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Victorian Gemstone Necklace

Victorian 14k/15k Gold Tourmaline & Peridot Necklace, Circa 1895
Victorian 14k/15k Gold Tourmaline & Peridot Necklace, Circa 1895

Victorian 14k/15k Gold Tourmaline & Peridot Necklace, Circa 1895

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The claw set tourmaline and feature frame suspend and articulate from a 15k yellow gold 16" fine belcher chain, securing to the reverse with a cylindrical push fit clasp. This Victo...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant
Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful antique locket dating back to the Victorian era. This oval shaped piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a highly detailed gem set dragon...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant
Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant

Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Crafted of silver and 18k yellow gold, set with a symmetrical pattern of diamonds, sapphires and rubies and anchored in the center by a pearl. Approximately 1 carat of diamonds, plus...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Silvorra 39.71 CTW Victorian Style Multi Gemstone Halo Pendant in Solid Silver
Silvorra 39.71 CTW Victorian Style Multi Gemstone Halo Pendant in Solid Silver

Silvorra 39.71 CTW Victorian Style Multi Gemstone Halo Pendant in Solid Silver

Located in New York, NY

This striking pendant showcases 39.71 carats of trillion cut multi gemstones, expertly handcrafted in 925 sterling silver. Designed in a bold Victorian inspired halo motif, the vibra...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace
Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace

Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This remarkable giardinetti or “little garden” pendant (circa 1820–1850) exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Georgian to early Victorian era. The jewel depicts an urn over...

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Gemstone  Enamel Buckle
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Gemstone  Enamel Buckle

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Gemstone Enamel Buckle

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A striking antique buckle form jewel crafted in 14k gold, highlighted with deep blue enamel and set with a stunning array of gemstones. At its center rests an oval cabochon garnet, h...

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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Gemstone Spinner Pendant Necklace
Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Gemstone Spinner Pendant Necklace

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Gemstone Spinner Pendant Necklace

Located in Webster, SD

This beautiful, vintage, Victorian style pendant is sterling silver. It features marcasite gemstones and a spinning fob set with black onyx, green onyx, carnelian and mother of pearl...

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Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Victorian Seed Pearl and Imitation Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl and Imitation Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Victorian Seed Pearl and Imitation Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and imitation gemstone, 18k yellow gold cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fi...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key
Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key

Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key

Located in Torrance, CA

Distinct antique Victorian Etruscan Revival pendant (circa 1860s to 1880s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Small approx. 1.5mm to 2mm rubies and an emerald adorn the mount. Small ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pietra Dura Cross Rose Lily of The Valley Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian
Pietra Dura Cross Rose Lily of The Valley Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian

Pietra Dura Cross Rose Lily of The Valley Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in this museum quality antique Victorian Pietra Dura Cross Pendant in 10 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones set in a Black Onyx Cross creating a mosaic image of a Ro...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Cleopatra Inspired Turquoise and Gold Necklace with Victorian Pietra Dura Clasp
Cleopatra Inspired Turquoise and Gold Necklace with Victorian Pietra Dura Clasp

Cleopatra Inspired Turquoise and Gold Necklace with Victorian Pietra Dura Clasp

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Pietra Dura is an art-historical term for the technique of using small, exquisitely cut and fitted, highly-polished colored stones to create what amounts to a painting in stone. The ...

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Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Blue Sapphire Gemstone Evil Eye Necklace
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Blue Sapphire Gemstone Evil Eye Necklace

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Blue Sapphire Gemstone Evil Eye Necklace

Located in Jaipur, IN

This is a Dainty Diamond and Blue Sapphire Evil Eye Necklace. It features a modern marquise-shaped talisman designed to protect against negativity while adding a delicate sparkle to ...

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2010s Indian High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880s Victorian Gemstone Diamond Silver Gold Four-Leaf Clover Pendant
1880s Victorian Gemstone Diamond Silver Gold Four-Leaf Clover Pendant

1880s Victorian Gemstone Diamond Silver Gold Four-Leaf Clover Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Bestow upon your beloved a bit of good luck with this gemstone and diamond four leaf clover pendant, set with aquamarine, citrine and pink- and green tourmaline. This lovely little t...

