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace with 10K Gold Clasp

Victorian Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace with 10K Gold Clasp

Located in Chesterland, OH

. The coral beads graduate beautifully, ranging from 4 mm to 16 mm. Their natural hue is a soft ivory

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold

Victorian Gold Bead Necklace
Victorian Gold Bead Necklace

Victorian Gold Bead Necklace

Located in Darnestown, MD

Classic gold beads strung on a gold chain. The beads are an especially deep gold color. They

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Antique 1890s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Banded Agate Etruscan Gold Bead Necklace
Victorian Banded Agate Etruscan Gold Bead Necklace

Victorian Banded Agate Etruscan Gold Bead Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A rare honey banded agate necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! A strand of honey banded agate

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Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian French jet beaded bracelet, bangle
Antique Victorian French jet beaded bracelet, bangle

Antique Victorian French jet beaded bracelet, bangle

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique Victorian era French jet bracelet. Carved and engraved panels of rich shiny

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Victorian polished Whitby Jet Beaded Necklace 34”
Victorian polished Whitby Jet Beaded Necklace 34”

Victorian polished Whitby Jet Beaded Necklace 34”

Located in Baltimore, MD

Victorian women in mourning wearing her Whitby jet beads. The beads are strung to go around completely and

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Antique Victorian Graduated Jet Beads Mourning Necklace
Antique Victorian Graduated Jet Beads Mourning Necklace

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

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Early 20th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Ox Blood Coral Bead Necklace
Antique Victorian Ox Blood Coral Bead Necklace

Antique Victorian Ox Blood Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

: Excellent Era: Victorian Year: 1900 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Clasp; 14k Yellow Gold Beads Gemstone: 44

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1890s Carved Carnelian and Textured Gold Bead Necklace
Victorian 1890s Carved Carnelian and Textured Gold Bead Necklace

Victorian 1890s Carved Carnelian and Textured Gold Bead Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian 1890s Carved Carnelian And Textured Gold Bead Necklace Victorian 1890s gold bead

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Antique 1890s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique Coral Beads
Antique Coral Beads

Antique Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

Graduated antique, natural coral beads from the late 19th Century. Lovely color, restrung with

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gilt Metal

Rare Antique 3 Strand Coral Beads
Rare Antique 3 Strand Coral Beads

Rare Antique 3 Strand Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

Rare 3 strand Antique Genuine Coral Beads with silver filigreed clasp. Hard to find natural

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Gold Beaded Victorian Revival Bracelet With Clover & Heart Motif, 1960s
Gold Beaded Victorian Revival Bracelet With Clover & Heart Motif, 1960s

Gold Beaded Victorian Revival Bracelet With Clover & Heart Motif, 1960s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 7.25" length - Gold plated - Faux seed pearl, faux amethyst, faux ruby & faux jade accents - Leaf, clover, heart and hamsa motif - Fold over clasp closure - In...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets

Victorian Wicker Beaded Foot Stool
Victorian Wicker Beaded Foot Stool

Victorian Wicker Beaded Foot Stool

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Senator's wife. A magnificent example of a Mid Victorian beaded foot stool, it has a tightly woven indented

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Antique 1860s American Victorian Footstools

Materials

Wicker

Antique Facetted Emerald Beads 17.0 Carat Gold Beads Necklace
Antique Facetted Emerald Beads 17.0 Carat Gold Beads Necklace

Antique Facetted Emerald Beads 17.0 Carat Gold Beads Necklace

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Twenty facetted emerald beads with an established weight of 17 ct alternate with 54 ornamented gold

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural Mediterranean Coral Beads
Natural Mediterranean Coral Beads

Natural Mediterranean Coral Beads

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful natural undyed coral beads from the late 19th Century. Graduated faceted barrel shapes

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Triple Strand Twisted Salmon Victorian Coral Necklace
Triple Strand Twisted Salmon Victorian Coral Necklace

Triple Strand Twisted Salmon Victorian Coral Necklace

Located in Venice, CA

necklace has recently been re-strung but the beads are all original, and quite old, dating to the Victorian

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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Coral Bead Necklace

Antique Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

Comprising 70 barrel-shaped faceted beads mesuring approx. from 5 to 11 mm diameter, to a 18kt

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Coral Bead Necklace
Antique Coral Bead Necklace

Antique Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

Comprising 67 bouton-shaped faceted beads mesuring approx. from 6 to 11. 5mm diameter, to a round

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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1890s Coral Bead Necklace Gold
Antique 1890s Coral Bead Necklace Gold

Antique 1890s Coral Bead Necklace Gold

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Antique 1890s coral bead necklace with gold clasp. Comprising a series of alternating oval and flat

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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Antique French Jet faceted bead necklace
Antique French Jet faceted bead necklace

Antique French Jet faceted bead necklace

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique late Victorian era French Jet bead necklace. It is both dark and twinkly at the

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Large Antique 18K Gold Seed Pearl Etched Bead Enamel Rosary Cross Chain Necklace
Large Antique 18K Gold Seed Pearl Etched Bead Enamel Rosary Cross Chain Necklace

Large Antique 18K Gold Seed Pearl Etched Bead Enamel Rosary Cross Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

of gold beads that show delicate hand etched designs at both sides as well as fancy, textured, open

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Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Turquoise Necklace
Victorian Turquoise Necklace

Victorian Turquoise Necklace

Located in Northampton, MA

This 18" Victorian turquoise bead necklace was made right around the turn of the century from

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold

An Antique Coral Bead Station Necklace set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
An Antique Coral Bead Station Necklace set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

An Antique Coral Bead Station Necklace set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A classic antique coral bead station necklace circa 1900. The coral beads haver a deep red hue

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Strand Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet with 14K Gold Clasp, Circa 1900
Triple Strand Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet with 14K Gold Clasp, Circa 1900

Triple Strand Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet with 14K Gold Clasp, Circa 1900

Located in Venice, CA

Triple Strand Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet with 14K Gold Clasp, circa 1900 A Victorian-era

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Gold Snake Bracelet
Victorian Gold Snake Bracelet

Victorian Gold Snake Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 14k. This marvelous nineteenth-century bracelet pairs gold beads with a fourteen

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Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Coral Bracelet
Antique Victorian Coral Bracelet

Antique Victorian Coral Bracelet

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Beautiful and delicate late 19th Century Victorian salmon coral bracelet. Round smaller beads

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Gold Bead Necklace
Antique Gold Bead Necklace

Antique Gold Bead Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

since the Victorian era. Antique gold beads are even more… they lend authenticity to the wearabilty of

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Antique 1890s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 giant bolt clasp. The beads graduate in size

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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 a complete loop and does not have a clasp. The beads graduate in

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace
Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace

By Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber and Coral beads Necklace...Beautiful in its simplicity

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Sterling Silver

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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.