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1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape
1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape

1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This dazzling mixed-lace Victorian cape is lavishly embellished with sparkling sequins and hand

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20th Century Victorian Capes

Gold Beaded Victorian Bracelet
Gold Beaded Victorian Bracelet

Gold Beaded Victorian Bracelet

Located in New York City, NY

Made in 14K yellow gold, consisting of gold beads "strung" together on gold metal wire and

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

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

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Indulge in the antique allure of this Banded Agate Bead Necklace... Featuring twenty nine separate

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

C.1880 Victorian over-sized graduated banded agate bead necklace with original clasp. This necklace

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Antique Victorian Era 18K Gold Double Strand Opal Beads Bracelet
Antique Victorian Era 18K Gold Double Strand Opal Beads Bracelet

Antique Victorian Era 18K Gold Double Strand Opal Beads Bracelet

Located in Versailles, FR

beads measuring from 5mm in diameter the smallest to 7mm in diameter the biggest. They are attached to 4

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Mid-Victorian Tortoiseshell Pique Bead Necklace
Antique Mid-Victorian Tortoiseshell Pique Bead Necklace

Antique Mid-Victorian Tortoiseshell Pique Bead Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A most unusual, Museum Quality, Victorian graduated bead necklace - dating to c.1860. The beads are

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Silver

Victorian Granulated Gold Bead Necklace
Victorian Granulated Gold Bead Necklace

Victorian Granulated Gold Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Granulated 22 carat gold bead necklace.

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English Beaded Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Antique Victorian Serpentine Beaded Necklace Dragon Clasp Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Serpentine Beaded Necklace Dragon Clasp Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Serpentine Beaded Necklace Dragon Clasp Circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This magnificent long antique Beaded Serpentine necklace is from the Victorian era, Circa 1900. The

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Victorian Pearl and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Victorian Pearl and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Victorian Pearl and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Pearl and Sterling Silver Bracelet

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Onyx Cross & Chain
Victorian Onyx Cross & Chain

Victorian Onyx Cross & Chain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

onyx & gold chain with removable onyx & gold cross.

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English Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx

Victorian Extra Long Beaded Jet and Locket or Watch Chain Gold Necklace
Victorian Extra Long Beaded Jet and Locket or Watch Chain Gold Necklace

Victorian Extra Long Beaded Jet and Locket or Watch Chain Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

One 1880's Extra Long And Extra Fabulous Beaded Black Jet Necklace Chain Measuring Approximately 72

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Antique 1880s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace
Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace

Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 19th century turquoise and gold snake necklace. Fully articulated snake with hundreds of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace
Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace

Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 19th century turquoise and gold snake necklace. Fully articulated snake with hundreds of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Snake Bracelet
Victorian Turquoise Snake Bracelet

Victorian Turquoise Snake Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Victorian snake bracelet with cabochon turquoise beads set in 18 karat gold. Typically encrusted

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Citrine & Gold Necklace
Victorian Citrine & Gold Necklace

Victorian Citrine & Gold Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Madeira Citrine Gold Necklace from the Victorian Period is composed of sixteen graduated oval cut

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Three Strand Whitby Jet Graduated Bead Necklace

Three Strand Whitby Jet Graduated Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Whitby Jet Three Strand Graduated Bead Necklace with Triangular Spacers from England, circa 1890

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Victorian Amethyst Yellow Gold Bracelet
Victorian Amethyst Yellow Gold Bracelet

Victorian Amethyst Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique Victorian bracelet. 7" long. Brilliant faceted amethysts interspersed with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Gold Turtle Necklace

Victorian Turquoise Gold Turtle Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Victorian Turquoise and Diamond encrusted Turtle necklace in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Jade Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Jade Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Jade Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful antique beaded Jade necklace is Victorian Circa 1900. The fabulous necklace is

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Base Metal

Antique Victorian Small Coral Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Small Coral Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Small Coral Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This Victorian Coral Necklace is wonderful, Circa 1900. The necklace is adorned in beautiful

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Victorian Citrine Pearl Necklace, circa 1900
Victorian Citrine Pearl Necklace, circa 1900

Victorian Citrine Pearl Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

For more details please click continue reading down below... This fabulous Antique Victorian

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl

Antique Victorian Double Coral Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Double Coral Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Double Coral Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous Antique Victorian double Coral

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Bracelet, circa 1980
Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Bracelet, circa 1980

Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Bracelet, circa 1980

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This Victorian Silver Albertine bracelet is Circa 1890. This lovely bracelet is complete with two