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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Antique Emerald Gold Cross Pendant. Securely Hand set with 11 Green Emeralds, weighing approx. 1.00tcw. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The Cross m...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Ruby Nugget Shape Pave Diamond Beads Necklace
Sapphire and Ruby Nugget Shape Pave Diamond Beads Necklace

Sapphire and Ruby Nugget Shape Pave Diamond Beads Necklace

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Silver:41.83G, Diamond:16.45CT, Sapphire:46.68CT, Ruby:13.02CT

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Moonstone Heart Pendant Necklace Black Diamond Black Enamel
Moonstone Heart Pendant Necklace Black Diamond Black Enamel

Moonstone Heart Pendant Necklace Black Diamond Black Enamel

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: 14k gold-plated sterling silver, hand-painted black enamel Gemstones: Natural moonstone, black diamonds Pendant: Heart-shaped moonstone surrounded by black diamonds Chain:...

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2010s Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Moonstone, Black Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, 1...

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The Beauty of Gemstones in a Victorian 15 kt Gold Necklace
The Beauty of Gemstones in a Victorian 15 kt Gold Necklace

The Beauty of Gemstones in a Victorian 15 kt Gold Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Warm color radiates from this graceful necklace, of English origin, The stones, set in 15kt gold are radiant garnets, white sapphires and natural smoky green zirconia. The colors che...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, 15k Gold

8.20 Carat Rare Pink Spinel Gemstone and Diamonds Necklace in 18K White Gold
8.20 Carat Rare Pink Spinel Gemstone and Diamonds Necklace in 18K White Gold

8.20 Carat Rare Pink Spinel Gemstone and Diamonds Necklace in 18K White Gold

Located in Ramatgan, IL

This fabulous antique style pendant is crafted from 18k white gold and features a rare pear-cut pink spinel gem stone at the center. The pink spinel adds extraordinary color and live...

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Late 20th Century Israeli Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mindi Mond 13.61 Carat Diamond Gemstone Pearl Rose Gold Shaker Pendant
Mindi Mond 13.61 Carat Diamond Gemstone Pearl Rose Gold Shaker Pendant

Mindi Mond 13.61 Carat Diamond Gemstone Pearl Rose Gold Shaker Pendant

By Mindi Mond

Located in New York, NY

One of our newest favorite creations. A one-of-a-kind treasure. The large oval shaped oldeuropeancut diamond (2.50 CTW) and 50 pearls surround this locket derived from the Victorian ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 7.46 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Antique Victorian 7.46 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace

Antique Victorian 7.46 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The clasp is hallmarked with the mark for 15k gold (15CT). This stunning Victorian gemstone necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Citrine Topaz Tourmaline Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace
Victorian Citrine Topaz Tourmaline Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace

Victorian Citrine Topaz Tourmaline Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Fringe Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With old mine, oval and shield cut topaz, tourmaline, chrysoberyl, aquamarine, and citrine, in lovely soft pastel hues All claw set on knife-edge, articulated drops On a rolo style...

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

85.70CT Natural Untreated Gemstone and Diamond Antique Victorian Necklace
85.70CT Natural Untreated Gemstone and Diamond Antique Victorian Necklace

85.70CT Natural Untreated Gemstone and Diamond Antique Victorian Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This One of a Kind Stunning Gemstone and Diamond Handmade Necklace Dates from The Victorian era Circa 1860's.

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Antique 1860s American Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 14k Gold

Victorian Era Fleur De Lis Pendant Necklace Diamonds & Amethyst Gemstones
Victorian Era Fleur De Lis Pendant Necklace Diamonds & Amethyst Gemstones

Victorian Era Fleur De Lis Pendant Necklace Diamonds & Amethyst Gemstones

Located in MIAMI, FL

Beautiful Victorian pendant necklace that pops with color. This elegant necklace is crafted as a Fluer De Lis with amythest gemstones and natural earth mined diamonds set throughout.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Roman Intaglio Gemstone Necklace
Roman Intaglio Gemstone Necklace

Roman Intaglio Gemstone Necklace

Located in New Orleans, LA

Eleven exceptionally rare carved gemstones are featured in this museum-quality Victorian necklace and the majority of the intaglio gems date to ancient Rome.

