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Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant

Victorian Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Victorian Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch

Victorian Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

be displayed. This exceptional Victorian rock crystal pendant suspends from an 18k 18' curb chain

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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant
Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant

Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant

Located in London, GB

pendant pendant features a large, faceted rock crystal with a subtle blue hue, encased in an intricately

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Serpent Wrapped Rock Crystal Pendant
Victorian Gold Serpent Wrapped Rock Crystal Pendant

Victorian Gold Serpent Wrapped Rock Crystal Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

An 18 Kt gold serpent set with a turquoise wraps around the top of this icy clear rock crystal

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 60 ct Rock Crystal Garnet Pendant
Antique Victorian 60 ct Rock Crystal Garnet Pendant

Antique Victorian 60 ct Rock Crystal Garnet Pendant

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.25 in W 1.75 in

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

Materials

Crystal, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace
Victorian Rock Crystal Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace

Victorian Rock Crystal Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace

Located in London, GB

colourless rock crystal sets the tone of piece acting as the backdrop for two stunning heart motifs; one is

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Opal 18 Kt Gold Fly Pendant
Victorian Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Opal 18 Kt Gold Fly Pendant

Victorian Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Opal 18 Kt Gold Fly Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian Unique Treasure A beautiful and rare Victorian period pendant 1880 ca Based on a large

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Guiliano Rock Crystal Natural Pearl Enamel Locket
Victorian Guiliano Rock Crystal Natural Pearl Enamel Locket

Victorian Guiliano Rock Crystal Natural Pearl Enamel Locket

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 1860s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket plus Chain
Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket plus Chain

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket plus Chain

Located in Napoli, IT

assay and Dutch import control mark (pendant) – assay (chain) Gems: 1 round rock crystal of 25 mm. in

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Crystal and Smokey Quartz Fly Pendant
Victorian Crystal and Smokey Quartz Fly Pendant

Victorian Crystal and Smokey Quartz Fly Pendant

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

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Faceted Pear Shape Rock Crystal Pendant
Antique 9ct Gold Faceted Pear Shape Rock Crystal Pendant

Antique 9ct Gold Faceted Pear Shape Rock Crystal Pendant

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Antique Faceted Cut Pear Shaped Rock Crystal set in 9ct Gold handcrafted mount . Circa

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Star Necklace Red Rock Crystal 15K Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Star Necklace Red Rock Crystal 15K 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 Oval Rock Crystal Egg with Tudor Rose
Victorian Oval Rock Crystal Egg with Tudor Rose

Victorian Oval Rock Crystal Egg with Tudor Rose

Located in Stamford, CT

The symbolic rock crystal egg is beautifully clear with a wheat sheaf design engraved. Symbolism

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco
Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco

Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco

Located in New York, NY

faceted rock crystal pendant. The beetle pendant dates to the Victorian to Art Deco periods. It is a

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Rock Crystal Charm of 14k Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Charm of 14k Gold

Antique Rock Crystal Charm of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

features a finely detailed floral square of 14k gold, centered by a purple, foil backed rock crystal, a gem

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog
Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog

Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a gorgeous and very rare antique Bulldog Dog Victorian Essex Crystal, also referred to

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Salt & Pepper Diamond and Rock Crystal ‘Post Festum’ Skull Necklace in Silver
Salt & Pepper Diamond and Rock Crystal ‘Post Festum’ Skull Necklace in Silver

Salt & Pepper Diamond and Rock Crystal ‘Post Festum’ Skull Necklace in Silver

Located in Helsinki, FI

showcases a platinum picture sheet delicately encased with a mesmerizing rock crystal lens. This lens adds a

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2010s Finnish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Platinum, Silver

Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold
Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold

Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Necklace with an

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

LB offers Victorian Style Czech glass Cameo Sterling Onyx pendant necklace
LB offers Victorian Style Czech glass Cameo Sterling Onyx pendant necklace

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

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Vintage 14K White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant #1811
Vintage 14K White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant #1811

Vintage 14K White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant #1811

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant- This stunning custom-made pendant was

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace
Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace

Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace

$20,796Sale Price|20% Off

L 17 in

Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian-era rivière necklace featuring a combination of amethyst, citrine, and rock crystal