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Antique Long Paste Necklace Victorian,  circa 1900
Antique Long Paste Necklace Victorian,  circa 1900

Antique Long Paste Necklace Victorian,  circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous Sterling Silver Paste Stone necklace is Circa 1900. Beautiful round Paste Stones sit around the neck and cascade down beautifully, all set in White metal. Paste is a ...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Cultured Pearl Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Cultured Pearl Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Cultured Pearl Necklace

Located in Gainesville, FL

14K Yellow Gold 5mm Cultured Pearl Necklace 16" You are viewing a beautiful pearl necklace. This necklace measures 16" in length. It features 5mm cultured pearls and a 14k yellow g...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Boxed Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Pearl Boxed Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Pearl Boxed Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

genuine Victorian piece Circa 1900. The necklace is adorned with lovely cultured Pearls displaying

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Asprey Natural Seed Pearl Gold Necklace
Victorian Asprey Natural Seed Pearl Gold Necklace

Victorian Asprey Natural Seed Pearl Gold Necklace

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Lovely mid Victorian Natural Seed Pearl necklace on Yellow Gold and split Seed Pearl "Push In

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Cultured Pearl Necklace
Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Cultured Pearl Necklace

Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Cultured Pearl Necklace

Located in Gainesville, FL

Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Beaded 8mm Cultured Pearl Necklace 16" You are viewing a Stunning Cultured

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Bullseye Agate Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Bullseye Agate Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Bullseye Agate Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous antique Victorian necklace is made from the most sought after Bulls Eye Agates you

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Moonstone Gold Bracelet circa 1900
Antique Victorian Moonstone Gold Bracelet circa 1900

Antique Victorian Moonstone Gold Bracelet circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful Victorian Antique bracelet is set in 9ct yellow gold which has developed a rosy hue

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

For more details please click continue reading down below... This very beautiful Antique Victorian

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Victorian Amethyst Necklace
Impressive Victorian Amethyst Necklace

Impressive Victorian Amethyst Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amethyst beads dangle from this lovely Victorian necklace in 18 karat gold.

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Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Antique Victorian Citrine Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Citrine Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Citrine Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1870

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

creamy tone, they are lovely lustrous and natural. This is very well made from the Victorian Era, with

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Silver

Antique Victorian Ball Necklace Gold Gilt Balls, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Ball Necklace Gold Gilt Balls, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Ball Necklace Gold Gilt Balls, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This wonderful Victorian graduating ball necklace is Circa 1880. The balls are set in Gold Gilt

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Bracelet circa 1880 Gold Gilt
Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Bracelet circa 1880 Gold Gilt

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Bracelet circa 1880 Gold Gilt

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This stunning 18ct Yellow Gold on pinchbeck bracelet is adorned by three large Paste Garnet Stones. Three fabulous Cabochon Garnet Pastes are in the centre gallery and have a deep r...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Pair of Victorian Micro-Mosiac and Emerald Bracelets

Pair of Victorian Micro-Mosiac and Emerald Bracelets

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of micro-mosaic bracelets (plaques depicting butterflies) set in gilt metal, strung with 6 rows of (contemporary) natural emeralds. Italian, c1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Gilt Metal

Black Silk Velvet Crytal Jet and Gunmetal Beaded Dress
Black Silk Velvet Crytal Jet and Gunmetal Beaded Dress

Black Silk Velvet Crytal Jet and Gunmetal Beaded Dress

Located in Topanga, CA

Full length long silk velvet victorian beaded dress. This dress is embellished with crystal jet and

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Late 19th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Antique Victorian Ball Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Ball Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Ball Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This gorgeous Antique Victorian necklace has been modelled in Silver gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold. It

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Pink Paste Necklace Fabulous Necklace with Dropper, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Pink Paste Necklace Fabulous Necklace with Dropper, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Pink Paste Necklace Fabulous Necklace with Dropper, circa 1870

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This spectacular Pink Paste collar necklace is absolutely beautiful, set in 18ct Gold Gilt on Silver, all complete with the dropper pendant. Each Pink Paste is set in stunning canne...

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

A true antique piece. This graduated pearl necklace nests four strands of natural pearls at the lengths of 16", 17", 18", 19" and clasps together with a rosecut diamond box clasp in...

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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace

Located in Toronto, ON

Gorgeous riviere necklace set with oval graduating amethysts set in yellow gold claw bezels.

