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Antique Victorian Carnelian Fob
Antique Victorian Carnelian Fob

Antique Victorian Carnelian Fob

Located in New York, NY

Antique Victorian Carnelian Fob from the late 19th Century.

Category

Antique 1870s American High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gilt Metal, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Carnelian Bloodstone Swivel Fob 9ct Gold Necklace
Antique Victorian Carnelian Bloodstone Swivel Fob 9ct Gold Necklace

Antique Victorian Carnelian Bloodstone Swivel Fob 9ct Gold Necklace

Located in London, GB

Discover the unique charm of our Antique Victorian Carnelian Bloodstone 9ct Gold Necklace, a captivating piece that reflects the intricate craftsmanship of the Victorian era.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Carnelian Ring Elongated 14k Yellow Gold Long Pink Band
Antique Victorian Carnelian Ring Elongated 14k Yellow Gold Long Pink Band

Antique Victorian Carnelian Ring Elongated 14k Yellow Gold Long Pink Band

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish antique Victorian carnelian ring (circa 1980s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This oversized desk seal dates to the Victorian period and is wonderful in that the matrix on it remains blank. The seal which dates to circa 1870 is very simple in its construction ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Carnelian

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Seal Fob 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY This exquisite 9ct rose gold Victorian seal fob boasts a tall gold structure with a captivating carnelian seal...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 10x7.5mm Weight: 2g

Category

Antique 1890s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Tiffany & Co. victorian carnelian 18k yellow gold fob brooch
Tiffany & Co. victorian carnelian 18k yellow gold fob brooch

Tiffany & Co. victorian carnelian 18k yellow gold fob brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exceptional Tiffany & Co. Victorian fob brooch showcases a richly carved carnelian, glowing with deep reddish-orange tones that exude warmth and character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. victorian carnelian 18k yellow gold fob brooch
Tiffany & Co. victorian carnelian 18k yellow gold fob brooch

Tiffany & Co. victorian carnelian 18k yellow gold fob brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exceptional Tiffany & Co. Victorian fob brooch showcases a richly carved carnelian, glowing with deep reddish-orange tones that exude warmth and character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Seal Ring, 1868
Antique 18K Gold Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Seal Ring, 1868

Antique 18K Gold Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Seal Ring, 1868

Located in Napoli, IT

Stepping back into History An impressive antique Carnelian intaglio seal ring, bearing full British hallmarks for 1868 age and 18 ct gold The face set with a large oval piece of Carn...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Victorian Carnelian Cameo Pendant and Earrings Suite in 18kt Gold
Victorian Carnelian Cameo Pendant and Earrings Suite in 18kt Gold

Victorian Carnelian Cameo Pendant and Earrings Suite in 18kt Gold

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian suite comprising a pendant and matching earrings, each set with finely carved carnelian shell cameos depicting classical female profiles.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Large Antique Victorian Carnelian 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Fob Seal
Large Antique Victorian Carnelian 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Fob Seal

Large Antique Victorian Carnelian 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Fob Seal

Located in London, GB

An antique large 9K (9 karat) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a fob seal set with an oval carnelian measuring 25 x 20.5 x 4.5 mm weighing approximately 21 carats. The carnelian...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1845 Carnelian Hardstone Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Necklace
Victorian 1845 Carnelian Hardstone Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Necklace

Victorian 1845 Carnelian Hardstone Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Original handmade Victorian carnelian carved cameo brooch pendant with natural patina and delicate granulation work.

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Victorian carnelian and gold pendant or charm. With a carved intaglio of an ancient Roman soldier set in 14 karat gold.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Earrings
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Earrings

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cameo Earrings 15ct Gold Circa 1870 Gorgeous Victorian, Carnelian Hardstone Cameo Earrings. Beautiful Bow Topped, Drop/Dangle Style Earrings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Elaborate Snake Fob with Carnelian
Victorian 14K Gold Elaborate Snake Fob with Carnelian

Victorian 14K Gold Elaborate Snake Fob with Carnelian

Located in Venice, CA

A fine, hand-engraved Victorian fob with the ever-popular snake motif. Circa 1880’s.

