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Victorian Turquoise Enamel Pendant 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
to the Victorian to Art Nouveau period, circa 1860 - 1910. Finding turquoise with enamel in gold is
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Gold Tassel Engraved Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's Victorian gold tassel engraved pendant necklace. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Highlighted by polychrome cloisonné enamel, this 19th century Latin cross pendant is intricately
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
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W 2.375 in L 3.125 in
Victorian Large 18 Karat Enameled and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely magnificent moonstone pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Large 18 Karat Enameled and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
Victorian Large 18 Karat Enameled and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
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H 1.13 in W 0.88 in D 0.75 in L 18.25 in
Victorian Natural Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880-1890 pearl rose gold tassel pendant necklace. Handmade rose gold chain. The center
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Citrine Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
navette shaped setting is embellised with nineteen applied yellow gold balls. This Victorian pendant
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Star Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful antique pendant from the Victorian period. This piece has been crafted
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Yellow Gold Emerald Coral Enamel Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Victorian locket pendant made of 18k yellow gold featuring emerald, coral and enamel
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel Forget Me Not Flower Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Wishbone Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE IN THE FORM OF A WISHBONE OR HORSESHOE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold

Exclusive Victorian 20kt. yellow gold and enamel necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Exclusive Victorian 20kt. yellow gold and enamel necklace with pink tourmaline, turquoises and old
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Antique 1890s European Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Egyptian Revival Enameled Pharaoh Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
combination of the enameled work paired with the gold setting is simply exquisite. The necklace would be
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond, Enamel and 22 Carat Gold Ball Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant is made of ornate 22ct gold and it has enamel detail. At the top of the ball
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Pearl Cross and Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian enamel and pearl cross pendant necklace. The front of the pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Analyzer) and verified as 15k gold. This Victorian enamel pendant with pearls is supplied with an
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.1 in W 0.83 in L 18 in
Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE IN THE FORM OF A HORSESHOE ADORNED
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel Dog Heart Jack Russell Terrier Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian Enamel Dog Heart Pendant. The extraordinary
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Diamond and Enamel Bow Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Beautiful, round Victorian pendant. Features a diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive Victorian diamond and enamel pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pearl Diamond and Green Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 18ct yellow gold Victorian pendant. The pendant is in a foliate style and
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Diamond and Blue Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A splendid, fine antique Victorian locket pendant. Made from rich bloomed 18kt gold with a brushed
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18K gold black enamel pearl locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a magnificent French work, Victorian era 18K gold locket pendant. The front of the locket
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond and green guilloche enamel pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautifully crafted Victorian pendant is really something else! A true beauty which features
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU LAVALIERE PENDANT OR BROOCH IN THE FORM OF AN ORCHID
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 1.57 Carat Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
border. This Victorian enamel pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14K Gold Masonic Royal Arch Pendant with Enamel and Engraving
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold keystone shaped pendant can be attributed to the Royal Arch Masonry Chapter of the
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Enamel Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Pendant - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stylish Victorian 18K gold antique pendant. (Please note, this
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace [solid make] and enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Victorian 20ct Gold Enamel and Diamond Box Pomander Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Victorian period pomander box. Solid 20 carat yellow gold example with red, green, blue
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Era 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Green Enamel Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
color. The bezel is integrated into a delicate white enamel. The frame of the pendant is made of another
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Black Enamel Ornament Small Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a small Victorian cross pendant crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1900. It features nice ornaments
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel Love Knot Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian turquoise and seed pearl love knot pendant, made around 1860-1880. The velvety 15 karat
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel Love Knot Pendant
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel Love Knot Pendant
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W 0.67 in Dm 0.67 in L 0.67 in
Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
'memory of' The background of this waiting is coated in black enamel. The inside of the locket holds a
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel, Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond + Enamel Tiger Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent enameled pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in rosy 14k gold, the piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel