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal, Ruby, Garnet and Emerald Insect Pendant
Victorian Rock Crystal, Ruby, Garnet and Emerald Insect Pendant

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

Materials

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

Victorian Rock Crystal, Diamond, Garnet and Tiger Eye Bug Pendant
Victorian Rock Crystal, Diamond, Garnet and Tiger Eye Bug Pendant

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

Materials

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

Antique Greek Key Pendant of 14k Gold
Antique Greek Key Pendant of 14k Gold

Antique Greek Key Pendant of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

pink foil-backed rock crystal, its romantic hue intensified by the closed-back setting and enhanced by

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique
Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique

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

Materials

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

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Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Amethyst Bug Gold Pendant
Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Amethyst Bug Gold Pendant

Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Amethyst Bug Gold Pendant

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This genuine Antique Victorian Rock Crystal pendant is Circa 1880. Set with a Cabochon Amethyst

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Antique 1800s Gilded Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Christmas Pendant
Antique 1800s Gilded Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Christmas Pendant

Antique 1800s Gilded Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Christmas Pendant

Located in Champions State Gate, FL

Victorian rock crystal heart pendant comes with a dainty, new, yellow gold vermeil, 925 sterling silver, 24

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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Victorian Cross Pendant Rock Crystal Amethyst Silver, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Cross Pendant Rock Crystal Amethyst Silver, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Cross Pendant Rock Crystal Amethyst Silver, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

pendant is Circa 1900. The wonderful piece is adorned with five beautiful cabochon Rock Crystal stones

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain
Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain

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H 1.93 in Dm 1.46 in L 14.97 in

Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain

Located in Napoli, IT

assay and Dutch import control mark (pendant) – assay (chain) Gems: 1 round rock crystal of 25 mm. in

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley
Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley

Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley

Unavailable

W 0.79 in D 0.43 in L 1.26 in

Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley

Located in Middleton, WI

This reverse crystal intaglio is made from a smooth cabochon of rock crystal with a lily of the

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Heart Locket Pools of Light Rock Crystal 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Victorian Heart Locket Pools of Light Rock Crystal 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Victorian Heart Locket Pools of Light Rock Crystal 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A delightful antique Victorian heart locket set with two lovely smooth Pools of light Rock Crystal

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket

Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket

Located in New York, NY

An adorable Victorian Essex crystal reverse intaglio locket. This 18k gold locket features a

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Large Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Gold Bow Top Pendant
Victorian Large Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Gold Bow Top Pendant

Victorian Large Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Gold Bow Top Pendant

Located in London, GB

A rare 18ct gold heart shaped pendant set with a rock crystal inner heart and natural split pearls

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Antique 1890s English Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Revolving Compass Fob Pendant
Victorian Gold Revolving Compass Fob Pendant

Victorian Gold Revolving Compass Fob Pendant

Located in London, GB

heavy, with a generous Gold twist support and a broad locket frame holding the Rock Crystal enclosed

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Antique 1880s British Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant, Split Pearl Horseshoe, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant, Split Pearl Horseshoe, 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant, Split Pearl Horseshoe, 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A stunning rare Victorian rock crystal pendant. A beautiful high polished smooth rock crystal

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Diamond and Rock Crystal Drop Pendant
Victorian Emerald Diamond and Rock Crystal Drop Pendant

Victorian Emerald Diamond and Rock Crystal Drop Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exquisite drop pendant showcasing a harmonious blend of rock crystal, emeralds and

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob
Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob

Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob

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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in

Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870s, 18k. This Victorian rock crystal fob makes a uniquely charming vintage-chic accessory

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Spinner Fob Gold Pendant
Rock Crystal Spinner Fob Gold Pendant

Rock Crystal Spinner Fob Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1900, 14k. This Victorian rock crystal fob makes a uniquely charming pendant. As a fabulous

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Mother-Of-Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Necklace
Victorian Mother-Of-Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Necklace

Victorian Mother-Of-Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a box chain suspending a bezel set reverse carved rock crystal quartz cabochon. Oval

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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Letter A Rock Crystal Heart Shape Locket Pendant
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Letter A Rock Crystal Heart Shape Locket Pendant