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Carnelian 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond Carnelian 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond Carnelian 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

Our antique 15ct yellow gold brooch features a large smooth oval Carnelian. The stone is set into a solid 15ct gold bezel setting flanked with six diamond set leaves.

Category

20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Filled Victorian Watch Fob with Carnelian Cabochon
Antique Gold Filled Victorian Watch Fob with Carnelian Cabochon

Antique Gold Filled Victorian Watch Fob with Carnelian Cabochon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Victorian watch fob. Set with a carnelian cabochon as an unengraved seal.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold-filled

Victorian 20KT Gold Carnelian Cameo Brooch, Circa 1860-1880, Europe
Victorian 20KT Gold Carnelian Cameo Brooch, Circa 1860-1880, Europe

Victorian 20KT Gold Carnelian Cameo Brooch, Circa 1860-1880, Europe

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian cameo brooch crafted in high carat 20KT gold, centred with a finely carved classical female profile in white relief against a rich orange carnelian ground.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Victorian 10ct Gold Bloodstone & Carnelian Spinner Pendant
Victorian 10ct Gold Bloodstone & Carnelian Spinner Pendant

Victorian 10ct Gold Bloodstone & Carnelian Spinner Pendant

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Victorian 10ct Gold Bloodstone & Carnelian Spinner Pendant is a captivating piece that seamlessly blends historical craftsmanship with modern elegance.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Carved Intaglio - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Dark Orange Color - 23x15.6mm (approx.)

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Nine Dress Buttons Carnelian Agate Cabochon Cut Brass Fttungs
Antique Victorian Nine Dress Buttons Carnelian Agate Cabochon Cut Brass Fttungs

Antique Victorian Nine Dress Buttons Carnelian Agate Cabochon Cut Brass Fttungs

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These Victorian Dress Buttons were handcrafted out of deep orange coloured banded agate in the second half of the 19th century.

Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Carnelian, Brass

Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief
Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief

Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Hardstone Carnelian Cameo Pendant with a high relief carving of a woman.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Large Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Banded Carnelian Agate Heart
Large Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Banded Carnelian Agate Heart

Large Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Banded Carnelian Agate Heart

Located in London, GB

Large Antique Victorian 45mm Hand-Carved Banded Carnelian Agate Heavy Solid Heart Pendant, Circa 1890 A stunning piece of late-19th-century romantic history, this extra-large Victo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Silver

Antique Victorian Anchor Brooch Hope Faith Facetted Carnelian Silver Silver Wire
Antique Victorian Anchor Brooch Hope Faith Facetted Carnelian Silver Silver Wire

Antique Victorian Anchor Brooch Hope Faith Facetted Carnelian Silver Silver Wire

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This good size Vitorian Brooch of an anchor symbolizes hop and faith. A facetted carnelian cross is mounted in silver and secured to the anchor by finely twisted silver wire.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Carnelian Stag Heraldic Desk Fob Seal Circa 1890
Victorian Sterling Silver Carnelian Stag Heraldic Desk Fob Seal Circa 1890

Victorian Sterling Silver Carnelian Stag Heraldic Desk Fob Seal Circa 1890

Located in Honolulu, HI

An exquisite late 19th-century Victorian English silver desk fob seal, presenting an exceptional piece of British heraldic history.

Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Sterling Filigree Oval Carnelian Victorian Brooch Pendant and Clip on Earrings
Sterling Filigree Oval Carnelian Victorian Brooch Pendant and Clip on Earrings

Sterling Filigree Oval Carnelian Victorian Brooch Pendant and Clip on Earrings

Located in Milford, DE

An extravagant set of clip on earrings and a brooch, decorated with carnelian in a sterling silver filigree setting. Lavish Victorian set is sure to impress!

