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Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl and Gold Locket, Dated 1874
Located in London, GB
A Victorian blue enamel, seed pearl and gold locket, with a natural half pearl set star, with rose-cut diamonds, on blue guilloche enamel, mounted in gold. There is a small piece of ...
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl and Gold Heart Locket, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Victorian, blue enamel heart locket, with a central cluster and heart shape surround set with natural half seed pearls, on a background of blue, guilloche enamel, with a picture lo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Old Mine Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian blue enamel diamond snake bracelet circa 1880. A special and classic "Ouroboros" Victorian snake bracelet. Ouroboros is Greek and refers to a "snake devouring it...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870
An antique Victorian 14K gold star-motif locket pendant is embellished with glossy turquoise blue enamel, two half pearls, and tiny old mine cut diamonds. The back is set...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Victorian Blue Enamel Old Mine Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique cushion diamond of approximately 1 carat is inset to a blue guilloche enamel tablet bordered with old mine diamonds totaling approximately 1.30 carats mounted in silver to...
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Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Gold Rosecut Diamond Articulated Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique Victorian dark blue enamel articulated snake bracelet that wraps around the wrist, circa 1880. It is made in 18k gold with silver accents, and has a small place for me...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Victorian Blue Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with blue enamel and diamonds weighing approximately total of 0.30 carat and all whole bracelet is weighing approximately total of 5...
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Vintage 1920s More Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Pearl Changeable Necklace from Cameo Corner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rich cobalt blue enamel meets the intricate design elements of the mid 1860's in this bold English historic piece. Complete with original box, including hair pin and brooch attachmen...
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Antique 1860s Etruscan Revival More Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Bangle 3.48 Ct Burmese No-Heat Sapphire 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
Victorian bangle bracelet finely crafted in 14K Yellow Gold featuring a Royal blue enamel finish and a mix of blue and yellow sapphires. One center oval blue sapphire weighs 3.48 cts...
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Pair of French Victorian Chinoiserie Blue Enamel and Cloisonne Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian blue enamel and cloisonné hexagonal shaped Chinoiserie decorated vases. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Vases
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Victorian Diamond and Blue Enamel Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond Brooch/Pendant. Hand set with Diamonds, approx. 0.40tcw and enhanced with a Blue Enamel surround. Hand crafted 14K Gold mounting. Meas...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
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Diamond, Enamel
Victorial Royal Blue Enamel Egg
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful Victorian royal blue enamel egg set with a 14 karat yellow gold loop, likely crafted in continental Europe.
Length: 20mm
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian 1890s Blue Enamel and Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1890s Victorian blue enamel and 18 karat yellow gold locket; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antiq...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and 3.0 Carat Diamond Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Blue Enamel and Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Wrap Bracelet C.1880
Though it may come as a surprise to some, the snake is one of history’s most enduring symbols of eternal lo...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Bracelets
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Victorian Royal Blue Enamel and Pearl Buckle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Buckle motif jewelry was popularized by Queen Victoria, as she was known to favor this theme. This 18 karat yellow gold bangle is extensively decorated with royal blue and Kelly gree...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
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Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Blue Enamel Serpent Brooch Set with Opal and Diamonds c 1880
Located in New York, NY
Victorian era Blue Enamel Snake Brooch set with Opal and Diamonds c 1880
Year of Production: c. 1880
Color: Blue
Materials: Enamel, Opal, Diamonds
Hallmarks: None
Closure/Opening: ...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Enamel
Victorian Period Blue Enamel Silver Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful Antique hand-winding fob / brooch watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. visible wear on the enamel watch Bessel as shown.
Please study the image...
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
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Silver, Enamel
Victorian Baby Ring with Rose Diamonds and Blue Enamel Detailing
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love baby rings, worn around the knuckle or worn clipped to a large split ring and worn around a chain, or simply collected in honor of a new baby. Our baby ring has rose diamonds...
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, 15k Gold
Victorian Ribbon Brooch in Yellow Gold and Royal Blue Enamel Decoration
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A ribbon brooch from the Victorian era circa 1880s being a flat cross section gold ribbon the knot of which is decorated in royal blue enamel arabesque pattern. To the reverse the b...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
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Yellow Gold, Enamel
Blue Enamel Antique Victorian Cufflinks Set with 18 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
These lovely French cufflinks have a beautifully intricate Gold feature design, creating a frame around the blue enamel. Hand crafted in the Victorian era, these gorgeous antique cuf...
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Antique 1850s Victorian Cufflinks
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Renaissance Revival Blue Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
During the latter part of the 19th century (in the Victorian era) there was a resurgence of fine jewelry produced to imitate the classic Renaissance styles. These colorful designs we...