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Victorian Hexagonal Locket with Gemstones
Victorian Hexagonal Locket with Gemstones

Victorian Hexagonal Locket with Gemstones

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Striking yellow gold Victorian locket, set with rose cut diamonds, a round ruby and two square emeralds in a geometric pattern on the front and decorated with an ornate hand-engraved...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Important French Victorian Egyptian Revival  Enamel Necklace
Important French Victorian Egyptian Revival  Enamel Necklace

Important French Victorian Egyptian Revival Enamel Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable Egyptian Revival French necklace, formerly owned by an Italian Noble Family, was made circa 1870, during the time of great archaeological discoveries in the Nile Va...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Antique Gold and Multi-Gemstone Graduated Fringe Necklace
Antique Gold and Multi-Gemstone Graduated Fringe Necklace

Antique Gold and Multi-Gemstone Graduated Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

An antique Victorian period gold and multi-gem necklace of fringe design, comprised of graduated knife-wire pendants set with aquamarines, pink topaz, and chrysoberyls, in 15k gold. ...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Colored Gemstone Cross Pendant
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Colored Gemstone Cross Pendant

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Colored Gemstone Cross Pendant

Located in Great Neck, NY

Gorgeous Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Colored Gemstone Cross Pendant. This gorgeous cross features red gemstones that we believe to be synthetic rubies and rose cut diamonds. I...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

"Vintage Americana" Victorian Rose Gold Pendant with Gemstones
"Vintage Americana" Victorian Rose Gold Pendant with Gemstones

"Vintage Americana" Victorian Rose Gold Pendant with Gemstones

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Glorious red, white and blue depicted in vintage splendor! This is an unusual piece, with tons of charm. The cluster of pearls in the center is dotted with a rose cut diamond and the...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Chalcedony and Gemstone Bug Necklace on 14k Gold
Antique Chalcedony and Gemstone Bug Necklace on 14k Gold

Antique Chalcedony and Gemstone Bug Necklace on 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This chalcedony pendant features a gem encrusted bee. The pendant was originally a 14k gold brooch (circa 1880-1900) transformed by the removal of the pin findings and the addition o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Gold Multi-Gems Maltese Cross Pendant
Victorian 14k Gold Multi-Gems Maltese Cross Pendant

Victorian 14k Gold Multi-Gems Maltese Cross Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Amazing Victorian Maltese cross pendant created in the 1900s. The pendant is made of 14 karat (tested) yellow gold, and multi-gemstones. Measurements: 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” (4.3 x 4.3 centime...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Revival Gold & Gemstone Pendant, Circa 1880
Renaissance Revival Gold & Gemstone Pendant, Circa 1880

Renaissance Revival Gold & Gemstone Pendant, Circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Gold, Enamel, Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Renaissance Revival Pendant, Circa 1880, Depicting a mythological scene of Triton and Athena. This piece is one of the finest Renai...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique Gemstone Insect Pendant of 14k Gold
Antique Gemstone Insect Pendant of 14k Gold

Antique Gemstone Insect Pendant of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This whimsical charm features an insect of rubies and diamonds mounted in 14k gold. The charm was originally an antique stickpin (circa 1890-1910) that our jeweler transformed by rem...

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Antique Victorian 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Pendant

Antique Victorian 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Pendant. This pendant is a timeless treasure. This pendant measures approx 10 mm x 2 mm x 32 mm. This pendant hangs 39 ...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

Vintage Spinel Pendant, Step-Cut Oval Gemstone Jewelry in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage Spinel Pendant, Step-Cut Oval Gemstone Jewelry in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Vintage Spinel Pendant, Step-Cut Oval Gemstone Jewelry in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A delicious olive-green laboratory-grown spinel is presented in this pendant, framed in an elegant, Rococo style gold mounting. An unusual color for man-made spinel, this gemstone ha...

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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, Yellow Gold

Antique Paste Harlequin Long Chain, 56', Circa 1900
Antique Paste Harlequin Long Chain, 56', Circa 1900

Antique Paste Harlequin Long Chain, 56', Circa 1900

Located in Altrincham, GB

This colourful antique harlequin long chain is set with a rainbow spectrum of paste stones- white, pink, yellow, blue, green, purple and red. Dating from the turn of the century, cir...