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20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Exquisite Victorian Bird Intaglio Carnelian Fob – 15ct Yellow Gold
Exquisite Victorian Bird Intaglio Carnelian Fob – 15ct Yellow Gold

Exquisite Victorian Bird Intaglio Carnelian Fob – 15ct Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

An exquisite Victorian antique fob crafted in 15ct yellow gold, featuring a finely engraved carnelian intaglio depicting a detailed bird motif.

Category

20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carnelian Fob Pendant, Mid-19th Century
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carnelian Fob Pendant, Mid-19th Century

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carnelian Fob Pendant, Mid-19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Details: Period: Mid Victorian, circa 1840 Material: 15K yellow gold Gemstone: Carnelian Dimensions: Height 4.7 cm (incl. ring) × Width 2.2 cm × Depth 1.9 cm Ring Diameter: 2.1 ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold, Gold

Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob
Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob

Victorian Bloodstone and Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Spinning Fob

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This classic 9ct gold fob holds a carnelian and bloodstone that spin! The gold work above the stones are ornate. Stone Dimensions: 18x15mm Height inc Loop: 27mm Weight: 6.1g

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Antique 1890s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Victorian 18k yellow gold pin with carnelian cut Roman emperor – 5.0 grams
Victorian 18k yellow gold pin with carnelian cut Roman emperor – 5.0 grams

Victorian 18k yellow gold pin with carnelian cut Roman emperor – 5.0 grams

Located in The Hague, ZH

Victorian 18k yellow gold pin with carnelian cut Roman emperor – 5.0 grams detailed description: the dimensions of the pin are 2.3 cm long by 1.8 cm wide weight 5.0 grams set wit...

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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Warrior on Horse Carnelian Intaglio Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Victorian
Roman Warrior on Horse Carnelian Intaglio Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Victorian

Roman Warrior on Horse Carnelian Intaglio Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a stunning antique Victorian Hand Carved Carnelian Hard Stone Intaglio Pendant or Charm with an image of a Roman Warrior on His Rearing Horse and set in 14 Karat Gold.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

The other side of the ring presents a polished carnelian hardstone, radiating warmth and elegance.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested Stone Information: Genuine Carnelian Intaglio Color: Orangey Red Measurements: l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Victorian Solid Rosy Gold Oval Carved Carnelian Large Seal FOB Pendant
Antique Victorian Solid Rosy Gold Oval Carved Carnelian Large Seal FOB Pendant

Antique Victorian Solid Rosy Gold Oval Carved Carnelian Large Seal FOB Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Carved - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Dark Orange Color - 28.1x20.1mm (approx.)

Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian-set Gold Fob
Antique Carnelian-set Gold Fob

Antique Carnelian-set Gold Fob

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 14k. This antique fob features detailed gold work underscored by a richly hued carnelian. The look is “town and country” at its vintage chic antique best. Quality const...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18KT Gold Carnelian Shell Cameo and Old-Cut Diamond Brooch
Victorian 18KT Gold Carnelian Shell Cameo and Old-Cut Diamond Brooch

Victorian 18KT Gold Carnelian Shell Cameo and Old-Cut Diamond Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

A fine Victorian oval brooch centred by a carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile, the pale relief presented against a rich carnelian coloured ground and surrounded b...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold and Carnelian Shield Signet Ring
Victorian 18ct Gold and Carnelian Shield Signet Ring

Victorian 18ct Gold and Carnelian Shield Signet Ring

Located in London, England

This stylish Victorian signet ring, dating to circa 1890s, is a fine example of craftsmanship from the late 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Insect Beetle Brooch Carnelian Pearl Glass Silver Gilt
Antique Victorian Insect Beetle Brooch Carnelian Pearl Glass Silver Gilt

Antique Victorian Insect Beetle Brooch Carnelian Pearl Glass Silver Gilt

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Victorian brooch is designed in the naturalistic style popular in the last quarter of the 19th century.

