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Lapis Pink Quartz Porcelain Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
Lapis Pink Quartz Porcelain Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace

Lapis Pink Quartz Porcelain Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace

Located in Colleyville, TX

Lillian Necklace. A long strand of beautiful cobalt blue faceted lapis beads are intersected with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass

Mystic Garnet Keshi Pearls Cranberry Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
Mystic Garnet Keshi Pearls Cranberry Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace

Mystic Garnet Keshi Pearls Cranberry Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

Alora Necklace. The history of perfume during the Regency and Victorian Eras is a fascinating

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Citrine Pearl Ruby Floral Necklace
Citrine Pearl Ruby Floral Necklace

Citrine Pearl Ruby Floral Necklace

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

smaller faceted citrine beads to lay beautifully along the neckline. A five string graduated pearl tassel

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Beloved Generations - Green Amethyst Nuggets, Tourmaline and Ant
Beloved Generations - Green Amethyst Nuggets, Tourmaline and Ant

Beloved Generations - Green Amethyst Nuggets, Tourmaline and Ant

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

colored photos more than likely from the Victorian Era. The necklace portion measures 26” with a generous

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Guilloche Coral Cluster Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
Guilloche Coral Cluster Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace

Guilloche Coral Cluster Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

Aline Necklace. A long and sinewy cluster necklace of coral has been intercepted with delicate gold vermeil filigree connectors, flanked by softly lit peach glass pearls. This be...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Copper, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Natural Pearl Strand Necklace Basra Saltwater, circa 1900
Natural Pearl Strand Necklace Basra Saltwater, circa 1900

Natural Pearl Strand Necklace Basra Saltwater, circa 1900

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A Fine Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace, ca. 1900 The necklace has 141 natural saltwater pearls from 2.1mm to 6.7mm of the finest quality (lustre, shape, skin, overtones, co...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Rock Crystal Layering Necklace with Vintage Paste Bird Brooch
Rock Crystal Layering Necklace with Vintage Paste Bird Brooch

Rock Crystal Layering Necklace with Vintage Paste Bird Brooch

Located in Colleyville, TX

A large strand of rock crystal faceted ovals in oxidized silver with a beautiful floral paste design clasp, lends itself as the shimmering basis of a layering necklace design. Susp...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal

Turquoise Garnet Keshi Pearls Austro Hungarian Swan Fob Necklace
Turquoise Garnet Keshi Pearls Austro Hungarian Swan Fob Necklace

Turquoise Garnet Keshi Pearls Austro Hungarian Swan Fob Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

with silky freshwater Japanese keshi pearls and plump pillows of faceted garnet beads stationed along

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Multicolored Moonstone Necklace Antique Gilt Carnelian Fob - Elise III
Multicolored Moonstone Necklace Antique Gilt Carnelian Fob - Elise III

Multicolored Moonstone Necklace Antique Gilt Carnelian Fob - Elise III

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

Autumn multi-colored moonstone of russet, grays, brown and whites are hand-linked into a 30 inch chain. The piece de resistance is the removable antique gilt carnelian fob (circa 18...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Sailor’s Valentine Pocket Watch Aqua Chalcedony Labradorite Necklace, Antigua
Sailor’s Valentine Pocket Watch Aqua Chalcedony Labradorite Necklace, Antigua

Sailor’s Valentine Pocket Watch Aqua Chalcedony Labradorite Necklace, Antigua

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

As the story goes - Sailor’s Valentines originated as a way for sailors to not only express their love for wives and family, but to also wile away the endless days at sea. Fashione...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

gold with silver lock set with diamonds on a pearl chain
gold with silver lock set with diamonds on a pearl chain

gold with silver lock set with diamonds on a pearl chain

Located in The Hague, ZH

14k yellow gold with 835z silver lock set with rose diamonds tot. 0.20 ct - G/H - SI - on a pearl necklace - 70 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 70 cm long and 6.0 mm ...

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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Diamond Turquoise Pave Lock Intaglio Fob Necklace, Serrures D'Amour Necklace
Diamond Turquoise Pave Lock Intaglio Fob Necklace, Serrures D'Amour Necklace

Diamond Turquoise Pave Lock Intaglio Fob Necklace, Serrures D'Amour Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

I am always a fan of jewelry designs that lend themselves to change - and this stunning turquoise necklace certainly checks all the boxes. A long and sinewy hand-linked turquoise ch...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Emerald Black Pearl Necklace French Silver Vintage Medal One of a Kind J Dauphin
Emerald Black Pearl Necklace French Silver Vintage Medal One of a Kind J Dauphin

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...

