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Victorian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Clover Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A exquisite example from the Victorian era. This 18k yellow gold bracelet features exotic cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Style Gold and Pearls Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style 14K yellow gold and pearls brooch/pendant. It is a round brooch decorated
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style Gold and Pearls Brooch
Victorian Style Gold and Pearls Brooch
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H 1 in Dm 2 in
Fabulous Victorian Ribbon and Pearl Bow Brooch on a Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This piece reminds me of Chanel. The Victorian bow brooch and the necklace can be worn together or
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20th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings from the 1960's. Designed as triple hoops set with
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings
Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 1.2 in
Victorian 15 Carat Gold and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A late Victorian period brooch. Solid 15 carat yellow gold example. Set with natural pearls of
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Victorian Hardstone Pearl Ottoman Sultan 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting an Ottoman Empire Sultan with headdress Carved red hardstone face with polished gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Stunning Antique Late Victorian 15 Carat yellow gold Brooch Encrusted with Seed Pearls and Peridots
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
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W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Victorian 14.32ct Citrine and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian 14.32 carat citrine and natural pearl, 20
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14.32ct Citrine and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian 14.32ct Citrine and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.66 in W 1.73 in Dm 2.36 in L 2.13 in
Victorian Pearl and Ruby Cuff
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pearl and ruby cuff bracelet epitomizes classic refinement. The 14K Gold bracelet resembles
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cuff Bracelets

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1860s pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant with an 18
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.44 in W 1.48 in L 16 in
Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Napoli, Italy
rose-cut diamonds and mother of pearls, mounted in 12k rose Gold. All handcrafted, Circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian 14K white gold diamond and pearl bangle bracelet featuring 29 old European cut
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Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Enamel and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
pearls perfectly. There are a total of nine pearls set within the 18ct gold band and these are all pretty
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gold and Seed Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian cross pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold created with a chased ornamental
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Pendant Necklace. Hand set with
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian natural pearl and 0.94 carat diamond, 9 karat
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.67 in W 1.73 in L 16.5 in
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.04 carat ruby, 15 karat yellow gold swallow brooch
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 1.06 in L 1.38 in
Victorian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Surrounding the row of bright red rubies are shimmering pearls. Modelled in 15carat gold and made
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold

