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Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming little pendant dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Burma Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An important Victorian pendant with a ruby, diamond and a pearl, 1880s. The big centre stone is a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver

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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Hematite Ruby Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Fly, Beetle, Insect Pendant Necklace
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Eagle Ruby Pearl Pendant 14 Karat Gold Antique Belle Epoque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian pendant in the form of a beautifully modeled eagle set
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Wreath Aurora South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, and Ruby Dimensions Pendant Approx. 3.5 x 2.4 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 11-12 mm Quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Butterfly Locket Ruby Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Victorian Insect Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian locket pendant with a Butterfly and Flowers set with Ruby
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Butterfly Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant Brooch Necklace Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Butterfly Pendant or Brooch set throughout
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Dove Swallow Bird of Peace Pendant Necklace adorned with a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Pendant Locket Pearl Ruby Star Small Charm 14k Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
pendant features a pearl and ruby set star to the front. The back of the pendant opens to reveal a glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Old gold pendant with synthetic rubies and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold pendant made of 0.585 yellow gold decorated with four synthetic rubies (rubies made with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant with an image
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ruby Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, vibrant rubies and luscious pearls. Designed with intricate vintage detailing, this pendant exudes
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl and Ruby Swallow Bird Charm necklace
Located in London, GB
ruby eyes. Suspended from its beak is a single pearl drop, adding a touch of refinement. The pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

French Antique 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Cross Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, pearl, and yellow gold locket, comprising five pearls, and six round ruby
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

La Belle Epoque Pearl & Ruby Platinum Overlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
to all the pieces. You're looking at an original French La Belle Epoque Victorian pendant, stamped
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Necklace
Located in London, GB
possibly silver or platinum 11 X GENUINE old mine cut DIAMONDS 3 X GENUINE RUBIES Pendant Section Size
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
rubies and anchored in the center by a pearl. Approximately 1 carat of diamonds, plus 2 carats each of
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearls: 4 (all original) Sapphire rose cuts: 4 (all original) Emerald rose cut: 1 (original) Ruby
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

Pendants d'oreilles fin du 19ème siècle en forme d'oiseau en perles et rubis
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendants d'oreilles anciens en or 14 carats (585 millièmes) et argent de la fin du 19ème siècle
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Ruby Cross
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and ruby cross, the body and the arms set with twelve half pearls embellished
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

A Victorian Renaissance Revival Gem-set Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Renaissance revival gem-set pendant, the central cushion shaped faceted ruby set to the
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Antique 1850s British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Victorian Pendant/Brooch in 15 carat yellow gold with rubies, pearls and diamonds in a starburst
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 15k Gol...

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
W 1.23 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.23 in L 1.42 in
Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace 0.90ct Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Art Nouveau pendant from the late 1800s decorated with an array of
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Platinum circa 1900 Pendant
Located in Lancaster , GB
This beautiful antique Ruby and Diamond pendant is from the Victorian era, Circa 1900 The lovely
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Portland, ME
Art Nouveau ruby, pearl and diamond French pendant. The open work gargoyle is set with an oval
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Holbeinesque Diamond Ruby Natural Pearl Enameled Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
totalling approx 1.60 Ct – 9 old mine cut natural rubies totalling approx .15 Ct – 22 natural pearls ranging
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Antique Early 1900s Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

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

Peach Tourmaline, Zircon, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl 18k Gold Antique Style Pendant
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
. Surrounded by four 1.5mm round crimson rubies, at the heart of this luxurious pendant lies a deep peach
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2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Zircon, Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Wh...