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Antique Gold  Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant
Antique Gold  Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant

Antique Gold Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

This charming Victorian watch fob pendant combines fine craftsmanship with a unique design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold-filled

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII

Located in New York, NY

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring from the mid to late 19th Century. Intricately and finely carved seal of a Louis VIII profile within a gold bezel and an Arts and Crafts sterling silv...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring
Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring

Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Antique Hand carved Carnelian Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring. Set in a Hand crafted 15K Yellow Gold mounting. Approx. dimensions: 0.9” w x 0.9” h x 0.7” d. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

An antique carnelian intaglio signet ring made in 9k yellow gold. A true piece of history, this exquisite ring features a beautifully carved carnelian intaglio stone set in a classi...

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Antique 1880s Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold Croquet seal fob pendant, Carnelian
Antique 9k gold Croquet seal fob pendant, Carnelian

Antique 9k gold Croquet seal fob pendant, Carnelian

Located in NEWARK, GB

It is designed as two crossed croquet mallets with a hoop and ball to the base, resting on top of the chased gold which houses a lovely rich red oval shaped Carnelian matrix. This w...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring
Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring

Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Carnelian depicting Neptune on his chariot drawn by dolphins mounted in blackened silver ring. Top size 33mm x 26mm Size: 9 3/4 Weight: 21,64gr.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace
Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace

Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace

Located in London, GB

Step back in time with our Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace, a piece that exudes the elegance and charm of the early 20th century. This exquisite pendant feat...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique Carnelian Diamond Cameo Bracelet 18 Kt Gold
Antique Carnelian Diamond Cameo Bracelet 18 Kt Gold

Antique Carnelian Diamond Cameo Bracelet 18 Kt Gold

Located in Napoli, IT

The octagonal clasp is set with Carnelian cameo skillful carving depicting the bust of a neoclassical lady, within a border of rose cut Diamonds giving out lovely sparkle and white t...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Graduated Faceted Carnelian Beaded Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Antique Graduated Faceted Carnelian Beaded Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp

Antique Graduated Faceted Carnelian Beaded Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp

Located in Arnhem, NL

An antique carnelian necklace made of graduated faceted beads with 14karat yellow gold clasp.

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Shield design, set with oval carnelian, carved in detail with two coats of arms below a coronet, 5.7cm, 18.2g.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold

Large Antique Victorian 20 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Agate Cross Pendant
Large Antique Victorian 20 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Agate Cross Pendant

Large Antique Victorian 20 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Agate Cross Pendant

Located in London, GB

An exceptional and highly unusual large-scale antique Victorian Cross pendant, masterfully hand-carved from a single piece of rich, translucent reddish-orange carnelian agate.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold & Carnelian Bead HandKnotted Silk Necklace
Antique 14K Yellow Gold & Carnelian Bead HandKnotted Silk Necklace

Antique 14K Yellow Gold & Carnelian Bead HandKnotted Silk Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

Featuring yellow-gold sinuous-pattern rondelles and carnelian rock-crystal round 8mm beads, this ancient-revival heavy necklace is knotted in stations along a black silk cord.

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Antique 19th Century American Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold

Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass
Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass

Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass

Located in Milford, DE

A carved carnelian gemstone in an ornate, Victorian, open-back, gilt brass, bezel setting.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Brass, Gilt Metal

Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal with Blank Matrix France, circa 1870s A large French Napoleon III carnelian desk seal with a blank matrix, dating to circa 1870s. This o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Carnelian

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Bearded Man Intaglio Ring Yellow Gold Portuguese
Antique 19th Century Carnelian Bearded Man Intaglio Ring Yellow Gold Portuguese

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Bearded Man Intaglio Ring Yellow Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring in 19.2K yellow gold, Portugal, Hallmark and Maker’s Mark. This extraordinary piece features a beautifully detailed carnelian intaglio, s...

