Antique Victorian Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 14k yellow gold chain with a removable pendant. Necklace is 19" long and 15.5mm
Antique Victorian Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 14k yellow gold chain with a removable pendant. Necklace is 19" long and 15.5mm
Hand Painted Cupid Diamond and Pearl Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Finely detailed Hand Painted Victorian Pendant Necklace. Depicting a
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Dove Bird Gold Pendant Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian pendant with a hand painted image of a Winged Cherub or
Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant of hand carved Coral with a design of flowers or
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of
Coral, Gold, Silver
Victorian Hand Carved Opal Diamond Gold Winged Cherub Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite handmade necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece was originally
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Bacchus Dionysus Diamond Platinum Cameo Pendant Victorian Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pendant of a magnificent hand carved face of
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Gold Textured Hand Engraved Floral Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Height: 48.6mm (1.90") approx. Pendant Thickness: 6.3mm (at the ball) Condition: Antique Victorian. Shows
Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Hand Engraved Ave Maria Eagle Pendant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Gold Hand Engraved Ave Maria Lion Pendant Charm, which features an engraving of a lion—another great
18k Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Hand Engraved Ave Maria Lion Pendant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
pictured here with its counterpart, the Victorian 18K Gold Hand Engraved Ave Maria Eagle Pendant Charm
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Locket Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Gorgeous antique Victorian 14kt gold , hand painted girls miniature portrait pendant/ locket
Gold
14K Gold & Coral Victorian Style Figural Hand / Fist Pendant or Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian style carved pendant or charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a clasped
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET NECKLACE WITH A HAND CARVED HARDSTONE CAMEO OF A
Onyx, Gold-filled
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Book Locket Pendant with Onyx Hand
Located in Rotterdam, NL
frequently used in sentimental Victorian jewelry. The hand rests across the book as though it is gently
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Suite Necklace Bracelet Brooch 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent antique Victorian Coral Suite including Necklace, Bracelet and Brooch of
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Chiselled French Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Introducing a breathtaking Victorian Style 18Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Chiselled French Pendant with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Plated Hand Engraved Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated locket with a twisted edging, featuring lovely hand engraved swirl
Gold Plate
Antique Onyx Hand Pendant of 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking antique pendant dating to the 1870s, centered with a sculptural gold hand grasping a
Onyx, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique Coral Hand Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Steeped in symbolism and rich in historical allure, this Victorian-era coral hand pendant (circa
Coral, 14k Gold
Hamsa hand pendant 14K Yellow Gold 2.5ct diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Hamsa hand pendant 14K Yellow Gold 2.5ct diamonds for more info contact us Material: 14K Yellow
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Gold Signature Hand Engraved Bird of Peace Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
The inspiration for this piece came from a pair of Victorian cufflinks that had the image of a bird
Gold, 14k Gold
Hamsa hand pendant 14K White Gold 3.00 ct diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Hamsa hand pendant 14K White Gold 3.00 ct diamonds for more info contact us Material: 14K Yellow
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hand Painted Madonna and Child Portrait Miniature Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Antique Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature
Sterling Silver
Tiger's Eye Locket Man in the Moon Sun Apollo Victorian Rare Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian locket pendant with a beautiful hand
Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled
18K Yellow Gold Italian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant / Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely 18K yellow gold and hand painted portrait piece is replete with extraordinary details
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Miniature Hand Painting Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 14k gold pendant locket, decorated with hand painted miniature painting
Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
from the Victorian era (ca1880) with a charming hunting dog motif! Made of vibrant 14kt yellow gold
Carnelian, 14k Gold
14K Gold Hand Carved Coral Floral Pendant - Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Early Carved Coral Flower, Can be worn on a variety of chains. Measures 1.88 in x 1.46 in, Set in 14K Gold. Be sure to check our store front for more fabulous pieces from th...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Hand Carved Coral Floral Pendant - Victorian Necklace Provenance in Box
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Early Carved Coral double strand Necklace. Floral Motif surrounding the Main Carved
Coral, 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