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Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings
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18k Gold
Victorian Silver Locket with Royal Blue Enamel Monogram
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Deco - Victorian Locket Pendant in Silver with a gorgeous royal blue enamel monogram. The monogram in ornately raised letters of great beauty with fine royal blue en...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Victorian Pearl, Diamond & Blue Enamel Conversion Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k yellow gold Victorian pearl, diamond & blue enamel conversion necklace. A unique, horizontal Victorian piece converted into a necklace. One side is cobalt blue enamel with altern...
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Vintage 1960s Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Blue Enamel Cross Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite antique locket from the Victorian Era. The cross motif is set with glossy light blue enamel and bordered with ornate hand-chased detailing. Inside is a glazed compartmen...
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Antique 1860s High Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Old-Cut Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian gold and blue enamel bracelet in the form of a wraparound hinged serpent with a head set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, and diamond-accented hinges, in...
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Antique 1850s Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Dome Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a fabulous Victorian dome ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old cut diamonds and is adorned with cobalt blue enamel which is in perfect condition.
Weight: 11.60g
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sky Blue Enamel Sword Hat Stick Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a fantastic Victorian hat stick pin in 18k yellow gold with gorgeous pale blue enamel detailing. The pin is in the design of a long sword and would have once been used by a f...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Wilson & Gill Vulcain Victorian Diamond Blue White Hand Enameled Watch Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Round White Diamond Royal Blue with White Details Hand Enameled Victorian Watch and Necklace. Wilson & Gill is a famous jewelry Company founded in 1892 and located in R...
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Dm 1.77 in. L 27.55 in.
Antique Victorian Mourning Locket Pendant, 9k Gold, Pearl and Blue Enamel Buckle
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique, Victorian era mourning locket.
Not all mourning jewellery is obvious immediately as mourning in its design and this is one of those pieces.
Crafted...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.75 in. L 1.4 in.
Victorian Snake Bracelet Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Antique 1840
Located in New York, NY
A rare and wonderful antique Victorian Snake Bracelet. The snake bracelet dates to circa 1840. The snake head is set with faceted round Rubies and Pearls. The snake's head, tail a...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Star Pendant, Blue Enamel, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold and blue enamel star pendant.
Made from bloomed 9 karat gold it has the rich appearance of high carat gold, it has a cobalt blue en...
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Antique 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.85 in. L 1.25 in.
Victorian Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Rose Cut Diamond Bangle
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian
Composition: (Top) 18K Yellow Gold , 14K Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel
Primary Stone: Old Mine Rose Cut Diamonds
Stone Carat Weight: Approximately 1 Carat
Color/ Clarit...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Mary Gregory Cobalt Blue Jewelry Casket
By Mary Gregory
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautifully decorated antique Victorian cobalt blue jewelry casket / box. Three eights inch thick glass. Hand polished beveled glass edge wall. Heavy enamel paint. Elaborate brass ...
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass
14 Karat Victorian Diamond Pearl Bangle Yellow Gold Blue Enamel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an intriguing 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet fashioned in the Victorian Period with Diamonds and Pearl. The classic design has cobalt blue Enamel with a delicate line of (30...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Royal Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful antique mid-Victorian ring. With nine beautiful old mine cut diamonds diagonally set to complement the sweeping design of the ring. Glossy waves of royal blue enamel are ...
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Antique 1870s High Victorian More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18K Gold and 3 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Snake Bangle
Located in New York, NY
19th Century 18k Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel and an estimate of 3cts Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Cabochon Ruby Eyes. This wonderful Snake Bangle Hails from the Age of Queen Victoria II...
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Antique Late 19th Century High Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel 0.23ct Diamond Knot Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a beautiful antique bar brooch in 14K yellow gold. It features 0.23ct old cut diamond, which colour is W-STW and clarity - P1. Cobalt blue enamel is in perfect condition.
The...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Enamel Portrait Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Very peculiar and stunning recent conversion of a Victorian era enameled pin into a ring.
From what we know the beautiful enamel portrait might have represented the commissioning la...
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Signet Rings
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Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lifelike enamel floral brooches were extremely popular throughout the 19th Century. Made mostly in Newark, NJ during the last quarter of the 19th Century, these hand enamelled flower...
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Early Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver and 6.0Cts Diamonds and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian 18k Gold, Silver and 6.0cts. Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Blue Guilloché Enamel Ring c.1840s
Believed to be a descendant of the bagues au firmament (or, “rings of the h...
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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Rossler Bohemian Royal Blue Glass Enamel Decanter
By Bohemia
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue glass decanter depicting a gold- silver enamel painting of a girl & an harlequin. Behind them, there is also some gilt stenciled decor of what appears to be a la...