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant
Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant

Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant beautiful spinning fob pendant The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a ...

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Vintage 1970s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Victorian Classical Intaglio Ring
Victorian Classical Intaglio Ring

Victorian Classical Intaglio Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k. This classic seal-style ring is set with an exceptional intaglio-cut carnelian with a highly detailed depiction of the God Ares. Well made in fourteen-karat yellow ...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9K Gold Beehive Banded Agate Intaglio Ring
Victorian 9K Gold Beehive Banded Agate Intaglio Ring

Victorian 9K Gold Beehive Banded Agate Intaglio Ring

Located in Venice, CA

This simple and understated 9k gold intaglio ring has a tiny beehive carved into a banded agate shield on a carnelian stone. We absolutely love the details of the beehive. It has a t...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Goddess Athena Hardstone Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Antique 1860-1880
Victorian Goddess Athena Hardstone Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Antique 1860-1880

Victorian Goddess Athena Hardstone Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Antique 1860-1880

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning Goddess Athena antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Hard stone Carnelian or Agate Cameo Pendant.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Bloodstone and 9 Carat Gold Fob With The Name 'Annie" Engraved
Victorian Bloodstone and 9 Carat Gold Fob With The Name 'Annie" Engraved

Victorian Bloodstone and 9 Carat Gold Fob With The Name 'Annie" Engraved

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful 9 carat gold fob pendant has a bloodstone set within it and the stone has the name 'Annie' engraved into it. Height inc loop: 15mm Weight: 1.3g

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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold, Gold

Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

Dimensions Length: 4cm Width: 3.5cm Weight: 18.33 grams Specifications Metal: 18KT gold, hallmarked Type: Pendant brooch Period: Victorian cameo in a 1970s mount Cameo: Victorian sh...

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Vintage 1970s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring
Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring

Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s This antique 14K yellow gold signet ring from the Victorian era features a carnelian intaglio intricately engraved with a bell-motif coat of arms.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

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Antique Victorian Carnelian Bead Necklace
Antique Victorian Carnelian Bead Necklace

Antique Victorian Carnelian Bead Necklace

Located in Galveston, TX

This antique Victoria-era Carnelian bead necklace is so gorgeous and chunky. There is no color like the richness of these orangey-red beads with light-colored streaks that range i...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian

STUNNING VICTORIAN CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING - Solid 14K Gold + Seed Pearls
STUNNING VICTORIAN CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING - Solid 14K Gold + Seed Pearls

STUNNING VICTORIAN CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING - Solid 14K Gold + Seed Pearls

Located in Galveston, TX

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold

Carnelian & Agate Cameo Pin or Pendant
Carnelian & Agate Cameo Pin or Pendant

Carnelian & Agate Cameo Pin or Pendant

Located in Solvang, CA

Antique Victorian carnelian & agate cameo pin or pendant, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian Silver Carnelian Arrow Brooch
Large Victorian Silver Carnelian Arrow Brooch

Large Victorian Silver Carnelian Arrow Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.32 in L 4.42 in

Large Victorian Silver Carnelian Arrow Brooch

Located in Middleton, WI

This bold antique Victorian silver and carnelian arrow brooch was handcrafted in Scotland, around 1880.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Jet Carnelian Earrings
Victorian Sterling Silver and Jet Carnelian Earrings

Victorian Sterling Silver and Jet Carnelian Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the jet or carnelian stones. The ellipse-shaped connectors and earring wires are both secure and in working order.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Victorian 18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1883
Victorian 18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1883

Victorian 18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1883

Located in Glasgow, GB

Showcasing a Victorian era signet ring in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a sleek rectangular carnelian set atop a distinguished triple shank design.

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Earrings Jasper Carnelian Silver, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Scottish Earrings Jasper Carnelian Silver, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Scottish Earrings Jasper Carnelian Silver, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A pair of beautiful Antique Victorian Scottish Earrings produced in Silver with a drop style and featuring Jasper, Carnelian and Paste Stones.