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hand Carved Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Antique Carved Natural White Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace; The pendant, measuring
Jade
Vintage Silver Pendant Necklace with Baltic Reverse Honey Amber Cameo
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set consisting of a long pleaded sterling silver necklace with a length of 60 cm and a hand
Silver
Unavailable|$1,275
Victorian Hand-Painted Portrait Pin Pendant
Located in Bellmore, NY
This Antique Victorian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant has a bail that falls behind the piece so it
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Restored Victorian Hand Engraved Lion Bloodstone Pendant 9 & 15 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
pendant measures approximately 40x21 millimetres. Condition Restored antique. Victorian Era. Great to
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$933
Antique Victorian 9 Carat Gold Hand-Carved Cameo Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Shell Victorian Cameo pendant is circa 1880. The detailed carving is from a Bull Mouth Shell Cameo
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$199
Handmade Acrylic Victorian Necklace Heart in Hand Burgundy
Located in Belo Horizonte, BR
Necklace in victorian style made of acrylic, molded, articulated, chain and metals with golden
Gold Plate
Victorian Hand Painted Portrait with Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Pendant / Brooch
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Beautifully detailed rare Victorian hand painted portrait pendant/brooch. The antique rose cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Carat Gold Locket Hand Painted Photograph, circa 1880
Located in Kendal, GB
wonderful hand-coloured photograph of a lady in traditional Victorian clothing. Hand-coloured photographs
Gold
Unavailable|$595
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Hand Pendant and Chain Necklace
Located in Madison area, WI
- Carved Victorian Hand Pendant and Fine Gold Chain Necklace - c. 1860-1890 - 14k gold, Persian
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Victorian Cherub Angel Locket Pendant Necklace Hand Painted Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian locket pendant with a hand painted image of Raphael's
Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Victorian Hand Carved Cherub Moonstone and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful cherub necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This lovely piece is comprised of a
Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain Victorian Woman Pendant Necklace, 1800s
Located in McKinney, TX
tone hardware - Hand painted portrait of a Victorian woman - Gold plated chain - Clasp closure
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of
Coral
Victorian Enamel Hand with Pearl Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
pearl, a motif rich with Victorian symbolism—hands often representing affection, fidelity, and
Pearl, 14k Gold
Coral Bacchus Dionysus Pendant Victorian 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Victorian - Art Deco Pendant in gorgeous hand carved natural Coral of the face
Coral, 14k Gold
Large Antique Victorian 12k+ Gold Oval Hand Painted Portrait Mourning Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
from solid 12k+ gold during the Victorian era, and features a large and amazingly detailed hand painted
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Pendant Small Charm Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Hand Etched
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant or charm (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880 Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Floral Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
floral hand engraving along the entirety of the locket. This Victorian beauty, exquisitely engraved with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Engraved Locket Portrait Miniature Watch Key
Located in Towson, MD
Truly charming Early Victorian 14kt yellow gold watch key. The outside of the watch key is hand
14k Gold
Antique Coral Hand Charm Holder Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
, enamel, and gold reflects the romanticism and symbolic language of Victorian jewelry, where hands often
Coral, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Gold Hand Engraved Graduated Link Garnet Snake Mourning Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
necklace with a puffed heart gently dangling from its mouth, all of which displays outstanding hand
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Photo Hand Carved Locket Globe Pendant
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sphere Locket Pendant This Antique Sphere Locket Pendant is a timeless treasure, made in rich 14k
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Early Victorian Hand Carved Fancy Split Ring Fitting Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
early Victorian split ring is crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcasing intricate hand-carved detailing
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Hand Painted Portrait Miniature
Located in Towson, MD
18kt yellow gold hand painted portrait miniature of a Botticelli painting- Simonetta Vespucci 1453
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Impressive Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
. This exceptional cameo pendant is hand carved and from the Victorian (ca1872) era! This fabulous hand
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Victorian Amethyst Cameo Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This beautifully crafted Amethyst Victorian Cameo depicts a woman glancing over her shoulder. It is
Emerald, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Ruby
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Painted Enameled "Bird and Love Letter" Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A sweet and sentimental locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14kt gold, this oval
Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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.