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Victorian Seal

Massive Victorian Seal Ring
Massive Victorian Seal Ring

Massive Victorian Seal Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 18k. This gorgeous 18k yellow gold seal ring was made to a massive scale. The bold

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Antique 1890s Signet Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob

Located in Brighton, GB

gold Victorian seal fob boasts a tall gold structure with a captivating carnelian seal base featuring a

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Desk Seal
Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Desk Seal

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Desk Seal

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This monumental desk seal dates to the Victorian era and has been carved from a large piece of

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate

Tablet Shape Hand Carved Lime Banded Agate Ancient Galley Sailing
Tablet Shape Hand Carved Lime Banded Agate Ancient Galley Sailing

Tablet Shape Hand Carved Lime Banded Agate Ancient Galley Sailing

By Castellani Jewellers

Located in New York, NY

Banded Lime Green Agate Intaglio. The banded lime green agate was originally set into Victorian seal fob

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Agate

Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This oversized desk seal dates to the Victorian period and is wonderful in that the matrix on it

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Carnelian

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Heart Seal Fob Pendant
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Heart Seal Fob Pendant

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Heart Seal Fob Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

. The heart-shaped seal fob is a true testament to the intricate craftsmanship of the Victorian era

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Fob Seal Pendant with Griffins
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Fob Seal Pendant with Griffins

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Fob Seal Pendant with Griffins

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A really intricate and beautifully crafted fob seal pendant from the Victorian period. The piece is

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant
Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant

Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm

Located in Montclair, NJ

Condition: Antique Victorian. Shows some light surface wear consistent with age. Original finish &

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th C. Victorian Gold-Plated & Intaglio Carved Crystal Watch Fob Seal
Antique 19th C. Victorian Gold-Plated & Intaglio Carved Crystal Watch Fob Seal

Antique 19th C. Victorian Gold-Plated & Intaglio Carved Crystal Watch Fob Seal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique early Victorian (or possibly late Georgian) watch fob seal. In a gold plated (or

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Large Antique Victorian Carnelian 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Fob Seal
Large Antique Victorian Carnelian 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Fob Seal

Large Antique Victorian Carnelian 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Fob Seal

Located in London, GB

An antique large 9K (9 karat) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a fob seal set with an oval

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique early Victorian 9ct gold seal fob pendant, showcasing intricate craftsmanship. This

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold

Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian
Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian

Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED CITRINE FOB PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A BIRD

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Filled Banded Agate Cabochon Seal / Fob of a Spaniel Dog
Antique Victorian Gold Filled Banded Agate Cabochon Seal / Fob of a Spaniel Dog

Antique Victorian Gold Filled Banded Agate Cabochon Seal / Fob of a Spaniel Dog

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique gold plated (or gold-filled) chatelaine seal or watch fob. In the form of a seated

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold-filled

Antique Victorian Ornate Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Jewelry
Antique Victorian Ornate Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Jewelry

Antique Victorian Ornate Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Lovely antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Charm Pendant Seal Bird of Pray Claw Holding a Fluorite Ball
Antique Victorian Charm Pendant Seal Bird of Pray Claw Holding a Fluorite Ball

Antique Victorian Charm Pendant Seal Bird of Pray Claw Holding a Fluorite Ball

Located in Munich, Bavaria

claw sits on a pedestal that is standing on a square metal base. The base could be used as a seal and

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Vintage 1980s European Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fluorite, Base Metal, Other

Picture Agate Large Fob Seal Pendant Charm Victorian Gold 1 1/4 Inches
Picture Agate Large Fob Seal Pendant Charm Victorian Gold 1 1/4 Inches

Picture Agate Large Fob Seal Pendant Charm Victorian Gold 1 1/4 Inches

Located in New York, NY

VICTORIAN PERIOD. How wonderful to find this charming fob with a gorgeous large picture agate gem. The gem

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Oval Agate Watch Fob Seal Charm
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Oval Agate Watch Fob Seal Charm

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Oval Agate Watch Fob Seal Charm

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Agate - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Grey Blue Color - 10.8x7.8mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.12 Grams Overall Height: 33mm (1.29") (includ...

