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Victorian Rose Gold Watch 14k

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
condition. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the gold setting or to the watch face
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, box chain and the lovely tassel adorned with rose flowers on top are made of 14 karat gold. The box
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Erotic Automation Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A 14ct Rose Gold Erotic Automaton Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Necklace 14k Rose Gold 17" Watch Chain for Charms Fancy Link
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian fancy link necklace crafted in 14k & 9k rose gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain
By Waltham Watch Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1897 Waltham hunting style gold pocket watch. Movement - American Waltham Watch Company
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel ...

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Gold

Victorian 12K Rose Gold Watch Fob Double Row Bracelet Link Chain - 13 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tested between 14k and 12k rose gold, giving it a lovely, warm glow that complements any look. ✨
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets

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Rose Gold

Victorian Bezel Earrings with Ruby & Diamond in 18K Rose Gold, 14K French Backs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These stunning Victorian Bezel Earrings feature rubies and diamonds, set in 18K rose gold with 14K
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2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Leontine Chain Necklace with a Rectangular Slide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian Leontine chain necklace. In 14k (slightly rose-tinted) gold. With
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Victorian Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Victorian Watch Chain. Chain Measuring 6 in. long with a Gold Knot that has a center rose
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Antique 1870s Victorian More Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Bezel Earrings with Pink Sapphires & Diamonds in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
: 0.04 cttw - Metal: 18K rose gold with 14K yellow gold French backs - Victorian vintage-inspired bezel
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2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Gold Petite Brooch with Hand Painted Enamel Touches
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Ornate metalwork in 14 karat yellow-rose gold is graced by artistic characteristics attributed to
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Kundan Polki Rose Cut Diamond Ring Gold & 925
Located in New York, NY
Metal : sterling silver and Gold Metal Purity : 14 K yellow gold weight of the ring 9.8 gram Diamond
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

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Antique Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting case has an
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Carnelian Watch Fob Set
Located in New York, NY
Striking antique watch fob set distinctly designed in a mixture of 14 karat yellow and rose gold
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

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Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
but old which is a combination I LOVE!!!! A vintage gold watch chain suspending a fringe of antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

American Watch Co. Multicolored Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Housed in a majestic case of 14K yellow, rose, white and green gold, this pocket watch crafted by
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

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

Lady's Rose Gold, Pink Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch and Chain circa 1910s
Located in Stamford, CT
Rose gold, pink enamel and diamond pendant watch with natural pearl, gold, enamel and diamond chain
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Agassiz Rose, Yellow and Green Gold Pocket Watch with Diamond and Ruby Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14k rose, yellow and green gold pocket watch, circa 1890s. Intricate detail work to the front and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Full Hunter 24 Ct Rose Gold Erotic Automatic Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever
Located in London, GB
A 14ct Rose Gold Erotic Automaton Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Watch Co. in solid yellow gold of 14 karats end embellished with engine turned guilloche, toped with
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14k Rose Gold Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Ca 1890
Located in Lexington, KY
This detailed 14k yellow gold pocket watch chain comes from the Victorian era, ca 1890. The chain
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
Tiffany & Co., the pocket watch is crafted in 14kt gold, and boasts a magnificent double-sided design
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Jade Intaglio Watch Fob Pendant in 14k Rose Gold, circa 1900
Located in Towson, MD
One early 20th-century oval jade intaglio watch fob pendant set in 14-karat solid rose gold. The
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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

16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This late 19th century fancy link watch chain has been crafted in solid 14k gold. It is a stunning
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold, Diamond, Onyx and Sapphire Lapel Watch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 14K white gold, diamond, black onyx and blue sapphire lapel watch pin, with 28 rose cut
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
spectacular and feminine diamond watch pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1894) era! Swiss in origin, this
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Diamond "DIEU VOUS GARDE" Lettered Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
piece is crafted in 18kt rose gold and sterling silver, and displays a bold yet elegant design. The
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

1900s Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Jaeger leCoultre Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
are made of 18 karat gold and the necklace part is made of 14 karat gold. The watch and the chain are
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamonds Rubies and Enamel Gold Watch Fob Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
European cut Diamonds. Hand crafted in 14K yellow Gold. Measuring 1.04"W x 2.20"H x 0.42"D. The Victorian
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20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Double Horseshoe and Nail Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
a beautiful Victorian era watch chain. Crafted in sterling topped 14kt yellow gold, the pendant
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Watch Fob by Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
piece of carved nephrite set in 14K rose gold. The silver barrel of the cannon is mounted on a naval
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Pocket Watch Hunting Case 14K Multi Color Gold Superior Waltham GIANT 1896
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1896 Waltham GIANT Pocket Watch 17 Jewel 14K Multi Color Gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pocket Watches