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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Circa 1900 Victorian English Beaded and Needlepoint Pillow
Circa 1900 Victorian English Beaded and Needlepoint Pillow

Circa 1900 Victorian English Beaded and Needlepoint Pillow

Located in Highwood, IL

masterpiece. English origin from around 1890-1910, and must have taken months to hand bead and assemble.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Beads

Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape
Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape

Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape

Located in London, GB

Absolutely incredible black Victorian cape with black velvet and lace applique and intricate hand

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

c.1870 English Victorian Ladies Hand-Beaded Slipper Chair
c.1870 English Victorian Ladies Hand-Beaded Slipper Chair

c.1870 English Victorian Ladies Hand-Beaded Slipper Chair

Located in Highwood, IL

Exquisite antique English Victorian hand-beaded and needlepointed ladies chair with it's original

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Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fur, Beads

Victorian Black Beaded Vest Top
Victorian Black Beaded Vest Top

Victorian Black Beaded Vest Top

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1880s Victorian Black Beaded Mantel Vest top with bead tassel. Fit size 0/2/4/ XS/ Small

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1880s Unknown Vests

Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag

Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag, Lined in peach satin with matching enamel plaques and seed pearl

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Victorian Vaseline Berry Bead Comb
Victorian Vaseline Berry Bead Comb

Victorian Vaseline Berry Bead Comb

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Berry Bead Comb in gold filled metal with frosted vaseline glass "berries". Charming and

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Late 19th Century American Hats

c.1880 Antique English Folk Art Hand-Beaded Victorian Pillow
c.1880 Antique English Folk Art Hand-Beaded Victorian Pillow

c.1880 Antique English Folk Art Hand-Beaded Victorian Pillow

Located in Highwood, IL

A phenomenal example, this antique English Folk Art pillow, shows some of the finest beaded

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Antique 19th Century English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Beads

Mid-Victorian, Hand Beaded Foot Stool, Walnut, Bun Feet, English, circa 1850
Mid-Victorian, Hand Beaded Foot Stool, Walnut, Bun Feet, English, circa 1850

Mid-Victorian, Hand Beaded Foot Stool, Walnut, Bun Feet, English, circa 1850

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good example of a beaded English foot stool dating to the mid-19th century of the

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Ceramic, Fabric

Victorian Oak Mirror / Faux Finish & Decorative Platinum Beaded Edge & Insert
Victorian Oak Mirror / Faux Finish & Decorative Platinum Beaded Edge & Insert

Victorian Oak Mirror / Faux Finish & Decorative Platinum Beaded Edge & Insert

Located in Malibu, CA

Victorian oak framed mirror with faux finish glaze. Blonde gold beaded outer border with platinum

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Oak

c1890's Antique English Beaded Tea Cozy
c1890's Antique English Beaded Tea Cozy

c1890's Antique English Beaded Tea Cozy

Located in Highwood, IL

In the late 1800's, Victorian women made beautiful items such as this tea cozy to enhance their

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silk, Beads

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Trace Guard Chain Necklace Onyx and Rock Crystal Beads
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Trace Guard Chain Necklace Onyx and Rock Crystal Beads

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Trace Guard Chain Necklace Onyx and Rock Crystal Beads

Located in London, GB

Victorian 9 ct Rose Gold Trace Link Guard Chain Necklace with Onyx and Rock Crystal Beads Popular

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and White Bead Pin and Watch Holder
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and White Bead Pin and Watch Holder

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and White Bead Pin and Watch Holder

Located in Lexington, KY

This spectacular Victorian novelty is a 14k yellow gold pin and watch-holder boasting gorgeous

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 36” Red Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Vintage 36” Red Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace

Vintage 36” Red Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

hues of salmon pink give this a true feminine appeal. Ready to wear and enjoy! Coral beads have an

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Marina J. Adjustable Draped Pearl Choker with Faceted Silver Beads
Marina J. Adjustable Draped Pearl Choker with Faceted Silver Beads

Marina J. Adjustable Draped Pearl Choker with Faceted Silver Beads

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

combines a contemporary feel with old world Victorian influence. The Faceted Silver beads shine with every

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Antique English Folk Art Beaded Ladies Foot Stool
Antique English Folk Art Beaded Ladies Foot Stool

Antique English Folk Art Beaded Ladies Foot Stool

Located in Highwood, IL

Hand beaded, mahogany framed Victorian ladies tuffet from England. These were utilized to keep feet

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Footstools

Materials

Wool

Circa 1860 English Victorian Needlepoint Tea Cozy
Circa 1860 English Victorian Needlepoint Tea Cozy

Circa 1860 English Victorian Needlepoint Tea Cozy

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 English Victorian period large size tea cozy. The exterior is entirely needlepoint with