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Solid Rosy Gold Oval Carved Carnelian Large Seal FOB Pendant
Antique Victorian Solid Rosy Gold Oval Carved Carnelian Large Seal FOB Pendant

Antique Victorian Solid Rosy Gold Oval Carved Carnelian Large Seal FOB Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Antique Victorian. Shows some light surface wear consistent with age. Original finish & patina

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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Medusa's Head Seal Fob / Pendant
Antique French Medusa's Head Seal Fob / Pendant

Antique French Medusa's Head Seal Fob / Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This rotating two-sided seal fob with 18k gold mounts is also a charming

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seal Charm Bracelet Circa 1890s-1990s
Seal Charm Bracelet Circa 1890s-1990s

Seal Charm Bracelet Circa 1890s-1990s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

A charming bracelet from the late 20th century featuring gold seals from the Victorian era. This

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Antique Late 19th Century Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Onyx, Quartz, Turquoise

Antique 9k gold Croquet seal fob pendant, Carnelian
Antique 9k gold Croquet seal fob pendant, Carnelian

Antique 9k gold Croquet seal fob pendant, Carnelian

Located in NEWARK, GB

This antique 9ct gold seal fob is designed a little differently and is really very charming! It is

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique Heliotrope Seal Fob Pendant with 18K Gold Lion
Antique Heliotrope Seal Fob Pendant with 18K Gold Lion

Antique Heliotrope Seal Fob Pendant with 18K Gold Lion

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This antique heliotrope seal fob pendant is absolutely exquisite. An intricately crafted piece

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850
Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850

Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850

Located in London, GB

An antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Silver

Late 19th Century Gold Agate Seal Signet Ring
Late 19th Century Gold Agate Seal Signet Ring

Late 19th Century Gold Agate Seal Signet Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 19th century. Provenance: Austrian. Size: 8. Lenght: 2.3 cm. Weight: 17 gr. A yellow gold signet ring presenting an oval bicoloured agate (grey and bourdeaux) with a co...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Shield design, set with oval carnelian, carved in detail with two coats of arms below a coronet, 5.7cm, 18.2g.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold

Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal
Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal

Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal

$1,028Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.5 in W 1.2 in D 0.58 in L 32 in

Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

Luna Necklace. During the Victorian Era, young American adults often spent a year abroad studying

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...

A Large Silver Gold And Hardstone Fob Seal English Circa 1870
A Large Silver Gold And Hardstone Fob Seal English Circa 1870

A Large Silver Gold And Hardstone Fob Seal English Circa 1870

Located in Firenze, IT

The urn-shaped handle and cast and chased with two sporting dogs , the carnelian matrix without engraved. English, circa 1870 Height 3cm Weight: 14.40gr.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Carnelian, Silver, Gold

Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s
Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s

Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

A superb Victorian memorial brooch featuring a sealed locket of mother-of-pearl dressed with hand

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Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Ring with 18th-Century Intaglio
Victorian Gold Ring with 18th-Century Intaglio

Victorian Gold Ring with 18th-Century Intaglio

Located in Braintree, GB

collectors piece for those interested in antique intaglio rings, Georgian seal carvings, and Victorian gold

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

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Early Victorian Carved Wax Seal Fob
Early Victorian Carved Wax Seal Fob

Early Victorian Carved Wax Seal Fob

Located in New York, NY

A superb, extra-large silver and carved watch chain wax seal fob. The carved intaglio depicts a

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Antique 1830s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Victorian Gold Engraved Seal Opening Locket Cufflinks
Victorian Gold Engraved Seal Opening Locket Cufflinks

Victorian Gold Engraved Seal Opening Locket Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

An extremely unusual pair of beautifully made locket cufflinks. Each face opens out, making four lockets in total. They are in 18 carat yellow gold and a good weight.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Fob Seal
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Fob Seal

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Fob Seal

Located in London, GB

romantically engraved with wild violets and the initials VLM and the word FIDELITAS (Fedelity) This Seal comes

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver

Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver

By Mary Gallagher

Located in Foxborough, MA

with initials, a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal hold this little momento and

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2010s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Gold Mini Chalcedony Fob Seal with Carved Forget Me Not, circa 1880
Victorian Gold Mini Chalcedony Fob Seal with Carved Forget Me Not, circa 1880

Victorian Gold Mini Chalcedony Fob Seal with Carved Forget Me Not, circa 1880

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A delightfully dainty and rare Victorian 9ct gold fob seal that has a masterfully carved forget me

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Seal
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Seal

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Seal

Located in London, GB

Seal looks best when worn on a 22 inch chain or cord. Dimensions: Seal head 3/4 x 10/18 ins 1 1/4

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Antique 1850s British Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Seal
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Seal

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Seal

Located in London, GB

good condition and this type of Seal looks best when worn on a 22 inch chain or cord. Dimensions: Seal