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Gold

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1880 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Compass Watch Fob
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible Victorian watch fob dates back to 1880 and is a stunning 14k rose gold compass! The
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Antique 1880s Victorian More Jewelry

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Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Gold Bow-shaped Watch Pin, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A English Victorian pin designed as an 18k yellow gold bow on a 14k rose gold pin. These pins were
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Locket Rose Flower Pendant 14 Karat Gold, Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
a Rose Flower on the front. The black locket dates to the Victorian era. It is Vulcanite. The
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Enamel and 14 Karat Gold Watch Key Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It has tested to be 14 karat gold Length: 1 1/2 inches Total Weight: 3.9 Grams Key. Antique. Where
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Decorative Pocket Watch Choker Chain Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Manchester, NH
This incredible solid 14k rose gold antique pocket watch chain is an exquisite piece! The
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Antique 19th Century High Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Heliotrope Figural Dog Watch Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an exceptional Victorian watch fob seal pendant depicting a greyhound dog. It is crafted in
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Victorian Necklace Vintage 14k Gold Chain Ruser Dog Pendant Heavy Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed antique Victorian necklace, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Attached
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Guard Chain in Yellow Gold with Cage Links and Rose Gold Swivel Clip
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
floating eye ring Marks: The clip is stamped "14K" for 14 karat yellow gold. The chain has been tested
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Watch Chain with LG Pearl Slide 29dwt
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian ladies 14K yellow gold pocket watch chain measuring about 60" long. It has a beautiful
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Antique Late 18th Century Chain Necklaces

American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
details and curvilinear patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats. Embellished with applications of
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Watch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peacock colors rendered in shaded enamel and adorned with twinkling rose cut diamonds decorate the
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Elgin Tricolor Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Frederick, MD
: Victorian / 1901 ·Composition: 14k Gold Marked / Tested ·Condition: Estate Excellent. Watch is in
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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

Watch Chain Charm Necklace
Located in St.amford, CT
14 karat gold and rose diamond locket, a Victorian 14 karat and citrine fob and a vintage 214 karat
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Early 20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

19th Century Russian 14ct Tri-Colour Gold Albert Chain, circa 1890
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A beautiful 19th century Russian 14ct rose, yellow and white gold pocket watch chain dating from
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

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

Diamond Love Knot Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Old elements are combined to make this bracelet. Victorian diamond love knot set with rose cut
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

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Harry Winston Diamond Cluster Platinum Chandelier Earrings
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Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold Seed Dumbbell Cufflinks Stud Dress Set
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Antique Zenith 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Savonette, Enamel Dial
By Zenith
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Natural 12 Carat Green Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat solid yellow gold men's ring mounts a 12 carat green Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and tapered baguette diamond side stones. Hand made with a polished finish and secure bezel settin...
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Early 2000s North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Cartier Pasha W30201H9 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
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Victorian Rose Gold Watch 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact victorian rose gold watch 14k you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and rose gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 822 antique edition and 64 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian rose gold watch 14k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A victorian rose gold watch 14k from Artisan NYC, Roshe Jewels and Blackbird and the Snow — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a victorian rose gold watch 14k 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. Most of our victorian rose gold watch 14k for sale are for women, but there are 314 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Rose Gold Watch 14k?

The price for a victorian rose gold watch 14k starts at $80 and tops out at $130,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,500.

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. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Victorian Rose Gold Watch 14k
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between 14k and 18k rose gold metal is that the 14k rose gold is less pure than 18k. 14k rose gold has a deeper pink color because of greater amounts of copper, whereas 18k rose gold has 75% gold and appears yellow. 14k rose gold is increasingly popular due to its brighter pink hue and resistance to scratches. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage rose gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A 14-karat gold-filled watch is a watch made primarily out of base metals and then finished with a thin layer of gold. The term 14-karat refers to a gold alloy that is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. Compared to solid gold watches, gold-filled timepieces are typically more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex has made watches of 14k gold in the past. While 18k gold is now standard for most watches and jewelry, including Rolex watches, there are popular models of Rolex watches from its past line-ups that were made of 14k gold. Find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.