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Base Metal

Victorian Gemstone Necklace
Victorian Gemstone Necklace

Victorian Gemstone Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

17 inches of playful antique charm, with nineteen assorted gemstones, graduated in size, set in 18k yellow gold and suspended from a handmade chain. The stones move with you and allo...

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Antique 1890s Swiss More Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Multi-Gemstone Cross Pendant

Victorian Multi-Gemstone Cross Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Made in England of 15 karat gold, this lovely cross pendant boasts a myriad of colored gemstones- faceted and cabochon- to create an alluring rainbow of jeweltone hues. The piece mea...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Enamel Cherub and Gemstone Locket
Victorian Enamel Cherub and Gemstone Locket

Victorian Enamel Cherub and Gemstone Locket

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A charming rectangular locket, shaped like a book and opening in kind, this 18 karat yellow gold locket is decorated with an enamel cherub, with each corner speckled with a gemstone....

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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pietra Dura Flower Lily Pendant Necklace Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Pietra Dura Flower Lily Pendant Necklace Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan

Pietra Dura Flower Lily Pendant Necklace Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a stunning antique Pietra Dura Pendant in Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of lily flowers. The pendant is a masterpiece of Pietra Dura work....

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Double Pendant 14K Gold Antique Original 1890s
Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Double Pendant 14K Gold Antique Original 1890s

Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Double Pendant 14K Gold Antique Original 1890s

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Antique from 1890's Vintage Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Double Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Features a 25mm and 12.5mm Natural Round Onyx Gemstone Fabulous Victorian...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gemstone Woven Gold Snake Choker Necklace
Victorian Gemstone Woven Gold Snake Choker Necklace

Victorian Gemstone Woven Gold Snake Choker Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

This fantastic snake necklace from the Victorian era (ca1880) will delight any serpent lover!

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Antique 1880s Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

An extraordinary serpentine necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This rare and unusual piece is crafted in 18kt gold and decorated with multiple gemstone accents.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Swiss Enamel Gemstone Gold Earring and Necklace Set
Early Victorian Swiss Enamel Gemstone Gold Earring and Necklace Set

Early Victorian Swiss Enamel Gemstone Gold Earring and Necklace Set

Located in Narberth, PA

An incredible Swiss Enamel necklace and earring set from the early Victorian (1850) era!

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Antique 1850s Swiss Victorian Link Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Stunning Victorian Rose Gold and Harlequin Gemstone Pendant Bracelet Clasp
Stunning Victorian Rose Gold and Harlequin Gemstone Pendant Bracelet Clasp

Stunning Victorian Rose Gold and Harlequin Gemstone Pendant Bracelet Clasp

Located in St Helens, GB

A stunning antique rose gold and multi gemstone clasp and pendant. Beautifully formed in a rich rose gold colour throughout with collet setting for each individual stone. The piec...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

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Quartz, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 15 Carat Gold Gemstone Wreath, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 15 Carat Gold Gemstone Wreath, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Suffragette Locket 15 Carat Gold Gemstone Wreath, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A fabulous antique Victorian Suffragette locket C. 1900, featuring a lovely wreath set with violet cabochon Amethyst, green cabochon Peridot and cream Pearls which are all 0.08ct eac...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold

Antique French Open Work Rose Gold Locket
Antique French Open Work Rose Gold Locket

Antique French Open Work Rose Gold Locket

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Absolutely beautiful 18kt. rose gold open work locket set with rose cut diamonds, ruby, sapphire and beryl in a floral motif. The locket is all original and in marvelous condition. T...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Victorian "REGARD" Gemstone Floral Heart Necklace
Victorian "REGARD" Gemstone Floral Heart Necklace

Victorian "REGARD" Gemstone Floral Heart Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful gemstone "REGARD" necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

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Antique 1880s French Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Charm Necklace
Victorian Charm Necklace

Victorian Charm Necklace

Located in St.amford, CT

Charm-fob necklace, 18k chain from 1980's with eleven 19th C gold fobs, some have stone intaglios, some have antique stones, and some are reversible. Very unusual.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Stylish Multi Drop Multi Gemstone Necklace Silver 10 Gem Stone
Antique Stylish Multi Drop Multi Gemstone Necklace Silver 10 Gem Stone