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Antique 1860s British Baroque Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Seal Fob Charm Bracelet
Seal Fob Charm Bracelet

Seal Fob Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Eight Seal Fob Charms (Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Rock Crystal) Attached to 15ct Gold Link

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Amethyst, 15k Gold

Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver

Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver

By Mary Gallagher

Located in Foxborough, MA

front engraving "Leavey" and back reading "PLM", a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal

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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver

Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver

By Mary Gallagher

Located in Foxborough, MA

front engraving "THW" and back reading "HWS", a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal

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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and White Agate Intaglio Swivel Fob Seal
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and White Agate Intaglio Swivel Fob Seal

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and White Agate Intaglio Swivel Fob Seal

Located in London, GB

Unicorns Head emerging. The Gold work and Intaglio are in good condition and this type of swivel Seal looks

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Antique 1870s British Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "ELLA"
Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "ELLA"

Vintage Victorian Love Token Wax Seal Coin Pendant in Sterling Silver "ELLA"

By Mary Gallagher

Located in Foxborough, MA

gothic style Ella, a hand carved sterling setting representing a wax seal hold this little momento and

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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 14 Carat Sardonyx Wax Seal
Antique 14 Carat Sardonyx Wax Seal

Antique 14 Carat Sardonyx Wax Seal

Unavailable

W 0.52 in L 0.67 in

Antique 14 Carat Sardonyx Wax Seal

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

17mm X 13mm in size with a Sardonyx seal. The overall weight is 10.74 grams.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899
9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899

9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in

9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899

Located in London, GB

9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899 This carnelian seal and working compass swivels

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring
Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

carries an original antique stone seal. The intaglio is ancient Roman set in a later ring and is

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Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K gold turquoise carnelian seal fob pendant “as free as a leaf”
Antique 18K gold turquoise carnelian seal fob pendant “as free as a leaf”

Antique 18K gold turquoise carnelian seal fob pendant “as free as a leaf”

Located in Versailles, FR

Step back in time to the romantism of the Victorian era with this exquisite French antique 18K gold

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring
Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

carries an original antique stone seal. The intaglio is ancient Roman set in a later ring and is

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Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian seal fob pendant, 9 karat yellow gold, G S initials
Antique Victorian seal fob pendant, 9 karat yellow gold, G S initials

Antique Victorian seal fob pendant, 9 karat yellow gold, G S initials

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, late Georgian era 9kt gold and carved glass seal fob. It is a very decorative

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Unique Belle Epoque Crystal Russian Imperial Eagle Gold Seal
Unique Belle Epoque Crystal Russian Imperial Eagle Gold Seal

Unique Belle Epoque Crystal Russian Imperial Eagle Gold Seal

Located in New York, NY

This unique Victorian seal, which was created circa 1890, was hand crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold

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Antique 1890s Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carnelian High Carat Gold Seal
Victorian Carnelian High Carat Gold Seal

Victorian Carnelian High Carat Gold Seal

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Beautiful example of a victorian family crest seal, the crest is intricately engraved into a rich

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Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold, Victorian Bloodstone & Carnelian Griffin Intaglio Hallmarked 1887
18ct Gold, Victorian Bloodstone & Carnelian Griffin Intaglio Hallmarked 1887

18ct Gold, Victorian Bloodstone & Carnelian Griffin Intaglio Hallmarked 1887

Located in Brighton, GB

This exquisite Victorian seal fob is crafted from 18ct yellow gold and features a captivating, two

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monumental Victorian Rock Crystal Desk Seal
Monumental Victorian Rock Crystal Desk Seal

Monumental Victorian Rock Crystal Desk Seal

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This remarkably large desk seal dates to the Victorian period and has been crafted from a single

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Mid Victorian Lyre Seal Fob
Mid Victorian Lyre Seal Fob

Mid Victorian Lyre Seal Fob

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H 1.13 in W 0.63 in

Mid Victorian Lyre Seal Fob

By Glorious Antique Jewelry

Located in Stamford, CT

A 15 kt gold seal inscribed with the words "Good Night Alls Well" on its tassie type seal

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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Jewelry

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Cased Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Cased Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Cased Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, early Victorian gold cased Carnelian seal fob. It is a very decorative seal

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Bronze

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Bloodstone Snake Seal Fob
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Bloodstone Snake Seal Fob

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Bloodstone Snake Seal Fob

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Seal Fob 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880s This antique seal fob is a true masterpiece

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Naval Interest Victorian Gold and Bloodstone Fob Seal
Naval Interest Victorian Gold and Bloodstone Fob Seal