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Letter A Rock Crystal Heart Shape Locket Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

. The piece is made of a rock crystal. Letter A is carved in the centre. The surface has scratches

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket, Late 1800s
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket, Late 1800s

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket, Late 1800s

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket Late 1800s Additional

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Victorian Banded Agate, Pearl and Crystal “Looking Glass” Pendant
Victorian Banded Agate, Pearl and Crystal “Looking Glass” Pendant

Victorian Banded Agate, Pearl and Crystal “Looking Glass” Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Whimsical and chic, the pendant is centered upon a large cabochon of rock crystal and framed by a

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Antique Gold and Silver Heart Pendant with Rock Crystal and diamondsDiamond
An Antique Gold and Silver Heart Pendant with Rock Crystal and diamondsDiamond

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

Materials

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

15 kt Regency Swivel Fob of Rock Crystal and Gold
15 kt Regency Swivel Fob of Rock Crystal and Gold

15 kt Regency Swivel Fob of Rock Crystal and Gold

Located in Stamford, CT

Puffy repousse engraving, on 15 kt gold, secures a substantial nugget of rock crystal that spins

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Antique 1840s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Important Antique Mourning Locket, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Lord Byron
Important Antique Mourning Locket, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Lord Byron

Important Antique Mourning Locket, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Lord Byron

Located in NEWARK, GB

A stunning, rare and important antique, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Ball Pendant

Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Ball Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An antique 15k gold and rock crystal ball pendant. Original box; Henry Tessier, Court Jeweller

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob zGold Pendant
Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob zGold Pendant

Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob zGold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870s, 14k. This Victorian rock crystal fob makes a unique and charming pendant. Featuring

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Antique 1870s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Black Opal Insect Pendant
Victorian Rock Crystal Black Opal Insect Pendant

Victorian Rock Crystal Black Opal Insect Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A simply outstanding opal insect pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This impressive piece

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Opal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Royal Princess Louise Wedding Pendant
Victorian Royal Princess Louise Wedding Pendant

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

Materials

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

Victorian Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Cross 9k Yellow Gold
Victorian Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Cross 9k Yellow Gold

Victorian Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Cross 9k Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A stunning rare Victorian, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high polished

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Silver Paste Victorian Pendant Necklace
Rock Crystal Silver Paste Victorian Pendant Necklace

Rock Crystal Silver Paste Victorian Pendant Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

. Thus is the case with this mesmerizing Victorian faceted rock crystal and silver paste pendant necklace

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant with Natural Pearl
Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant with Natural Pearl

Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant with Natural Pearl

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant with Natural Pearls. Grand in size and thrilling to

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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal and Gold Pendant Locket with Ruby Accents
Victorian Rock Crystal and Gold Pendant Locket with Ruby Accents

Victorian Rock Crystal and Gold Pendant Locket with Ruby Accents

Located in New York, NY

An antique carved rock crystal locket pendant with ruby details, in 18k gold. (Chain sold

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Antique 1870s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Victorian Pools Of Light Gold Locket
Victorian Pools Of Light Gold Locket

Victorian Pools Of Light Gold Locket

Located in South Pasadena, CA

called Pools of Light because of the reflection of light through the clear rock crystal (clear quartz

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Wrapped Rock Crystal Ball Pendant
Wrapped Rock Crystal Ball Pendant

Wrapped Rock Crystal Ball Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

Rock crystal ball pendant wrapped in gold floral appliqué. The crystal is unblemished. The pendant

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 9k Gold

Antique Rock Crystal Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Rock Crystal Gold Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold and cushion-cut rock crystal cross pendant, in 18k.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Beads and Fringe Necklace and a Rock Crystal Pendant, circa 1880
Victorian Gold Beads and Fringe Necklace and a Rock Crystal Pendant, circa 1880

Victorian Gold Beads and Fringe Necklace and a Rock Crystal Pendant, circa 1880

Located in Firenze, IT

, the pendant centered by a rock crystal reverse intaglio depicting a six pointed star surrounded by

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise Lapis Rock Crystal Gold Pendant
Antique Turquoise Lapis Rock Crystal Gold Pendant