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Antique Early 1800s British Victorian Drop Earrings

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Carnelian, Silver

Victorian Oceanus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Neptune Ring
Victorian Oceanus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Neptune Ring

Victorian Oceanus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Neptune Ring

By emma Quist

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Carnelian Intaglio of Neptune set with 18K Yellow Gold with 24K plating. Ring size 6.5. One-of-a-kind, custom design, entirely hand carved from wax and made by the l...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant
Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant

Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A fantastic figural fob from the Victorian era (ca1880) with a charming hunting dog motif!

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Fob Seal
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Fob Seal

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Fob Seal

Located in London, GB

The support, of spindle design to an ornately embossed frame and the Carnelian Intaglio is romantically engraved with wild violets and the initials VLM and the word FIDELITAS (Fedeli...

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Carnelian Bird Etched Emblem Hat Pin, Victorian Era, Gilded Vermeil, circa 1860
Carnelian Bird Etched Emblem Hat Pin, Victorian Era, Gilded Vermeil, circa 1860

Carnelian Bird Etched Emblem Hat Pin, Victorian Era, Gilded Vermeil, circa 1860

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Carnelian Hat Pin, Victorian Circa 1860 with Gilted Vermeil over a base metal.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Carnelian, Vermeil

Antique Victorian Fob Pendant Carnelian Bloodstone 9 Carat Rose Gold Dated 1879
Antique Victorian Fob Pendant Carnelian Bloodstone 9 Carat Rose Gold Dated 1879

Antique Victorian Fob Pendant Carnelian Bloodstone 9 Carat Rose Gold Dated 1879

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

An exquisite antique Victorian fob pendant featuring a wonderful rotating gallery set with a dark green Bloodstone on one side and a deep orange Carnelian on the reverse.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Rose Gold

Carl Bacher Victorian Egyptian Revival Carnelian Enamel and Diamond Pharaoh Pin
Carl Bacher Victorian Egyptian Revival Carnelian Enamel and Diamond Pharaoh Pin

Carl Bacher Victorian Egyptian Revival Carnelian Enamel and Diamond Pharaoh Pin

By Carl Bacher

Located in Narberth, PA

This incredible pharaoh pin is an extraordinary example of Carl Bacher's work from the Victorian Egyptian Revival (ca1880) era! The pin, which is crafted in 14kt yellow gold, holds a...

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Antique 1880s Austrian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful piece weighs 3.4 grams and measured 45mm tall unmarked but tested. It is a pre-owned condition with some dents, cracks and tiny scratches on the gold metal case as sh...

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Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Carnelian Watch Fob Set
Carnelian Watch Fob Set

Carnelian Watch Fob Set

Unavailable

W 2.25 in

Carnelian Watch Fob Set

Located in New York, NY

Striking antique watch fob set distinctly designed in a mixture of 14 karat yellow and rose gold. The fob and the matching key with bezel cut vibrant colored carnelian stones. Each...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Jasper Carnelian Earrings, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Jasper Carnelian Earrings, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Jasper Carnelian Earrings, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

These early Victorian drop earrings are beautiful examples of the Scottish jewellery which was popular during this period.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Earrings

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Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Jasper Carnelian Earrings Silver, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Jasper Carnelian Earrings Silver, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Jasper Carnelian Earrings Silver, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

These fantastic Antique Victorian Scottish earrings have been modelled in Silver and each set with two gorgeous pieces of orange Carnelian and one large piece of lovely green Jasper.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Silver

A Enamel Carnelian Gold Chatelaine Brooch
A Enamel Carnelian Gold Chatelaine Brooch

A Enamel Carnelian Gold Chatelaine Brooch

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Carnelian, enamel and gold chatelaine. The oval carnelian plaque is carved to depict a family crest, suspending 3 fancy link chains and an octagonal enameled plaque in shades of bl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Carnelian Coat of Arms Intaglio Seal Ring English 1868 Marks 18 Karat
Antique Carnelian Coat of Arms Intaglio Seal Ring English 1868 Marks 18 Karat

