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Victorian Rock Crystal Swag Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Swag Brooch in 18k pink gold with faceted rock crystals in a double
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Swag Brooch
Victorian Rock Crystal Swag Brooch
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H 1 in W 5.5 in
Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Brooch Silver, circa 1880
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent Antique Victorian brooch fashioned in Silver and set with large, clear Rock Crystals
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Brooch Silver, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Brooch Silver, circa 1880
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H 3 in W 2.52 in D 0.36 in
Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
snake is wrapped around a pear shaped faceted rock crystal. Hidden beneath in the setting is a genuine
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique This one of a kind antique circa 1890s
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1880's Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pheasant Essex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a bezel set and transparent 10.0 mm rock crystal quartz cabochon Reverse carved then
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Faceted Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cool Victorian Rock Crystal brooch with large faceted stone cubes set within large silver prongs
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Victorian Rock Crystal Faceted Brooch
Victorian Rock Crystal Faceted Brooch
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W 0.6 in L 2.75 in
Late Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round, transparent, rock crystal cabochon measuring approximately 24.4 mm; bezel set
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Antique 1860s Late Victorian Brooches

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket plus Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
ca The large locket is of circular shape carved from polished Rock Crystal – nestled into gold hinged
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Three Inch Rock Crystal Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Gold
Located in New York, NY
briolette Rock Crystal drops of clear and rose colored Rock Crystal hanging from a line of seed pearl leaves
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver

Victorian Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Opal 18 Kt Gold Fly Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
oval hand carved and skillful made, multifaceted on the edges, natural Rock Crystal, amazing hand work
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 60 ct Rock Crystal Garnet Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Some like it hot and dramatic which is an accurate description of this large 60ct Victorian Rock
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal, Ruby, Garnet and Emerald Insect Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply outstanding rock crystal and gemstone insect pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Garnet, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 9.50 Carat Rock Crystal and Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 9.50 carat rock crystal, natural pearl and 18 karat yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Star Necklace Red Rock Crystal 15K Gold
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this striking antique Victorian red rock crystal cabochon pendant
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round rock crystal cabochon measuring approximately 16.8 mm, bezel set, in a millegrain
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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian dangling earrings with faceted rock crystal with excellent spark decorted with
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Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings

Antique Victorian Etruscan Style Necklace 15K Gold Rock Crystal Pendant c.1870
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular antique Victorian rock crystal cabochon pendant necklace
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Antique 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Necklace Howell James Co 14k Gold Turquoise Case
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian rock crystal necklace (circa 1870s), crafted in 14 karat yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN THIS RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OPAL, ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE. THE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cufflinks Platinum, Essex Crystal, Fine Reverse Painting under Rock Crystal
Located in Aspen, CO
placed under Rock Crystal, these cufflinks are platinum with platinum dog bone elements as the other side
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Cufflinks

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Victorian Crystal and Smokey Quartz Fly
Located in Stamford, CT
which sits a three dimensional rock crystal fly, complete in detail with engraved wings and gold
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Crystal and Smokey Quartz Fly
Victorian Crystal and Smokey Quartz Fly
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H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Antique Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique Victorian pendant/brooch has been
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Antique Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Antique Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
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H 0.48 in W 1.18 in L 18 in
Art Deco Amethyst and Rock Crystal Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco amethyst, rock crystal and eight-cut paste bracelet, with three stone groups of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets

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Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Amethyst and Rock Crystal Bracelet
Art Deco Amethyst and Rock Crystal Bracelet
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W 1.25 in L 8.5 in
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Gold Shorthorn Bull Cufflink Tie Clip Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cufflinks

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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Amethyst and Rock Crystal Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco amethyst, rock crystal and eight-cut paste bracelet, with three stone groups of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets

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Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Amethyst and Rock Crystal Bracelet
Art Deco Amethyst and Rock Crystal Bracelet
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W 1.25 in L 8.5 in
Guiliano Rock Crystal Enamel Natural Pearl Locket Pendant c.1870
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in Stamford, CT
This rock crystal natural pearl and delicate enamel locket is a rare piece of jewelry history made
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round shape rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier. Mounted
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

19th century rock crystal and carved smoky quartz demi-parure
Located in Malmö, SE
his unusual and lovely victorian set of faceted rock crystals and carved smoky quartz was made in
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Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

An Antique Gold and Silver Heart Pendant with Rock Crystal and diamondsDiamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heart-shaped rock crystal pendant with an 18-carat gold and silver laurel motif along the top of
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Brooch c.1910 Essex
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Melissa Spencer Gold Portrait Cufflinks Rock Crystal Quartz Mother of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Rock Crystal Quartz and Mother of Pearl in 18K Yellow Gold. The portrait is of cave paintings and is
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2010s American Modern Cufflinks

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Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Spaniel Dog Stickpin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Essex Crystal spaniel dog stickpin 18 karat yellow gold. This charming pin features a
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Brooches

