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Victorian Gold Necklace Collar

18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Victorian filigree drapery collar
18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Victorian filigree drapery collar

18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Victorian filigree drapery collar

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and hallmarked with a 18k mark. This filigree chain is very detailed and breathtaking thanks to it...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Gold Indian Victorian-Style Prize Medal Gold Coin Collar 16-Inch Necklace
22K Gold Indian Victorian-Style Prize Medal Gold Coin Collar 16-Inch Necklace

22K Gold Indian Victorian-Style Prize Medal Gold Coin Collar 16-Inch Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications: Item Type: Coin-Motif Fringe Collar Necklace Period: Early 20th century, circa 1929 Metal: Gold, tested as 22K Total Weight: 261.59 grams Length: 16 inches Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree Victorian drapery collar
French 18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree Victorian drapery collar

French 18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree Victorian drapery collar

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold and hallmarked with a French eagle head. This filigree chain is very detailed and breathtaking tha...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Archaeological Revival Collar Necklace, 1880s
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Archaeological Revival Collar Necklace, 1880s

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Archaeological Revival Collar Necklace, 1880s

Located in London, GB

This exceptional Antique Archaeological Revival necklace, crafted in rare 15-carat yellow gold, dates to the 1880s and beautifully showcases the Victorian fascination with ancient Et...

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Antique 1880s British Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

French 18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree Victorian drapery collar
French 18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree Victorian drapery collar

French 18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree Victorian drapery collar

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold and hallmarked with French eagle heads. This filigree chain is very detailed and breathtaking than...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Bead Dog Collar
Victorian Coral Bead Dog Collar

Victorian Coral Bead Dog Collar

Located in New York, NY

Victorian dog collar of multi strands of genuine antique coral beads with gold stations. Late 19th Century. Fits small size: 12.5" x 1.5" wide with original gold fittings. Excellent...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Victorian Garnet Collar Necklace Rare Flat Cut Bohemian Garnets Antique 1860
Victorian Garnet Collar Necklace Rare Flat Cut Bohemian Garnets Antique 1860

Victorian Garnet Collar Necklace Rare Flat Cut Bohemian Garnets Antique 1860

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND VERY RARE 16 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET COLLAR NECKLACE WITH SUPERB EARLY FLAT CUT DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHEST QU...

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Antique 19th Century Czech Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver

Antique Victorian Cat's Eye 21 Moonstones 14K Gold Tubular Link Collar Necklace
Antique Victorian Cat's Eye 21 Moonstones 14K Gold Tubular Link Collar Necklace

Antique Victorian Cat's Eye 21 Moonstones 14K Gold Tubular Link Collar Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

Resembling modern minimal Cartier tube-link designs, the Victorian-period necklace has a delicate extension chain that ends in a gold ball and that fastens with an early handmade spr...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold

Located in Napoli, IT

An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design, 1880 circa Hand crafted in vibrant 15 KT solid gold, electronically tested Spectacular...

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar
Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar

Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely and elegant Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar from the late 19th Century. Lovely graduated onyx drops fall from small gold deccorated half spheres off a chain of onyx and 18k go...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Gilt Chain Collar Necklace
Antique Gilt Chain Collar Necklace

Antique Gilt Chain Collar Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful gilt collar is flat and sits beautifully. The smooth hoops are linked with decorative links and the necklace is fastened with a large bolt clasp. Length: 41cm Chain ...

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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar
Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar

Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar

Located in New York, NY

Lovely and elegant Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar from the late 19th Century. Lovely graduated onyx drops fall from small gold deccorated half spheres off a chain of onyx and 18k go...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Diamond Bow Neck Collar Necklace Choker Gold Plated J Dauphin
Diamond Bow Neck Collar Necklace Choker Gold Plated J Dauphin

Diamond Bow Neck Collar Necklace Choker Gold Plated J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Diamond Bow Neck Collar Necklace Choker Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin The Triple Bow Neck Bangle by J Dauphin is a sculptural open choker handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, fe...

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2010s Indian Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage 22K Gold Queen Victoria Coin Collar Necklace & Cluster Earrings Set
Vintage 22K Gold Queen Victoria Coin Collar Necklace & Cluster Earrings Set

Vintage 22K Gold Queen Victoria Coin Collar Necklace & Cluster Earrings Set

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications Item Type: Necklace and Earrings Jewelry Set Design: Queen Victoria Prize Medal Motif Metal: 22K Yellow Gold Combined Weight: 293.59 grams Condition: Vintage ...