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Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Glass
Mid Victorian 18 Carat Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A true mid Victorian period ring. c1860.
SIZE ; Q 1/2 UK, 8 1/4 US
Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold throughout.
Designed with five pearls and a crossover type baby blue enamel clust...
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20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival Watch Theme Blue Enamel and Gold Locket with Bow Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1950s Victorian Revival 18K detachable bow brooch holding a faux watch 14K gold locket. The hands on the watch face can be manually moved. The frame holds three photos.
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Mid-20th Century More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver and Blue Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver and Blue Enamel Butterfly Brooch
c.1900s
Height: 27.66mm
Width: 82.39mm
Weight: 19.74 grams
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Snake Bracelet 18 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Garnet Pearl Old
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian (circa 1880s to 1900s) snake bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Six seed pearls graduate in size from 1mm to 2mm. Two estimated 0.03 carat garn...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this antique brooch from ca 1870 displays a wondaful contrast of colors. A star in the center of the brooch set with on Old Mine diam...
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel
A 1960s Blue Enamel, Sapphire & Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Simplistic in design and curving with Arabesque swirls, this 1960s brooch features a centerpiece of blue enamel surrounded by round-cut sapphires.
Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold
Total Wei...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890
The floral motif openwork bracelet is crafted in 14K yellow gold and silver. It’s embellished with cobalt blue glossy enamel, a fashionable color in the Victorian era jew...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Jewelry Suite
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Victorian jewelry suite consists of a pendant-brooch and a pair of earrings featuring an intricate filigree design hand-crafted in 18k yellow gold and contrasted wit...
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Early 20th Century More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cobalt Blue Enamel Natural Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 18k yellow gold vivid cobalt blue enamel center pendant with natural pearl halo and crown center. Hand made in 14k yellow gold with a spring ring catch. Circa 1900's. Lengt...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 2.95ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique diamond platter ring crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The ring features an approximately 0.65 carat old mine cut diamon...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Royal Blue Enamel and Paste Heart Pendant with Bouquet, circa 1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely early Victorian sterling silver paste pendant with a border of paste stones and royal blue enamel, most likely was a pendant given as a gift to a loved one. The beautiful blue...
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Antique 1860s Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Old Mine Diamond and Blue Enamel Navette Ring, circa 1860s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Old Mine Diamond and Blue Enamel Navette Ring
A marquise shaped plaque decorated with royal blue guilloche enamel features 5 old mine diamonds totaling approximately 1.35cts...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Mixed Metal
Men's White and Cobalt Blue Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These classic cuff links are dated to the 1920's. The cuff links are made from white and blue enamel with gold inlay. The cuff links are linked together and soldered in a classic f...
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cufflinks
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Blue Enamel Pearl and Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An antique snake necklace, with a gold scale link body and blue enamelled head, set with natural half pearls, with diamond eyes, with a blue enamel heart drop suspended from its mout...
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Antique 1850s Victorian More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds - The ring contains 1 round brilliant diamond in each of the 6 blue enamel flowers with a total approximate weight o...
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Vintage 1970s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique French Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Buckle and Heart Padlock Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold, enamel, and diamond buckle and padlock locket bracelet, the front comprised of an engraved gold fastened buckle with a blue and white enamel strap with further engra...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Royal Blue Enamel Fleurs De Lis Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Antique Victorian Ring with a Diamond Fleurs-de-lis on a Royal Blue Enamel background in 14 Karat gold. The sparkling white antique diamonds create th...
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20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Enamel and Seed Pearl Serpent Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This gold, enamel, and seed pearl snake bracelet dates from the late Victorian era, circa 1880s. Designed as a snake curling around itself, the blue enamel head with ruby eyes is set...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Clover Blue Enamel 15 Karat Gold Pearl Pendant Brooch Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful and delicate clover jewel comes in it's original fitted leather case, it has been crafted in England by Collingwood & Co around 1900. The elegant piece of jewellery ha...
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
W 1.15 in. D 0.48 in. L 1.26 in.
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Victorian Blue Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact victorian blue enamel you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect victorian blue enamel may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing victorian blue enamel — no matter the origin — is easy, but Karen Sugarman Designs, Carlo and Arthur Giuliano and Giuliano each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a victorian blue enamel featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old mine cut versions for sale. Most of our victorian blue enamel for sale are for women, but there are 74 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Victorian Blue Enamel?
On average, a victorian blue enamel at 1stDibs sells for $3,595, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $276,707 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 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 Epoque. 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 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.
On 1stDibs, explore the most extraordinary original Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories.
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