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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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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yell...

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
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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

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

Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant & Brooch Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
A Pendant-Brooch from the Victorian Era (1840-1901). Very nice convertible antique pendant-brooch
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

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, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

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

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

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Enamel, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
pearl body, ruby eyes, and a perfect green enamel tail, this pendant is a true masterpiece. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

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

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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

Antique Victorian Carved Turquoise Diamond Ruby Snake Fob Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
wrapped around snake design, set with ruby, rose cut diamonds. One pearl on the bottom of the pendant
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise

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

Antique Edwardian Ruby Pearl 15ct Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
, humility and harmony. Our early 20th century pendant features a rubies and pearls set in 15ct yellow gold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
, with 3 round cut red rubies, 0.18 carats. Pearls: Accented with 3 graduated round white pearls
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

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

Victorian 1.00ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A deep red old cushion cut ruby is the centre of this gorgeous Victorian pendant. It is a 1.00
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 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

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket plus 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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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Rare Holbeinesque Necklace 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian period The outstanding Renaissance Tudor design is specially expressed into the pendant in a
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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Pearl Rare Holbeinesque Necklace 18 Kt
Victorian Diamond Pearl Rare Holbeinesque Necklace 18 Kt
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H 2.17 in W 1.38 in L 16.93 in
Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
pendant) 33mm / 3.30 cm / 1 ¼” (1.30 Inches) Length (including top loop and pearl drop) 51mm / 5.10 cm / 2
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique "Isabelino Style" Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch (Spain, Queen Isabel 2nd
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Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
pendant) 33mm / 3.30 cm / 1 ¼” (1.30 Inches) Length (including top loop and pearl drop) 51mm / 5.10 cm / 2
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

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

14ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Necklace
14ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Necklace
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L 15.75 in
Antique Owl and Crescent moon pendant necklace, 15k gold and platinum, Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this beautiful and rare antique owl and crescent moon pendant
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Antique Butterfly Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity - set below a 4.0 mm round pearl as the torso Opaque white in body color with strong iridescence
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Silver 18 Karat Giardinetti Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victorian era with this exquisite French Giardinetti Floral Antique Drop Pendant Brooch. Showcasing a
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds, Rubies, Pearls
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling 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

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Victorian Snake Bracelet Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Antique 1840
Located in New York, NY
1840. The snake head is set with faceted round Rubies and Pearls. The snake's head, tail and cone
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets

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

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

1930s 0.55 Carat Diamond, Ruby, Pearl and Amethyst Butterfly Pendant, Rose Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s Art Deco Butterfly Pendant - 14 Karat and 9 Karat Rose Gold, Amethyst, Diamonds, Rubies
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Medal Pearl Necklace Sacred Heart Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Medal Pearl Necklace Sacred Heart Silver Chain Designer: J Dauphin Symbols or medals can
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond Chick bangle, Ruby, Pearl and White Enamel, 12k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
studded baby chick, freshly hatched from his white enamel egg with a ruby eye and two cultured pearls at
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Burma Ruby Diamond and Pearl Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A late Victorian brooch circa 1900, featuring a cushion cut shape Burmese ruby with a strong
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant has Ruby Eyes and a Tummy of a White Diamond it is made in 14k Solid Gold The Beaded Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30"
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant has Ruby Eyes and a Tummy of a White Diamond it is made in 14k Solid Gold The Beaded Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Labradorite, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze, Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Sacred Heart White Pearl Opal Ruby Beaded Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Tourmaline Set in a Gold Plated Sacred Heart Medal with a Necklace made out of White Pearl
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze

Victorian Rock Crystal, Diamond, Garnet and Tiger Eye Bug Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous rock quartz crystal pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This lovely
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be custom made with Opals, or a mix of Pearl and opals, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby or Emerald
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be custom made with Opals, or a mix of Pearl and opals, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby or Emerald
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be custom made with Opals, or a mix of Pearl and opals, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby or Emerald
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Spiritual Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can be custom made with Opals, or a mix of Pearl and opals, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby or Emerald
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

62 Ct Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Ruby Bracelet French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
and framed by rubies, joined to garnet carbuncle and bow-form links, together with a similar pendant
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Link Bracelets

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Garnet, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Guilloche Ruby Enamel, Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique lapel was realized in France, circa 1860. It features a circular pendant
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Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Blue Sapphire NO HEAT Diamond 18K Tahitian Pearl Vintage Earrings 3.96 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA 18K GOLD UNHEATED BLUE SAPPHIRE, TAHITIAN PEARL & DIAMOND
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Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

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

Georgian 1830 Convertible Pendant Brooch in 19Kt Gold 5.54 Ctw Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
teardrop. Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian
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Antique 1820s British George IV Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1950s Yellow Gold Charms Bracelet
Located in Torino, IT
and bring good luck to the wearer. During the Victorian Era they became very popular as personal
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Vintage 1950s American Charm Bracelets

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Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Yellow Gold Charms Bracelet
1950s Yellow Gold Charms Bracelet
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L 7.21 in
Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
teardrop. Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian
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Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches

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

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
teardrop. Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time. Some of our collection of Georgian
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Antique 1810s English Brooches

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

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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.

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.