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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Choker Rigid Collar Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Star Celestial Sphere Torque
Choker Rigid Collar Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Star Celestial Sphere Torque

Choker Rigid Collar Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Star Celestial Sphere Torque

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Choker Rigid Collar Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Star Celestial Sphere Torque Gold Plated Designer: J DAUPHIN The Choker Collar is a rigid open-frame neck bangle handcrafted in 14...

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2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Blue Sapphire Shooting Star Necklace Choker Collar Black White Diamond J Dauphin
Blue Sapphire Shooting Star Necklace Choker Collar Black White Diamond J Dauphin

Blue Sapphire Shooting Star Necklace Choker Collar Black White Diamond J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Known for creating pieces and styling rockstars in the music industry, her work balances luxury with execution. Materials: 14k gold over brass, blue sapphire, black diamonds, and wh...

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2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Victorian Gold Collar Necklace
Victorian Gold Collar Necklace

Victorian Gold Collar Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold collar necklace in very good condition for its age.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Gold Collar
Victorian Gold Collar

Victorian Gold Collar

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W 0.75 in L 17.75 in

Victorian Gold Collar

Located in London, GB

Late Victorian 15ct Gold collar with concealed attachment for hanging a pendant if required

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian Collar Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Collar Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Collar Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1890

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A beautiful Antique Victorian collar necklace modelled in Silver gilded in 18ct Gold.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Collar Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Collar Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Collar Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful Antique Victorian collar necklace has been modelled in Silver gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Amethyst Necklace 15 Carat Gold Collar, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Amethyst Necklace 15 Carat Gold Collar, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Amethyst Necklace 15 Carat Gold Collar, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster , GB

An exquisite antique collar necklace from the Victorian era made up of seventeen fabulous Amethyst links which graduate in size with the largest stones weighing approx. 10ct each.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver Necklace, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver Necklace, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver Necklace, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This grand antique collar necklace is from the Victorian era, Circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Locket Collar Necklace, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Silver Locket Collar Necklace, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Silver Locket Collar Necklace, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A grand antique Victorian necklace showcasing a beautiful Silver locket with an engraved design on the front tipped with Rose Gold highlights and a fabulous floral metalwork below th...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces

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Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Locket Collar Solid 15 Carat Gold circa 1900 Necklace
Antique Victorian Locket Collar Solid 15 Carat Gold circa 1900 Necklace

Antique Victorian Locket Collar Solid 15 Carat Gold circa 1900 Necklace

Located in Lancaster , GB

This spectacular antique Locket and collar have been beautifully preserved from the Victorian era Circa 1900. The locket is engraved on the front and back with lovely abstract patt...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Locket Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver Dated 1883 Necklace
Antique Victorian Locket Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver Dated 1883 Necklace

Antique Victorian Locket Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver Dated 1883 Necklace

Located in Lancaster , GB

An exquisite antique Victorian collar featuring a wonderful large locket all modelled in Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold. The fabulous locket features an engraved border and ...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique French Victorian Blue White Topaz Necklace Collar, circa 1900
Antique French Victorian Blue White Topaz Necklace Collar, circa 1900

Antique French Victorian Blue White Topaz Necklace Collar, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous Antique French Sterling Silver natural white and blue Topaz necklace is Circa 1900. The necklace is set with gradua...

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver circa 1860 Locket Collar Forget Me Not Necklace
Antique Victorian Silver circa 1860 Locket Collar Forget Me Not Necklace

Antique Victorian Silver circa 1860 Locket Collar Forget Me Not Necklace

Located in Lancaster , GB

A grand antique Victorian collar Circa 1860, featuring a lovely locket engraved with an 18ct Gold Forget me not on the front inside a Rose Gold frame. The locket is bordered in sta...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Seed Pearl Fringe Collar
Victorian Seed Pearl Fringe Collar

Victorian Seed Pearl Fringe Collar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid Victorian fringe necklace is fashioned in 18k gold and almost glows with the rich luster of seed pearls. The drops that form the fringe alternate between simple pearl-studde...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Serpent Collar with Almandine Garnets
Victorian Serpent Collar with Almandine Garnets

Victorian Serpent Collar with Almandine Garnets

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Victorian era collar necklace is fashioned in the shape of a snake with a lovely linked chain for the body and a chased repoussé head holding a locket in its mouth.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Magnificent Victorian Emerald Diamond Pearl Dog Collar
Magnificent Victorian Emerald Diamond Pearl Dog Collar

