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Victorian Rose Gold Snuff Bottle Horne Pendant Locket
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Rare Victorian c.1870s Rose Gold Horn shaped snuff bottle pendant. Can be used as a locket to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Victorian Onyx & Rose Cut Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An original victorian period diamond pendant on onyx and 14 karat yellow gold. Featuring a
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large natural pearl and 12 karat rose gold pendant; part of our
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant
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H 0.36 in W 2.09 in L 3.7 in
Original Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Original Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Pendant. An array of old rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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

Victorian 9 Karat Rose Gold Multi-Medallion Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
compilation piece is crafted in 9kt rose gold and adorns 5 beautiful and genuine medals hanging along the
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880-1890 pearl rose gold tassel pendant necklace. Handmade rose gold chain. The center
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Photo Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian diamond locket pendant. The front of the pendant features a rose cut
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Natural White Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the late nineteenth century from 9kt rose gold, this dramatically striking late
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Partridge Pendant in 14k Gold, Silver
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Victorian period diamond set pendant, or charm depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Red Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a gorgeous cross pendant crafted in 14K gold. It features beautiful rose cut red garnets
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian drop-shaped bow pendant designed with rose cut diamonds is truly a treasure
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Rose Gold Morganite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
14K rose gold pendant featuring 0.36 carats of round brilliant cut white diamonds and 18.65 oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, White Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paste, 9 karat rose gold and silver set pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewelry collections. This
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Rose Gold Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Rose Gold Crescent Moon Pendant. Featuring 11 cushion mixed
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 4 carats decorated
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby Rose Diamond Locket 14 Karat Gold Flower Motif Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Victorian locket pendant with beautiful Ruby and Rose Cut
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

40.00 Carat Garnet Pearl Rose Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
English Victorian garnet and seed pearl pendant necklace. 31 oval red/brown garnets, separated by
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 10k gold heart locket pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats in back
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic horseshoe pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1899) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18k Rose Gold Silver Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18k Rose Gold Silver Crescent Moon Pendant. Featuring eight cushion
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1897). Originally
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Blue Enamel Pendant, C.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stylish Victorian 18K gold antique pendant. (Please note, this
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Green Two-Tone Gold Grape Leaf Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rose gold cross-shaped form with beveled edges Featuring a raised green gold grape
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Pendant Locket Pearl Ruby Star Small Charm 14k Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant or charm (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat rose gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian Hardstone
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch, framed by Rose Cut diamonds and Pearls
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian 14k Gold Autumn Leaf Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This elegant 14k gold leaf pendant features intricate hand done stippling work and lifelike detail
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Locket Pendant 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant 14 karat rose gold locket in the shape of a heart is set with six diamonds in star
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Antique 1880s American High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond, Yellow and Rose Gold Pedant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
upon rose gold. Diameter: 24mm Weight: 6.1g
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

1870 Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Fob Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Victorian watch fob locket set in 10K rose gold that features a lovely star set
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Enamel Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Pendant - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stylish Victorian 18K gold antique pendant. (Please note, this
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique voctorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight 3.5 carats back foiled
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Details: Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Metal: 9K Rose Gold Weight: 42.0 Grams Length: 16.25” Chain Width
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold, Hallmar Collection byVictor Mayer, measurements app
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
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H 1.11 in W 0.91 in L 17.72 in
Victorian Citrine 14k Yellow and Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Citrine 14k Yellow and Rose Gold Necklace. Featuring nine oval mixed cut citrines
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Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Rose, Green Gold Pearl Grape Leaf Diamond Pendant, Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
fabulous pendant. This has a mine cut diamond approximately 10 points set between the 2 green gold leaves
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Gold Chain with Two Colour Gold Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The rose gold chain is made out of links designed as flowers. The oval pendant is decorated with a
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Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Gold Chain with Two Colour Gold Pendant
Antique Rose Gold Chain with Two Colour Gold Pendant
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W 1.15 in D 0.2 in L 17.21 in
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Onyx Lady Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features an onyx cameo depicting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Foiled Garnet Cabochon Seed Pearl 15ct Rose Gold Heart Crown Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb mid Victorian period pendant. Circa 1860. Solid 15 carat rose gold example. Designed with
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Antique 19th Century British George III Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold & Enamel Victorian Marquise Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Locket 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1870 Fabulous, Victorian gold locket. A
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

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

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

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
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H 1.25 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in London, GB
yellow gold pendant focally showcases a cut collet set round rose cut diamond at the centre acting as the
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped *The term gold front & back is often used
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Round Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket Victorian Circa 1880 9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front Stamped *The term gold
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Round Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds, Old Mine Cut Sapphire Cluster Pendant
Located in Joelton, TN
Description: Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Round Pendant, a stunning cluster design that
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire

Georgian Victorian 1830 Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold 4.58 Cts Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian-Victorian 1840 era jeweled pendant-brooch An antique early transitional convertible
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats back foiled
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond

Victorian Style Apx 5ct Rose, Rough, & Round Cut Color Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage rose cut diamond drop pendant necklace. Approximately 5 carats of rose, rough, and
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1990s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal Clover Flower Pendant Charm Gold Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL CABOCHON OPALS WITH BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW AND ORANGE FIRE SET IN 9K ROSE GOLD
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with 9k gold
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Tassel Engraved Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's Victorian gold tassel engraved pendant necklace. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Hunting Rifle Necklace Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautifully quirky hunting rifle necklace set in 18k rose gold. This necklace is subtle yet
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Rose Gold - 28mm x 23mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Rose Gold, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, measurements app. 28.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Cameo Necklace Beautiful Hardstone Cameo Filigree detailing, two colour gold. Rose
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Antique 1890s North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Diamond, Enamel and 22 Carat Gold Ball Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant is made of ornate 22ct gold and it has enamel detail. At the top of the ball
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds hanging with a swallow bird in 10k gold
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Era 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Green Enamel Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
are mounted first on silver and then backed with 18K yellow gold, which is typical to the Victorian
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Lover's Knot Pendant Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A delightful symbol of everlasting love and and union, this romantic Victorian rose-cut diamond
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Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 14k Gold Blue Glass Seed Pearls Equestrian Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 14K rose gold, light blue glass and seed pearls pendant. It depicts a bent riding crop
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Gold Blue Glass Seed Pearls Equestrian Pendant
Victorian 14k Gold Blue Glass Seed Pearls Equestrian Pendant
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W 0.65 in D 0.1 in L 1.65 in
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Victorian Rose Gold Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the victorian rose gold pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 405 antique edition and 13 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect victorian rose gold pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing victorian rose gold pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Damati, Mindi Mond and MOGULDIAM INC each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a victorian rose gold pendant featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian rose gold pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Rose Gold Pendant?

The price for a victorian rose gold pendant starts at $175 and tops out at $205,401 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,358.

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. 

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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.