Antique Turquoise Lapis Rock Crystal Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k. This antique pendant is authentic Bohemian at its vintage, Victorian best. It

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Antique 1890s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Pearls White Topaz Antique Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant
Rock Crystal Pearls White Topaz Antique Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant

Rock Crystal Pearls White Topaz Antique Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

rock crystal faceted ovals in oxidized silver lends itself as the shimmering basis of this triple

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Silver 18 Karat Gold Strand Pendant Necklace
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Silver 18 Karat Gold Strand Pendant Necklace

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Silver 18 Karat Gold Strand Pendant Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

additional stations of tumbled sapphire beads flanked by faceted rock crystal rondelles Centering a circular

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Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Antique Rock Crystal monogram pendant, sterling silver, Victorian
Antique Rock Crystal monogram pendant, sterling silver, Victorian

Antique Rock Crystal monogram pendant, sterling silver, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

You can't help but be enchanted by this magical antique Rock crystal monogram pendant. One of the

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rock Crystal Victorian Swivel Fob
Rock Crystal Victorian Swivel Fob

Rock Crystal Victorian Swivel Fob

Located in New York, NY

Rock Crystal Victorian swivel fob set in 10K gold. Lovely, simple lines form the wire work surround

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Etruscan Style Necklace 15K Gold Rock Crystal Pendant c.1870
Antique Victorian Etruscan Style Necklace 15K Gold Rock Crystal Pendant c.1870

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

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Fob as a Pendant
Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Fob as a Pendant

Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Fob as a Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870s, Sterling, Germany. This Victorian rock crystal fob becomes a one-of-a-kind accessory

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Antique 1870s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Victorian Pug Dog Pendant Enamel Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Victorian Pug Dog Pendant Enamel Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold Necklace

Victorian Pug Dog Pendant Enamel Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian Essex Crystal, also referred to as a reverse

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Boston Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold French Bulldog
Victorian Boston Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold French Bulldog

Victorian Boston Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold French Bulldog

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian Essex Crystal, also referred to as a reverse crystal

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved Rock Quartz Crystal & Sapphire Spider Pendant
Victorian Carved Rock Quartz Crystal & Sapphire Spider Pendant

Victorian Carved Rock Quartz Crystal & Sapphire Spider Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An incredible rock quartz crystal pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This wonderful piece is

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian Pure Rock Crystal Turquoise Locket Pendant
Victorian Pure Rock Crystal Turquoise Locket Pendant

Victorian Pure Rock Crystal Turquoise Locket Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

A locket of pure, unblemished, rock crystal surrounded with natural persian turquoise shows off

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian Pure Rock Crystal Natural Pearl Turquoise Double Heart Pendant
Victorian Pure Rock Crystal Natural Pearl Turquoise Double Heart Pendant

Victorian Pure Rock Crystal Natural Pearl Turquoise Double Heart Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

rock crystal hearts I have found. We photograph it on a ribbon. A lovely Victorian gold chain will be

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Rock Quartz Crystal "Snake" Intaglio Fob Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Gold Rock Quartz Crystal "Snake" Intaglio Fob Pendant

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Rock Quartz Crystal "Snake" Intaglio Fob Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

oval shaped rock crystal platform at the base of a fantastic slithering handle. The clear stone is

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 15 Karat Gold and Ruby Snake Mourning Pendant
Antique 15 Karat Gold and Ruby Snake Mourning Pendant

Antique 15 Karat Gold and Ruby Snake Mourning Pendant

Located in McLeansville, NC

snake motif coil surrounding a double sided crystal pendant that has reverse carved and painted

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Antique 1820s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, 15k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Theme Pendant

Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Theme Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Adorable reverse carved crystal pendant rendered in yellow gold depicting a small dog wearing a

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian rock crystal pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, silver and sterling silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian rock crystal pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic victorian rock crystal pendant over the years, but those made by Golconda, Estate Jewelry and Karen Sugarman Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any victorian rock crystal pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a rock crystal version from the 19 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old mine cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian rock crystal pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Victorian Rock Crystal Pendant?

On average, a victorian rock crystal pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,848, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $14,007 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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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.

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Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

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