Naval Interest Victorian Gold and Bloodstone Fob Seal

Located in Firenze, IT

with the crest of Sir Alexander Milne (1806-1896), circa 1870, the seal with chased scrolling

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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Gold

Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Crested Seal Ring
Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Crested Seal Ring

Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Crested Seal Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Glossy Victorian carnelian crested seal ring set in a wonderfully simple 9ct gold shank. the

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Antique 1830s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver and Carnelian Lion-Form Fob/Seal
Victorian Sterling Silver and Carnelian Lion-Form Fob/Seal

Victorian Sterling Silver and Carnelian Lion-Form Fob/Seal

Located in New York, NY

Victorian sterling silver and carnelian figural fob/seal in the form of a lion, Scotland, Ca. 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Era Blue Agate Intaglio Seals
Antique Victorian Era Blue Agate Intaglio Seals

Antique Victorian Era Blue Agate Intaglio Seals

Located in New York, NY

depict cupids with torches. Victorian Collectibles, Mineral Stone Carvings, Stamps And Seals. Dimensions

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Antique 19th Century European Loose Gemstones

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Seal Fob Pendant, Thistle
Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Seal Fob Pendant, Thistle

Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Seal Fob Pendant, Thistle

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful and unusual antique, Victorian era Scottish agate seal fob pendant. The pendant is

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Intaglio Pendant Carnelian Three Feathers 14k Gold Seal
Antique Victorian Intaglio Pendant Carnelian Three Feathers 14k Gold Seal

Antique Victorian Intaglio Pendant Carnelian Three Feathers 14k Gold Seal

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9kt Gold Watch Key Seal Fob Pendant, Masonic, Bloodstone
Antique Victorian 9kt Gold Watch Key Seal Fob Pendant, Masonic, Bloodstone

Antique Victorian 9kt Gold Watch Key Seal Fob Pendant, Masonic, Bloodstone

Located in NEWARK, GB

This antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold watch key seal fob pendant is just incredible. So much

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

15ct Gold Cased, Victorian Engraved Chalcedony Seal Fob Pendant, Circa 1880
15ct Gold Cased, Victorian Engraved Chalcedony Seal Fob Pendant, Circa 1880

15ct Gold Cased, Victorian Engraved Chalcedony Seal Fob Pendant, Circa 1880

Located in Brighton, GB

crafted Victorian-era fob featuring a translucent engraved chalcedony panel, likely intended as a seal

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Oval Carved Carnelian MAG Seal Signet Ring
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Oval Carved Carnelian MAG Seal Signet Ring

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Oval Carved Carnelian MAG Seal Signet Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Rich Brown Color - 22.9x18.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Rose Gold Weight: 11.22 Grams Ring Size: 10.5 (We...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Carnelian Scarab Seal Ring 18 Karat, circa 1880s
Victorian Carnelian Scarab Seal Ring 18 Karat, circa 1880s

Victorian Carnelian Scarab Seal Ring 18 Karat, circa 1880s

Located in Litchfield, CT

intaglio seal held in an elegantly classic mounting by two leonine heads. This captivating ring is a

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Antique 1880s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seal Locket
Antique Seal Locket

Antique Seal Locket

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W 1 in Dm 1 in L 1.63 in

Antique Seal Locket

Located in Litchfield, CT

seal on the front and a chic Georgian gold Guinea, a gold coin of the English realm dated 1788, on the

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Fine Jewelry
Antique Victorian Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Fine Jewelry

Antique Victorian Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Lovely antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse
Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse

Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Fob Seal Charm 14 Karat Gold Inscribed Music Notes Jewelry
Antique Victorian Fob Seal Charm 14 Karat Gold Inscribed Music Notes Jewelry

Antique Victorian Fob Seal Charm 14 Karat Gold Inscribed Music Notes Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Antique Victorian era fob (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. A green

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique  Early Victorian Agate and 18kt Gold Ornate Seal Fob
Antique  Early Victorian Agate and 18kt Gold Ornate Seal Fob

Antique Early Victorian Agate and 18kt Gold Ornate Seal Fob

Located in Stamford, CT

Fantastic detail on an ornate early Victorian, large seal fob with its original ring. On the gold

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18k Gold

Antique Gold Fob Seal
Antique Gold Fob Seal

Antique Gold Fob Seal

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Antique Gold Fob Seal

Located in Baltimore, MD

Impressively large fob seal of a lions head and claws encircled by snakes. The seal is quartz