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Gold and silver heart locket with diamond and rock crystal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
drop shape with an elegant bow on top. In the middle a drop shaped rock crystal incrusted with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Dog Miniature Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The circular detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal, which back is covered with nacre. The
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Intaglio Reverse Painted Pug Ring 10K
Located in Toledo, OH
Victorian Essex Crystal Intaglio reverse painted pug ring, 10K. These rings were a novelty during
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Collectible Jewelry

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Rock Crystal, Gold

Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
snake is wrapped around a pear shaped faceted rock crystal. Hidden beneath in the setting is a genuine
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
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W 0.5 in L 3.25 in
Melissa Spencer Fly Fishing Lapel Pin Sterling Silver MOP Rock Quartz Crystal
Located in Dallas, TX
Rock Quartz Crystal and Mother of Pearl. This lapel pin is set in Sterling Silver (22.5 cts). Award
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2010s American Modern Cufflinks

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Crystal, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Antique Gold Painting on Crystal Cufflinks
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique gold painting under rock crystal, these finely painted dogs brimming with personality was
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cufflinks

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold

Rare Antique Mid-Victorian Anchor Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
clear rock crystal window. A cushioned piece of rich, velvety fabric rests below the rock crystal locket
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Antique 1850s Victorian More Bracelets

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Fox Cufflinks
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian rock crystal and yellow gold cufflinks, each comprising a round cabochon rock
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cufflinks

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Crystal Tourmaline Pearl Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with an horseshoe centered by an crystal and decorated with an tourmaline and pearls, two
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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 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

LB offers Victorian Style Czech glass Cameo Sterling Onyx pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, pyrite cubes, and rock crystal rounds truly enhance the centerpiece. This is a lovely piece to add to any
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Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Vintage 14K White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant #1811
Located in Washington Depot, CT
upscaled from a Victorian stick pin - featuring one round brilliant cut diamond set on lovely cut crystal
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Horse Brooch, Pin, 9k Gold, Reverse Carved
Located in NEWARK, GB
An outstanding antique, late Victorian era Essex crystal horse brooch or pin. A reverse carved and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Quartz Victorian Silver Paste Heart Pendant Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
rock crystal beads, creating what is commonly known as ice quartz. Ice quartz is also referred to as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Ice Quartz Victorian Silver Paste Heart Pendant Necklace
Ice Quartz Victorian Silver Paste Heart Pendant Necklace
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H 4 in W 0.85 in L 20.5 in
Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings
Located in New York, NY
glass (likely rock crystal). Often hair (both genuine and synthetic) was woven in the Sentimental
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Earrings

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Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings
Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Victorian Grouse Scene Stick Pin in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian Essex crystal grouse scene stick pin, set in 18k yellow gold. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Pave Turquoise Snake Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
under a rock crystal cover. The back of the snake is hand engraved, "G.F.T. from E.G." and the heart
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Antique 1840s British Brooches

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Turquoise, 15k Gold

Melissa Spencer Gold Garnet Rock Quartz Beetle Portrait Cufflinks
Located in Dallas, TX
Oval Pair of Spencer Portrait Beetles within Rock Crystal Quartz and Mother of Pearl cufflinks
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2010s American Modern Cufflinks

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Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
locket compartment Backed by carved rock crystal with a removable frame With fluted texture surround
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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

Tiffany & Co 1905 Edwardian Essex Glass Scent Bottle 18kt Gold and Rock Quartz
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Glass Essex crystal pieces are formed from a rock crystal cabochon (polished domes of rock crystal with
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Vanity Items

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Onyx Locket with Diamond Starburst Locket Pendant 0.80ct
Located in Narberth, PA
-framed locket, ready to hold a favorite photograph or memento underneath its Rock Quartz Crystal. There
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 18kt/Sterling, Diamond + Onyx Day-to-Night Earrings/Locket Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
onyx pendant reveals a rosy yellow gold frame holding a Rock Quartz Crystal pane, hinging open to hold
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Six Fobs Charm Bracelet 9KT/14 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Regency with Rock Crystal plain seal, all the remaining are 14 Kt spinning fobs with blood stone and
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets

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Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

1840s, Antique Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian brooch has been
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Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

1840s, Antique Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch
1840s, Antique Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch
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H 0.26 in W 0.94 in L 1.26 in
44mm 18kt Gold Yellow 19th Century Galonne Pocket Watch, Warranty, Serviced
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
; the company adheres to GIA standards. Rock N Gold Creations has won many jewelry design competitions
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Compass, circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
Material: 15K Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Weight: 6.5 grams Diameter: 1.9 cm/0.75 inches Condition: Very
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

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Victorian Rock Crystal Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of victorian rock crystal jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 301 antique edition and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of victorian rock crystal jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of victorian rock crystal jewelry over the years, but those made by Golconda, Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Karen Sugarman Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of victorian rock crystal jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 213 rock crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an option in this array of victorian rock crystal jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 136 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Victorian Rock Crystal Jewelry?

The price for a piece of victorian rock crystal jewelry starts at $224 and tops out at $123,240 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,473.

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.