Materials

Amethyst

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Full Cert, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Full Cert, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Full Cert, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

An elegant antique Victorian Necklace C. 1900, lined with lovely natural Pearls which graduate in

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver

Antique Victorian Carved Coral Bracelet
Antique Victorian Carved Coral Bracelet

Antique Victorian Carved Coral Bracelet

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Wired antique natural carved coral clamper style bracelet with intricate components. Unsigned. Circumference is 6.24" around. 2" wide.

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Antique 1880s Beaded Bracelets

Antique Victorian Pearl 2.25 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Clasp circa 1900 Necklace
Antique Victorian Pearl 2.25 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Clasp circa 1900 Necklace

Antique Victorian Pearl 2.25 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Clasp circa 1900 Necklace

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This remarkable Victorian Pearl necklace is adorned with a 2.25ct Blue Zircon and Diamond 18ct

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Zircon, White Gold

Victorian Black Onyx Seed Pearl Mourning 14 Kart Yellow Gold Locket and Necklace
Victorian Black Onyx Seed Pearl Mourning 14 Kart Yellow Gold Locket and Necklace

Victorian Black Onyx Seed Pearl Mourning 14 Kart Yellow Gold Locket and Necklace

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

been accented with seed Pearls on the front of the locket. The necklace features black Onyx beads of

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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Onyx Cross with Silver Design and 14 Karat Gold and Onyx Chain
Victorian Black Onyx Cross with Silver Design and 14 Karat Gold and Onyx Chain

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

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Coral, Necklace, Gold, 1880, Dutch Costume Jewelry
Antique Coral, Necklace, Gold, 1880, Dutch Costume Jewelry

Antique Coral, Necklace, Gold, 1880, Dutch Costume Jewelry

Located in EL Waalre, NL

owners. The shape and size of the beads sorted, in shape and color. The handmade golden clasp is

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Antique 1880s Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace
Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace

Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

beads. Cabochon ruby eyes and diamond accents. Tails clasps into head for closure. Victorian serpent

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Silver Paste Necklace with Dropper
Antique Silver Paste Necklace with Dropper

Antique Silver Paste Necklace with Dropper

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous Sterling Silver Paste necklace is Circa 1900. Beautiful round Paste Stones sit around the neck which leads to a lovely old Paste dropper, all set in Sterling Silver. ...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Turn of the Century Coral and 14K Gold Necklace
English Turn of the Century Coral and 14K Gold Necklace

English Turn of the Century Coral and 14K Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

English Turn of the Century Coral and 14K White and Yellow Gold Necklace

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Decadent Jewels Amethyst Prasiolite Tourmaline Riviere Silver Necklace
Decadent Jewels Amethyst Prasiolite Tourmaline Riviere Silver Necklace

Decadent Jewels Amethyst Prasiolite Tourmaline Riviere Silver Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Statment necklace with large pear shaped Amethyst and Prasiolite hanging from a strand of 10mm round Amethyst and 5mm Multi colour Tourmaline set in filligree Sterling Silver frames....

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2010s Australian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Antique Suffragette Necklace Quartz Amethyst Malachite 14 Carat Gold
Antique Suffragette Necklace Quartz Amethyst Malachite 14 Carat Gold

Antique Suffragette Necklace Quartz Amethyst Malachite 14 Carat Gold

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous Antique Suffragette necklace is set with genuine gemstones with a 14ct gold clasp. The white stones are Rock Crystal the purple is natural Amethyst and the malachite i...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Malachite, Quartz, 14k Gold

Vintage 14ct Gold Pearl Line Bracelet Bangle 585 Purity Natural White
Vintage 14ct Gold Pearl Line Bracelet Bangle 585 Purity Natural White

Vintage 14ct Gold Pearl Line Bracelet Bangle 585 Purity Natural White

Located in Camelford, GB

: Victorian / wedding style Age: Vintage late 1900s (c1980s) Condition: Excellent Hallmark: 14k It is a truly

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Late 20th Century Japanese Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Pools of Light" Necklace and Bracelet Set
"Pools of Light" Necklace and Bracelet Set

"Pools of Light" Necklace and Bracelet Set

Located in Chicago, IL

"Pools of Light" jewelry was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This jewelry which is set with polished rock crystal balls was believed to have mystical properti...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Victorian Black Jet Beaded Choker
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Choker

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Pair of Victorian Mahogany, Beaded Footstools, Circa 1870
Pair of Victorian Mahogany, Beaded Footstools, Circa 1870

Pair of Victorian Mahogany, Beaded Footstools, Circa 1870

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Victorian walnut footstools with bead work seats, worked in grape and leaf clusters and

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Footstools

Materials

Walnut, Wool, Beads

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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.