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Jewelry

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Quartz, 9k Gold

Antique Gold Victorian Watch Key and Fob Seal in the Form of a Trumpet
Antique Gold Victorian Watch Key and Fob Seal in the Form of a Trumpet

Antique Gold Victorian Watch Key and Fob Seal in the Form of a Trumpet

Located in Baltimore, MD

Unusual Antique 18K gold Victorian Combination Watch Key & Fob Seal in the form of a trumpet, c1880

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold

Antique Russian Fob Seal Pendant
Antique Russian Fob Seal Pendant

Antique Russian Fob Seal Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Unusual Victorian Era Gold, Topaz and Coral Fob Seal Pendant. Russian, circa 1880 The 14K

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Antique Citrine Yellow Gold  Seal/Pendant
Antique Citrine Yellow Gold  Seal/Pendant

Antique Citrine Yellow Gold Seal/Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Victorian & Citrine Seal/Pendant - Approximately 75.00 carat fine Citrine

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique Hunting Gold Seal Fob Pendant
Antique Hunting Gold Seal Fob Pendant

Antique Hunting Gold Seal Fob Pendant

Located in London, GB

A 19th Century hunting fob seal, the carved foliate mount depicting two hound dogs stalking

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Antique 1890s British Victorian More Jewelry

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Gold

Antique Grape Motif Gold Fob Seal
Antique Grape Motif Gold Fob Seal

Antique Grape Motif Gold Fob Seal

Located in Baltimore, MD

Bold Victorian 9K gold plated fob decorated with grapes and grape leaves. Wonderful to wear on a

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Citrine, Gold Plate

An amethyst English Bishop seal ring
An amethyst English Bishop seal ring

An amethyst English Bishop seal ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The large marquise-cut amethyst with intaglio carved the seal of the english bishop ,collet set

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal
Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal

Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th Century Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade, Carnelian and Diamond Desk Wax Seal circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Desk Accessories

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Jade

Antique Gold Seal Fob England, C.1875
Antique Gold Seal Fob England, C.1875

Antique Gold Seal Fob England, C.1875

Located in Toronto, ON

Fine quality antique English, 15K (acid tested) fob seal C.1875. The seal with a coiled gold frame

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 15k Gold

19th Century Gold Amethyst Seal Signet Ring
19th Century Gold Amethyst Seal Signet Ring

19th Century Gold Amethyst Seal Signet Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The octagonal amethyst seal, carved to depict a double-headed eagle over a pyramid, beneath a Count

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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Signet Rings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Pendant-Necklace And Seal Late 19th Century
Gold Pendant-Necklace And Seal Late 19th Century

Gold Pendant-Necklace And Seal Late 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

gold chain, with the secret compartment. Chain length 138 cm, seal measuring 4.5 x 3.5 cm, combined

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Carnelian, Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold-Plated Intaglio Seal Pendant Charm
Antique 14 Karat Gold-Plated Intaglio Seal Pendant Charm

Antique 14 Karat Gold-Plated Intaglio Seal Pendant Charm

Located in Great Neck, NY

Own a piece of history with this amazing intaglio seal! It can be used to stamp with ink. Wear it

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Gold and Blood Stone Figural Signet Seal Fob
Antique Gold and Blood Stone Figural Signet Seal Fob

Antique Gold and Blood Stone Figural Signet Seal Fob

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 Solid Gold Figural Hunting theme Seal Fob, measuring 1 inch X 3/4 inch x 1 inch height

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

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Gold

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Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century American Signet Rings

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14k Gold, 22k Gold

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Antique Seal Sunflower Sunburst Motto Agate Bloodstone Gold Pendant Italy

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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Antique 1810s Italian Empire Desk Accessories

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Agate, Gold

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Roberto Cavalli Burgundy Satin Slip Dress With Gold Metallic Print

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

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Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold

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Located in OVIEDO, AS

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

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By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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Vintage Style Natural Green Emerald Signet Unisex Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

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By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Signet Rings

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Austin, TX

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Located in Santa Barbara, CA

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Vintage 1930s Retro Cocktail Rings

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Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Jersey City, NJ

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Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Flower Oval Locket
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Flower Oval Locket

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Located in Brighton, GB

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

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Victorian Seal For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian seal you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 9k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 102 vintage or 11 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect victorian seal 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic victorian seal over the years, but those made by Mary Gallagher, Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Glorious Antique Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A victorian seal can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Carnelian rings, from our inventory of 26, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian seal, 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 Seal?

On average, a victorian seal at 1stDibs sells for $1,063, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $17,000 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.

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.