Victorian 14k Diamond + Enamel Tiger Pendant
Victorian 14k Diamond + Enamel Tiger Pendant
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W 0.88 in D 0.38 in L 0.75 in
Early Victorian 14K Gold and Enamel Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1850, this 14k gold Victorian locket would have been worn as a reminder of a loved one. The
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Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian 14K Gold and Enamel Locket
Early Victorian 14K Gold and Enamel Locket
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W 1 in D 0.19 in L 0.88 in
Victorian Diamond Pearl Guilloche Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond Pearl Guilloche Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring 12 old mine cut and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Pendant #15996
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This beautiful yellow gold pendant is accented with black enamel in a flower design with a center
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Large Aquamarine Diamond and Enamel Pendant, ca. 1860s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant, ca. 1860s A large aquamarine pendant from the Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Green Enamel Snake Pendant 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Victorian Enamel Snake Pendant is unusual in color and the fact that this is not a
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

Victorian Green Enamel Snake Pendant 18K
Victorian Green Enamel Snake Pendant 18K
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W 1.75 in L 1.5 in
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1 ct. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2...
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.05 carat diamond and seed pearl, enamel and 18 karat gold pendant / brooch
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Snake Pendant, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond and enamel snake pendant. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in
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Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pendant in 18 karat yellow gold set with enamel and pearl, circa 1860. This exquisite
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
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W 1.19 in D 0.48 in L 3.15 in
Victorian Cabochon Sapphire and Enamel Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A perfectly round and mid-size 18k yellow gold locket displaying the complex beauty that is
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Enamel, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Dragonfly Necklace 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1870s This stunning pendant is a perfect
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two matching fob pendants with cartouche-shaped forms centering painted enamel
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Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and 15 Carat Gold Memorial Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The enamel on this locket is black and wonderfully glossy, it really makes the gold pop. The locket
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian 1.80 Ct. Diamond Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Victorian era rare locket, shows its preciousness by the exquisite Turquoise Robin
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.80 Ct. Diamond Enamel Locket Pendant
Victorian 1.80 Ct. Diamond Enamel Locket Pendant
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H 1.34 in W 0.71 in
Antique Mid Victorian Necklace Enamel Cameo Portrait 14k Yellow Gold Flower
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique mid Victorian cameo necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1860s
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Blue Enamel & Pearl Pendant Locket, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stylish Victorian 15K gold antique pendant. (Please note, this
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Giulloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, middle blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian era enamel miniature portrait pendant with emeralds and garnets
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Victorian era miniature portrait pendant, featuring a round enamel panel
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Garnet, Enamel

Carter Gough Victorian Pearl Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Station Necklace
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lobster clasp Stamped for 14 karat gold Enamel exhibiting minimal loss With maker's mark for Carter Gough
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14k Gold Enameled Fox Pendant with Diamond Halo Signature Piece
Located in Venice, CA
fell in love with this 14k gold hand-painted fox—a treasure from the Victorian era—and added a diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Initials Pearl Enamel Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Victorian oval locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Enamel Guilloche Gold Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round disk pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, translucent pink vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Butterfly Locket Ruby Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Victorian Insect Pendant
Located in New York, NY
and Pearl in 14 Karat Gold with Robin's Egg Blue Enamel. The Butterfly Locket dates to the Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Navette Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
14k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The front of this large navette pendant features an elegant
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Carnelian Enamel Micro-Mosaic 14 Karat Gold Intaglio Eagle Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped pendant suspending from an oval surmount - rotates via axis One side
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Garnet Heart Necklace 'Puffy' Pendant - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this adorable antique Victorian silver-gilt heart pendant made c.1900
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Enamel

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Victorian Gold And Enamel Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian gold and enamel pendant necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, enamel and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 126 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect victorian gold and enamel pendant necklace 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 gold and enamel pendant necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Victor Mayer, Carlo Giuliano and Fabergé are consistently popular. A victorian gold and enamel pendant necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring pearl, from our inventory of 55, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian gold and enamel pendant necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Gold And Enamel Pendant Necklace?

On average, a victorian gold and enamel pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,357, while they’re typically $312 on the low end and $68,703 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic 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. 

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.