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Marvel A very rare Victorian period locket pendant plus chain – French origin 1860/1880
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mindi Mond 13.61 Carat Diamond Gemstone Pearl Rose Gold Shaker Pendant
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
oldeuropeancut diamond (2.50 CTW) and 50 pearls surround this locket derived from the Victorian Period, Circa
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Oval Locket Bee Design Comprised of Turquoise, Ruby and Pearl in 14kt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique oval locket with bee design. The bee is designed with a cabochon turquoise, two rubies for
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Haute Victorian Gem-Set Pendant & Chain
Located in Wimberley, TX
The grandeur of those Victorian times is clearly expressed in this 14k yellow gold pendant/brooch
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

White South Sea, Diamond, Ruby and Green Tourmaline Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This natural color cultured White South Sea pearl pendant set in 18 karat white gold with white and
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21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian More Necklaces

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Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby Pearl and Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
. 0.35ct) Diamond Dimensions: 12 (1.5mm) Pearl Dimensions: 20 (2MM) Tested As: 18ct Gold Period: Victorian
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and pearl set pendant necklace. This antique pendant has been
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Stylized Lion Pendant Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ruby accent for the lion’s eye and four round pearls (2.5 mm) as well as numerous button pearls
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby Pearl Locket 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian locket pendant with beautiful Ruby and Pearl adornments in
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Ruby Diamond Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Purse Pendant
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a highly rendered purse with cinched top and twisted rope handles. Featuring
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k ...

Victorian Ruby, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
ruby, royal blue enamel and lustrous pearls. The bale is a charming three-dimensional golden bow and
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Locket with Pearl and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
An English Victorian 18 karat gold locket with seed pearls and rubies. The locket has 5 seed pearls
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Blue Enamel Celestial Heart Pendant
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
array of natural half seed Pearls, Ruby and a fine enamelled star. Crafted in lush bright 18ct yellow
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Pearl Platinum 18k Pendant Necklace circa 1800s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming Victorian round pendant featuring a vivid red ruby that hangs delicately in the center of
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Ruby Peridot Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.46 carat ruby, 0.18 carat peridot, 0.15 carat
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a romantic ruby and pearl set locket necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby

Victorian French Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set 3.0 mm near-round pearl - white with mild iridescence With additional 2.0 to 3.0 mm seed pearls
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9ct Gold Ruby And Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Portland, England
This charming antique Victorian heart ruby and pearl locket is crafted in 9ct yellow Gold. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Enamel and Ruby 18 Carat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
engraving and is also set with rubies and seed pearls. The back of the locket also has fine engraving and
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Victorian 0.60 Carat Ruby, 0.29 Carat Diamond, Pearl and 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.60 carat ruby and 0.29 carat diamond, seed pearl and 14
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Antique 1890s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Ruby & Seed Pearl Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
ruby and natural seed pearl crest, adding a touch of timeless sophistication. Opening the locket
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1840s Victorian Natural Ruby Enamel Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1840-1849 bright red natural no heat Rubies and hand engraving with white enamel pendant
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Antique 1840s Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Pearl and Ruby Butterfly Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian butterfly pendant. The pendant features beautiful silver set rose cut
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20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

15 Carat Victorian Era Ruby and Pearl Necklet 9 Carat Vintage Gold Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
this necklet featuring a spectacular half-moon of alternating deep red natural rubies and pearls. The
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond French Cross Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This ornate French cross pendant joins pearls, rubies, and diamonds to absolute perfection. Four
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20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Royal Princess Louise Wedding Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful and rare pendant dating back to the Victorian era. The locket given by
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Ruby Pearl Diamond Star Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby, pearl and diamond star pendant, central old cut diamond, surrounded by natural
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Platinum Garland, Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Necklace With Earrings
Located in New York, NY
cts Cushion Ruby. The necklace showcases a graceful interplay of elegant pearls and vibrant ruby
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1990s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Onyx Carved Cameo Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
total weight and graded G-H/VS. The pendant is also set with a single marquise shape ruby and 6 cultured
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Gold and Gem Set Locket
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and gem set locket, the oval locket set with opals, a ruby and an emerald in a
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Antique Halley's Comet Conversion Necklace 14k Rose Gold Seed Pearl Vintage Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian (circa 1880s to 1900s) conversion necklace, crafted in 14k rose
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

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Victorian Pendant Ruby Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian pendant ruby pearl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian pendant ruby pearl among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a victorian pendant ruby pearl has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Giuliano are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian pendant ruby pearl, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Pendant Ruby Pearl?

Prices for a victorian pendant ruby pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $388 and can go as high as $130,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,040.

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.

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