Magnificent Victorian Emerald Diamond Pearl Dog Collar

Located in New York City, NY

A magnificent diamond, emerald and natural pearl dog collar, the centerpiece set with a Colombian emerald, mounted in gold and surrounded by two rows of old mine cut diamonds, attach...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain
Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain

Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This stunning Victorian book collar link chain is crafted in Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold. The alternating square and curved links shine brightly, and interlock to form a ...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Collar Locket 18 Carat Gold Silver Dated 1881
Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Collar Locket 18 Carat Gold Silver Dated 1881

Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Collar Locket 18 Carat Gold Silver Dated 1881

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This magnificent Antique Victorian collar and locket has been masterfully commissioned in Sterling Silver. The collar boasts intricate and ornate links which finish at a ring clasp t...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

French Gold Collar with Amethyst Drops
French Gold Collar with Amethyst Drops

French Gold Collar with Amethyst Drops

Located in London, GB

An important 18kt gold French collar which is so beautifully made. It is designed to fit snugly round the throat and is bright cut engraved in a Gothic design. It was made circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Collar Necklace, circa 1875
Victorian Gold Collar Necklace, circa 1875

Victorian Gold Collar Necklace, circa 1875

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold collar necklace, with a two row brick link design, with engraved gold panel drops, on a large bolt ring clasp, the reverse of the necklace is plain, circa 1875.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold

Victorian Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1875
Victorian Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1875

Victorian Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1875

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold collar necklace, with alternating panels of openwork and Etruscan style work, on a large jump ring clasp, circa 1875.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian English Gold Collar Necklace
Antique Victorian English Gold Collar Necklace

Antique Victorian English Gold Collar Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A 17 inch collar of gold, incredibly articulated to move effortlessly on the neck. Scalloped links topped with golden orbs and punctuated with larger balls of 15k yellow gold. Note t...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace
Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace

Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful 15ct gold collar can be worn alone or with a pendant. One one side of the collar you can see the chain links and on the other side there are star links, you could wear...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Antique Gold & Garnet Victorian Collar Necklace
Antique Gold & Garnet Victorian Collar Necklace

Antique Gold & Garnet Victorian Collar Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Garnet Necklace 12ct Rose Gold Circa 1850’s Lovely, Georgian collar necklace. Set with pretty, flat cut garnets, set in rose gold. The gemstones graduate in size from 7m...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful 9ct gold collar is flat and sits beautifully. It is fastened using an invisible clasp so the chain just keeps going round the necklace perfectly. Length: 42cm Chain ...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful 9ct gold collar is flat and sits beautifully. The chain has a snake like feel and was made in Italy. Length: 44.5cm Chain Width: 8mm Weight: 13.49g

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Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace or Bracelets
Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace or Bracelets

Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace or Bracelets

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful 15ct gold collar can be worn as a collar necklace or two bracelets. The necklace has Etruscan revival detail and is so delicate. Length as Necklace: 40.5cm Length As...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Gold Collar Necklace
Gold Collar Necklace

Gold Collar Necklace

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L 15.75 in

Gold Collar Necklace

Located in London, GB

Victorian 18ct gold collar necklace, brick link style necklace with a matt gold appearance, each link is terminated by a spherical ball to each side, length approximately 40cm.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Collar Necklace
Victorian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Collar Necklace

Victorian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Collar Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful 9ct gold collar has a central line of diamonds set in platinum. The total carat weight is 1.24carat. The chain is detailed and looks great even worn alone! It is faste...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Collar
Victorian Yellow Gold Collar

Victorian Yellow Gold Collar

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A fine Victorian collar with chunky links and bolt ring clasp. Modelled in 9 karat yellow gold. Length: 46 cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Locket and Collar
Victorian Diamond Gold Locket and Collar

Victorian Diamond Gold Locket and Collar

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold collar necklace, with gold granulation balls in links and locket, with three old-cut diamonds and four gold leaves set to the locket, the inside with two portraits o...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar
18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar

18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 K yellow gold and hallmarked with French eagle heads. This filigree chain is very detailed and breathtaking thanks t...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar
18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar

18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar

Located in Antwerp, BE

We are so pleased to introduce you to this 18 karat solid gold Art Nouveau necklace. This filigree necklace is crafted in 18 karat solid yellow gold and bejewelled with seven leaf sh...