Antique Stylish Multi Drop Multi Gemstone Necklace Silver 10 Gem Stone

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Bracelet Length: 17″ Bin Code: N2 / P4 Step into a world of timeless beauty with our Antique Stylish Multi Drop Multi Gemstone Necklace. Crafted with vintage silver and adorned wi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Silver

Victorian Pietra Dura Earring and Locket Set
Victorian Pietra Dura Earring and Locket Set

Victorian Pietra Dura Earring and Locket Set

Located in Narberth, PA

Pietra Dura is an art-historical term for the technique of using small, exquisitely cut and fitted, highly-polished colored stones to create what amounts to a painting in stone. The ...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Pearl Multi Gemstone Three Row Choker Necklace
Natural Pearl Multi Gemstone Three Row Choker Necklace

Natural Pearl Multi Gemstone Three Row Choker Necklace

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

Bright, glorious and colourful. Two rows of natural (not cultured) seawater pearls interset with an exciting mix of gemstones: blue sapphire, pink sapphire, white sapphire, turquoise...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Emerald, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire...

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Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
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Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, original antique Victorian 0.24 carat emerald and opal 15 karat yellow gold three locket necklace; part of our diverse antique pendant collection...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s

Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s

Located in Chicago, IL

France, circa 1890s The brooch is finely modeled as a butterfly. It is handcrafted in silver-topped 18K gold and is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, sapphires and rubies. The princi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Genuine Emerald Diamond & Tourmaline Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in GOES, NL

This statement pendant showcases a rare and captivating pink tourmaline, zambian emeralds, diamonds and natural pearls, all celebrated for their remarkable natural colour transition ...

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Silvorra Solid Silver Art Deco Lemon Topaz Multi-Gemstone Pendant for Christmas

Silvorra Solid Silver Art Deco Lemon Topaz Multi-Gemstone Pendant for Christmas

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco-inspired Multi-Gemstone Pendant handcrafted in pure sterling silver studded with mixed-cut Lemon Topaz and Orange Sapphire. This stunning pendant features 17 pieces of natu...

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Victorian Holbeinesque Pendant
Victorian Holbeinesque Pendant

Victorian Holbeinesque Pendant

Located in London, GB

A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet measuring 18mm x 13mm, surrounded by six old brilliant-cut diamonds, set within yellow gold squar...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Red & Blue Tourmaline Diamond 18 Kt Lavaliere Necklace
Edwardian Red & Blue Tourmaline Diamond 18 Kt Lavaliere Necklace

Edwardian Red & Blue Tourmaline Diamond 18 Kt Lavaliere Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

This enchanting Edwardian period necklace is 1910 ca Exquisite and feminine bow design with suspended drop all set with rare gemstones, untreated and unheated, skillfully rendered of...

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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Two-Tone Gold Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Pendant Necklace
18k Two-Tone Gold Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Pendant Necklace

18k Two-Tone Gold Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

18k Two-Tone Gold Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Pendant Necklace, showcasing a vibrant arrangement of colored gemstones accented by sparkling diamonds. The pendant is crafted in a blend o...

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch

18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Victorian 18ct Gold Holbeinesque Pendant with Emeralds & Garnets
Victorian 18ct Gold Holbeinesque Pendant with Emeralds & Garnets

Victorian 18ct Gold Holbeinesque Pendant with Emeralds & Garnets

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gem-set Holbeinesque pendant, to the centre a cabochon emerald set between four octagonal-cut garnets surrounded by an oval yellow gold mount set with four pear-shaped em...

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Antique 19th Century British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Garnet, Gold

Victorian Style 14K Gold-Filled Necklace with Quartz & Peridot Pendant
Victorian Style 14K Gold-Filled Necklace with Quartz & Peridot Pendant

Victorian Style 14K Gold-Filled Necklace with Quartz & Peridot Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a Victorian style necklace with Quartz, Peridot and dangle pendant. We created it with up to 12mm whiskey tone oval shaped Quartz and 4mm Peridot rondelles as spacers. The pe...

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2010s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

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Located in Firenze, IT

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Victorian Gemstone Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian gemstone necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a victorian gemstone necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Take a look at a victorian gemstone necklace featuring Multi-gemstone from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian gemstone necklace, 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 Gemstone Necklace?

Prices for a victorian gemstone necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $249 and can go as high as $75,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,450.

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

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