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Wool, Silk, Beads

Victorian Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant
Victorian Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant

Victorian Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 14K Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant from the late 19th Century. Beautifully modeled

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Necklace
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Necklace

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Necklace Details: Material: 18k yellow gold Other

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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dangle Earrings
Victorian Gold Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dangle Earrings

Victorian Gold Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dangle Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

These beautiful Victorian earrings feature bright gold, richly colored turquoise, and soft white

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Custom-Made Victorian Jet Beaded Goth Halter Top w Pointe D'Esprit Tulle
Custom-Made Victorian Jet Beaded Goth Halter Top w Pointe D'Esprit Tulle

Custom-Made Victorian Jet Beaded Goth Halter Top w Pointe D'Esprit Tulle

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Custom-made Goth halter top with copious Victorian jet bead trim and pointe d'esprit tulle panels

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21st Century and Contemporary American Halter Tops

14k Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Swallow Charm
14k Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Swallow Charm

14k Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Swallow Charm

Located in Venice, CA

is beautifully rendered with impeccable attention to detail. In Victorian era jewelry, swallows

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise
Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise

Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise

Located in Orlando, FL

continuous row of turquoise beads, a stone highly favored in the Victorian period for both its color and its

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bead-Set Diamond Ring
Bead-Set Diamond Ring

Bead-Set Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Dating from the 1890s, this Victorian ring is composed of diamond melee and a silver-topped gold

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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Mourning Necklace in 14K Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Mourning Necklace in 14K Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Mourning Necklace in 14K Gold

Located in Houston, TX

surrounding the cameo frame. Chain is elongated onyx beads interspersed with pearls. The cameo is a profile

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Pearl Yellow Gold Buckle Pendant Necklace Enhancer
Victorian Pearl Yellow Gold Buckle Pendant Necklace Enhancer

Victorian Pearl Yellow Gold Buckle Pendant Necklace Enhancer

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Victorian 18K gold buckle decorated with tiny seed pearls and an openwork leaf design. Originally a

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Colorful Plastic Bead Hair Comb
Antique Colorful Plastic Bead Hair Comb

Antique Colorful Plastic Bead Hair Comb

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a highly decorated antique hair comb. This piece is adorned with colourful plastic beads

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Early 20th Century French Victorian More Jewelry

Gold Victorian Hidden Picture Locket Pin Pearl
Gold Victorian Hidden Picture Locket Pin Pearl

Gold Victorian Hidden Picture Locket Pin Pearl

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Gold Victorian Hidden Picture Locket Pin (4) tear-shaped pearls are centered in this pin, measuring

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver

Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Ring
Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Ring

Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Ring most beautiful pearl and ruby detailed ring The

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Set Brooch
Victorian Pearl Set Brooch

Victorian Pearl Set Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Pearl Set Brooch Description: This antique swallow brooch, a symbol of love and safe

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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Oval Wicker Table with Two-Tier Wood Tops
Victorian Oval Wicker Table with Two-Tier Wood Tops

Victorian Oval Wicker Table with Two-Tier Wood Tops

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tables

Materials

Oak, Wicker, Wood

Etruscan Revival Gold Spinning Bead Drop Earrings

Etruscan Revival Gold Spinning Bead Drop Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of Victorian 14K yellow gold drop earrings, featuring a bead in the Etruscan Revival style

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Graduated Strand Necklace, GIA
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Graduated Strand Necklace, GIA

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Graduated Strand Necklace, GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Graduated Strand Necklace - GIA. This

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Antique 1890s Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Beadwork Walnut Shaped Oval Walnut Frame Centrepiece Tray
Victorian Beadwork Walnut Shaped Oval Walnut Frame Centrepiece Tray

Victorian Beadwork Walnut Shaped Oval Walnut Frame Centrepiece Tray

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The centre of the tray has a very decorative silk embroidery and beadwork panel of Roses and Lace, on a moss green background. The embroidery is covered and protected with glass set...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Beads

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Double Heart Bar Brooch
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Double Heart Bar Brooch

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Double Heart Bar Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian double heart bar brooch crafted in 9K rose-yellow gold. The piece features seed

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique Lavaliere
Victorian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique Lavaliere

Victorian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique Lavaliere

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous Antique Victorian Heart Pendant set throughout with lovely Pearls in a wonderful

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers Victorian English Gold filled Amethyst pendant necklace Glass Brass
LB offers Victorian English Gold filled Amethyst pendant necklace Glass Brass

LB offers Victorian English Gold filled Amethyst pendant necklace Glass Brass

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

pendant necklace. This is a wonderful example of Mid Victorian jewelry being repurposed for today’s use

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass

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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.