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar
18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar

18k solid gold Art Nouveau Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery collar

Located in Antwerp, BE

This filigree necklace is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and bejewelled with seven little dots on the bigger links. The filigree chains are very detailed and breathtaking thanks to ...

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Gold Collar Necklace
Antique Amethyst Gold Collar Necklace

Antique Amethyst Gold Collar Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

18K French gold collar necklace with 3 amethyst pendants hanging from a gold chain and 1 amethyst at the center of a replica of a gold "collar". The amethysts are beautifully set in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Collar & Locket Circa 1875-85
Victorian Gold Collar & Locket Circa 1875-85

Victorian Gold Collar & Locket Circa 1875-85

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

A beautiful statement piece, this yellow gold Victorian necklet comprising of a woven collar of foxtail chain with hand-engraved decorative finials secured with a large bolt-ring. A ...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Gold

Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar and Locket
Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar and Locket

Victorian 15 Carat Gold Collar and Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A superb antique Victorian locket on a equally fine collar necklace.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1870
Antique Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1870

Antique Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1870

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold collar necklace, comprising brick style bar and terminal links with a matt finish, fire gilded, patina, mounted in 15ct gold, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Gold

Victorian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Collar Necklace
Victorian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Collar Necklace

Victorian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Collar Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Collar style necklace comprised of scrolling foliate stations alternating with square stations decorated by a milgrain edge Each square station centers a bezel set emerald, with lar...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Oversized Yellow Gold Victorian Locket and Collar
Oversized Yellow Gold Victorian Locket and Collar

Oversized Yellow Gold Victorian Locket and Collar

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This is a lovely large Victorian locket on its original thick collar chain. The collar is very comfortable to wear, and though the locket and chain are large they are light and very ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold

Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Link Collar Chain Necklace
Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Link Collar Chain Necklace

Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Link Collar Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of round and navette shaped links Each centering three graduated seed pearls Ranging in size from 1.0 to 2.0 mm round Graying body color with blue overtones Strung along ...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst Collar
Victorian Amethyst Collar

Victorian Amethyst Collar

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Substantial and glamourous, this Victorian Collar is set with large faceted ovals of exceptionally color-saturated amethyst, each stone nestled in its own granulated golden bezel. Th...

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Antique 1880s Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Granulated Gold Collar
Antique Victorian Amethyst Granulated Gold Collar

Antique Victorian Amethyst Granulated Gold Collar

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Twenty-three faceted oval amethyst, gently graduated in size and each nestled in a granulated setting with stylized prongs, the “crown-like” shape augmenting the already regal nature...

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Antique 1870s English Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

250 Carat Victorian Citrine Collar
250 Carat Victorian Citrine Collar

250 Carat Victorian Citrine Collar

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Twenty-five faceted oval citrine are gently graduated in size and each nestled in an ornate bezel setting. The stones weigh approximately 250 carats in total. The piece is made of 15...

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Antique 1880s Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dart Collar Necklace
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dart Collar Necklace

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dart Collar Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 18k gold dart collar necklace from the 1950s. This is a finely made necklace that had an Egyptian Revival feel to it, taking inspiration from the Victorian era that made wide...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace, circa 1875
Antique 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace, circa 1875

Antique 15 Carat Gold Collar Necklace, circa 1875

Located in London, GB

An antique, Victorian gold collar necklace, designed as five rows of interlocking, scale-like links, mounted in 15ct gold, circa 1875.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Necklace, circa 1860
Victorian Gold Necklace, circa 1860

Victorian Gold Necklace, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold collar necklace, with a woven design, featuring three rows of D cross-section, polished, links, alternating with two rows of reeded links, flanked by diagonal wire l...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian Silver Collar and Two-Tone Gold Overlay Locket
Victorian Silver Collar and Two-Tone Gold Overlay Locket

Victorian Silver Collar and Two-Tone Gold Overlay Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A beautiful antique late Victorian collar and locket. The chunky collar is formed of fancy links lined with silver orbs. The wonderful oval locket is set with ornate hand chased desi...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Victorian Golden Collar
French Victorian Golden Collar

French Victorian Golden Collar

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A highly detailed collar combining polished geometrics with flowerlike drops of textured 18 karat yellow gold, creating a lovely balance of organic femininity with a hint of edginess...

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Antique 1880s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Mesh Collar Necklace, circa 1870
Antique 18 Karat Gold Mesh Collar Necklace, circa 1870

Antique 18 Karat Gold Mesh Collar Necklace, circa 1870

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderful French 18K gold mesh collar gives a smart look to every outfit whether tailored or frilly, fancy or plain, elegant or casual. The necklace has elasticity and measures 13" l...