Antique Carnelian Coat of Arms Intaglio Seal Ring English 1868 Marks 18 Karat

Located in Napoli, IT

Stepping back into History An impressive antique Carnelian intaglio seal ring, bearing full British hallmarks for 1868 age and 18 ct gold The face set with a large oval piece of Car...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique 18K gold turquoise carnelian seal fob pendant “as free as a leaf”
Antique 18K gold turquoise carnelian seal fob pendant “as free as a leaf”

Antique 18K gold turquoise carnelian seal fob pendant “as free as a leaf”

Located in Versailles, FR

At its heart lies an intaglio crafted from a rich brownish-red carnelian, upon which a leaf is meticulously carved.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring
Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

A chunky unisex signet ring with an orange agate intaglio. This very heavy - 13.4 grams - antique intaglio ring feels nice and substantial when worn. Set with an ancient carnelian (o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring
Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

A chunky unisex signet ring with an orange agate intaglio. This very heavy - 13.4 grams - antique intaglio ring feels nice and substantial when worn. Set with an ancient carnelian (o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bargain Antique 9ct Gold Heavy Carnelian Fob Pendant Necklace 20 Inch Rope Chain
Bargain Antique 9ct Gold Heavy Carnelian Fob Pendant Necklace 20 Inch Rope Chain

Bargain Antique 9ct Gold Heavy Carnelian Fob Pendant Necklace 20 Inch Rope Chain

Located in Camelford, GB

OUTRAGEOUS LIMITED TIME OFFER I realize that being new to 1st Dibs means I need to build some sales, trust and feedback. For this reason I am vastly reducing the price of SOME items ...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Large Spinner Fob c1850s Heavy 9.3g 375 Purity Carnelian Watch
Antique 9ct Gold Large Spinner Fob c1850s Heavy 9.3g 375 Purity Carnelian Watch

Antique 9ct Gold Large Spinner Fob c1850s Heavy 9.3g 375 Purity Carnelian Watch

Located in Camelford, GB

Style: Classic Pocketwatch spinning fob set with 2 gemstone intaglios Gemstones: Round cabochons of Carnelian and Bloodstone, not engraved. Age: Antique Early Victorian c1850s Condit...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Cameo Diamond Gold Brooch and Earring Set
Victorian Cameo Diamond Gold Brooch and Earring Set

Victorian Cameo Diamond Gold Brooch and Earring Set

Located in Portland, ME

14K Yellow gold Victorian cameo brooch and earrings set. The rectangular carved carnelian depicts a young lady.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Citrine Silver, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Citrine Silver, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Citrine Silver, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This beautiful antique Victorian Silver Scottish Citrine brooch is Circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Silver

Early Victorian Antique Intaglio Gold Gents Ring, 1820s
Early Victorian Antique Intaglio Gold Gents Ring, 1820s

Early Victorian Antique Intaglio Gold Gents Ring, 1820s

Located in Antwerp, BE

The cornelian with an intaglio engraved male profile of this Pre-Victorian 18K yellow gold ring from 1820 shows to be a true Imperial jewel that embodies standing and style completin...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold on Silver Mourning Locket
Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold on Silver Mourning Locket

Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold on Silver Mourning Locket

Located in Lancaster , GB

A wonderful antique Scottish Mourning locket from the Victorian era featuring beautiful engraved artistry on both sides with floral motifs displayed around lovely Jasper and Carnelia...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Victorian Carnelian For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian carnelian you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect victorian carnelian may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a victorian carnelian has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs, Carl Bacher and Damati are consistently popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian carnelian, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Victorian Carnelian?

Prices for a victorian carnelian can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $337 and can go as high as $17,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,600.

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. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.