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Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace. Composed of small round hand knotted beads
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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Mid-19th Century Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Any fan of cut steel would be unbelievably happy with this piece, it is in lovely condition and the
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Antique Early 19th Century Cut-Steel Necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
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Originated in the 1700s. Popular from the Georgian through the Victorian eras. To make cut steel, melted
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces
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Steel
Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
exceptional Berlin iron and cut steel necklace and earring set from the Georgian (ca1804) era! Crafted in fine
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Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Link Necklaces
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Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
Victorian 19th Century Gunmetal Long Muff Chai
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 19th Century Gunmetal Long Muff Chain c.1870 / 46 grams
L: 156.2 cm / 61.5 in.
46 grams
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Steel
19th Century English Cutsteel Necklace
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Victorian jewel from the 1800s, Cutsteel necklace, English manufacture
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Cut Steel
Exceptional Victorian Crystal Long Chain with Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful crystal long chain from the Victorian era with a charming circular gunmetal mesh purse
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Steel
Antique 9k gold Dog watch key fob, Citrine, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
steel inside, early Victorian era c1840s
Approx measurements'
0.5" length
0.5" width
Weighs approx
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
them all on a chain to create an absolutely one-of-a-kind necklace.
Of course, the rings slide on and
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Glowing Deep Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Drop Yellow Gold Necklace, Lola Brooks
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a kind necklace hand-fabricated by acclaimed jewelry maker Lola Brooks in the artist's
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2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
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Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Platinum Rutilated Quartz Yellow Gold Pendant Drop Necklace, Lola Brooks 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a kind necklace hand-fabricated by master jewelry maker Lola Brooks in the artist's
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2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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1.86ct Diamond Faceted Shard Yellow Gold Pendant Drop Necklace, Lola Brooks
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Diamond Shard Drop Necklace hand-fabricated by renowned jewelry maker Lola Brooks
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.75 in W 0.39 in D 0.08 in L 19.5 in
52.38ct Boulder Opal 22k Gold Handmade Chain Pendant Necklace, Lola Brooks, 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Necklace by jewelry maker Lola Brooks hand-fabricated in matte-finished 22k yellow
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
W 0.83 in D 0.35 in L 26.86 in
Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche.
Gorgeous long necklace with an open face
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 1.65 in W 1.18 in D 0.35 in L 26 in
Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
set bridge plate movement.
Dial: Rectangular, silvered with blued Roman numbers and blued steel
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
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Antique Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
candlelight, it looked like rose diamonds. This lovely, Victorian necklace would have sparkled at many elegant
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
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Base Metal
Marie Louise Bion (1858-1939) – Portrait of a Young Woman – 19thC Oil Painting
Located in Meinisberg, CH
, her expression, that shiny gold necklace she’s wearing, the finely patterned textiles and more.
The
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1880s Realist Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Chipping Campden, GB
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Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Neackles
Located in Cairo, EG
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Located in London, GB
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Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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Archaeological Revival Coral and Gold Suite
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Victorian Double-Sided Shakudo Locket With Dragons
Located in New York, NY
flanked by opposing dragons on the surround, with two interior picture compartments, in 15k and steel.
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Victorian Steel Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the victorian steel necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, steel and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian steel necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A victorian steel necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also portrait cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a victorian steel necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Victorian Steel Necklace?
The price for a victorian steel necklace starts at $775 and tops out at $22,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,430.
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.
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