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Early Victorian Graduated Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Collar

Early Victorian Graduated Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Collar

Located in Houston, TX

An early Victorian sterling silver-topped18K gold collar necklace set with graduated sapphire and diamond clusters, separated by a curved pair of diamond channels.

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Circa 1880 Ultra Fine Victorian Collar with Enamel & Pearl Locket
Circa 1880 Ultra Fine Victorian Collar with Enamel & Pearl Locket

Circa 1880 Ultra Fine Victorian Collar with Enamel & Pearl Locket

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Yellow gold Victorian collar necklace, very substantial construction and design for an antique piece, with a large locket decorated with navy blue enamel and pearls.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k solid gold Art Deco Necklace - Filigree drapery collar - Roses and scrolls
18k solid gold Art Deco Necklace - Filigree drapery collar - Roses and scrolls

18k solid gold Art Deco Necklace - Filigree drapery collar - Roses and scrolls

Located in Antwerp, BE

This romantic necklace is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and bejewelled with three well detailled roses. The three larger links are very detailed and breathtaking thanks to the use ...

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Boxed Victorian 14 Carat Gold Collar and Turquoise and Pearl Locket
Boxed Victorian 14 Carat Gold Collar and Turquoise and Pearl Locket

Boxed Victorian 14 Carat Gold Collar and Turquoise and Pearl Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An exceptional antique Victorian collar and locket set in their fantastic original plush velvet octagonal box. The locket is inlaid with a letter Q lined with turquoise cabochons and...

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Antique 9 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar with Barrel Clasp, circa 1870
Antique 9 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar with Barrel Clasp, circa 1870

Antique 9 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar with Barrel Clasp, circa 1870

Located in Baltimore, MD

This C1870 Victorian necklace features 9K hand crafted solid gold beads strung on a gold chain. It is the perfect piece for layering with an antique chain, or layering with another b...

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Antique victorian yellow gold collar necklace
Antique victorian yellow gold collar necklace

Antique victorian yellow gold collar necklace

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

A special and very modernistic design for a Victorian piece! Antique collar necklace in yellow 14 karat gold.

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Victorian Amethyst Aquamarine Gold Collar Necklace
Victorian Amethyst Aquamarine Gold Collar Necklace

Victorian Amethyst Aquamarine Gold Collar Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Ultra-feminine necklace in an unusual gemstone combination that looks absolutely stunning when draped on the body; the photos do not do this one justice! Alternating pendants of amet...

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Victorian Gold Collar Necklace of Gaspipe Design
Victorian Gold Collar Necklace of Gaspipe Design

Victorian Gold Collar Necklace of Gaspipe Design

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold gaspipe necklace, in 15k. England

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Victorian Emerald and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Locket and Collar Necklace
Victorian Emerald and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Locket and Collar Necklace

Victorian Emerald and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Locket and Collar Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning and intricately detailed 18ct gold collar has attached the most wonderful locket holding emeralds and pearls. Length: 17 1/2 inches Weight: 43g

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique 15 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace
Antique 15 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace

Antique 15 Carat Gold Chain Collar Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This beautiful 15ct gold collar is flat and sits beautifully. The smooth hoops are linked with decorative links and the necklace is fastened with a large bolt clasp. Length: 38cm C...

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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Aquamarine Collar
Victorian Amethyst and Aquamarine Collar

Victorian Amethyst and Aquamarine Collar

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An ultra-feminine necklace in an unusual gemstone combination that looks absolutely stunning when draped on the body. Alternating and staggered pendants of amethyst and aquamarine ad...

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Antique 1890s Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar, circa 1860
Antique 18 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar, circa 1860

Antique 18 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar, circa 1860

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our circa 1860 Victorian collar of graduated 18K yellow gold hand crafted solid gold beads strung on a gold chain. It is the perfect piece for layering with an antique chain or with...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

A Victorian Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
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A Victorian Yellow Gold Collar Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian yellow gold collar necklace, with interlocking links in diamond pattern, made in yellow gold with hidden clasp, circa 1870, unmarked, tested as 15ct gold, measuring appro...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

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Victorian Gold Necklace Collar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact victorian gold necklace collar you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 15k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a victorian gold necklace collar 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. A victorian gold necklace collar can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our victorian gold necklace collar for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Gold Necklace Collar?

The price for a victorian gold necklace collar starts at $779 and tops out at $42,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $7,217.

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

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.