1880s Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Turquoise Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian natural pearl and turquoise, 14k yellow gold and silver set bangle; part of
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880s Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Turquoise Gold Bangle
1880s Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Turquoise Gold Bangle
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H 0.43 in W 2.48 in Dm 2.24 in L 0.78 in
Victorian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
There are seven rubies and four pearls set within this ring. The ring is modelled in 15carat gold
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Antique 1850s British Victorian More Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Crystal Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and crystal, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
There are two rubies, one diamond and six pearls set within this ring. The diamond is rose cut and
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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine Victorian 0.38 carat diamond and pearl, 15k yellow gold bar brooch; part of our antique
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Enamel and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This black enamel band is modelled in 9carat gold and holds three seed pearls in starburst settings
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Natural Freshwater Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a matte gold skull with recessed eyes and a deeply engraved smile Terminating as crossed
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.96 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 0.2 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian seed pearl and enamel, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our antique
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.8 in W 0.4 in L 18.25 in
Exquisite Early Victorian Hair, Pearl, and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
gold, which adds a warm and inviting glow to the piece and complements the pearls perfectly. On the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet ring holds a total of approx 12pts of rubies. There also pearls set into the ring. The
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique baroque pearl and silver set diamond brooch in 9 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.25 in W 0.62 in L 1.57 in
Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12k gold. This exceptional Victorian pearl
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
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H 0.36 in W 2.09 in L 3.7 in
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Clam Brooch
Located in London, GB
21mm x 9mm Period: Victorian Tested As: 9ct Gold Box: Plain Gift Box
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Turquoise Pearl Pendant Locket And Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vienna, Austria, circa 1875 This is a mid-Victorian era matte 14K gold set comprising a pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Victorian 4.12 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 4.12 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.40 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 2.40 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold pendant and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian garnets and pearl brooch
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old brooch with garnets and pearls Origin : United Kingdom Year: mid 19th century width 5cm x
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Victorian garnets and pearl brooch
Victorian garnets and pearl brooch
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H 0.4 in W 1.97 in
Antique 15k gold and Pearl Crescent moon brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 15ct gold and pearl crescent brooch. A beautiful closed
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Pearl and Diamond Victorian Scarf Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Scarf Pin 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1897 Fabulous, Victorian scarf pin
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Onyx and Pearl mourning brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in Joelton, TN
This is a well-preserved, oversized Victorian mourning brooch with split pearl and gold inlay
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique pendant from the Victorian era. This charming piece has been crafted into
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.19 carat diamond and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous turquoise and pearl ring originally dating back to the Victorian era. The
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Pearl Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster centers a 3.0 mm round pearl - lavender in color with strong rosè overtones and very good
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with 9k gold
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Victorian Chimera Brooch, a mythological beast in Greek mythology, has the head of a lion, the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
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W 2.37 in L 2.76 in
14k Gold Victorian Undulating Turquoise and Pearl Flower Pin
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold Victorian pin has an undulating flower form with curved petals that spiral like a sea
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Rose Gold Victorian Sapphire and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian 10K rose gold ring featuring 2 oval blue sapphires. The sapphires weigh 1.14 carats
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Crescent and Crown Brooch, 15k Gold, Pearl, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
is set with creamy seed pearl. Crescent moons were a popular motif in Victorian jewellery, they are
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Enamel 15 Carat Gold Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The pop of the blue enamel is stunning next to the bright yellow gold. At the centre of the blue
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style Rose Gold Rubies And Seed Pearls Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style Rose Gold Rubies and Seed Pearls pendant. It is a round pendant shaped as
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
Located in Berkeley, CA
This choker is hand crafted in 18 Karat gold with deep amber faceted oval citrines suspended from a
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Antique Early 1800s Indian Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in L 14.5 in
Antique 9k Rose Gold Bangle, Turquoise and Pearl, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love a good antique bangle here and this Beautiful Victorian 9kt Rose gold, Turquoise and pearl
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

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Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 18ct gold pearl and diamond necklace. The necklace features a circular face
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian Aquamarine and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming lavalier necklace dating back to the Victorian era. An open 15ct yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

15K Victorian Turquoise Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Unique Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold bracelet with a Turquoise and Pearl Target detail to the
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

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Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Pearl 14K Gold Victorian Knife Edge Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
into a stylish bangle. It contains six round half pearls and five oval-shaped cabochon rubies, prong
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 15k Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Spectacular Victorian c.1880 15 Carat Gold, large 22.9 Carat Amethyst and split seed Pearl brooch
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold

Victorian 15k Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch
Victorian 15k Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch
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H 0.91 in W 1.11 in
Victorian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the late 19th-century, this antique Victorian-era ring features two round turquoise
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

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Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Circus Bear Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a standing bear figure with collar around its neck. Holding a 4.0 x 3.0 mm baroque pearl
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Gold And Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian gold and pearl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow 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. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian gold and pearl among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing victorian gold and pearl — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Marina J. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian gold and pearl, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Gold And Pearl?

The price for a victorian gold and pearl starts at $96 and tops out at $588,244 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,084.

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. 

Questions About Victorian Gold And Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, you can wear pearls with gold earrings. One trick to achieving a balanced look is to consider scale. Choose simple gold studs or hoops to accompany a multi-strand pearl statement necklace, or pair a simple single strand of pearls with dramatic gold dangle or chandelier earrings. Find a large assortment of pearl necklaces and gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with a gold necklace if you wish. Pearls can complement yellow, white and rose gold equally well. You can create a more cohesive look by choosing pearl earrings that feature gold settings in the same tone as your necklace. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of jewelry.