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French Antique Tassel-Form Earrings
French Antique Tassel-Form Earrings

French Antique Tassel-Form Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 18k with later 14k ear wires, France. These fabulous French tassel-motif earrings

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Gold Tassel Earrings
Vintage French Gold Tassel Earrings

Vintage French Gold Tassel Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 18k, France. These fabulous French tassel earrings from the Victorian era feature

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Pendant Earrings with Tassels

Antique Gold Pendant Earrings with Tassels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique gold earrings comprised of oblong bead pendants terminating in tassels with

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Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Geneva Lady's Yellow Gold Tassel Hidden Wristwatch
Geneva Lady's Yellow Gold Tassel Hidden Wristwatch

Geneva Lady's Yellow Gold Tassel Hidden Wristwatch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian Style 14Kt Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet with Tassel Detail Features a Hidden Geneva Watch

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Gold Tassel Earrings
Antique Gold Tassel Earrings

Antique Gold Tassel Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k. These fabulous earrings feature tassels from the Victorian era. Rife with flirty

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Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique English Braid and Tassel Decorated Box
Antique English Braid and Tassel Decorated Box

Antique English Braid and Tassel Decorated Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

composition of braids, tassels and bulbs all in remarkable condition and set on brass ball feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Albertina Chain with Tassel
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Albertina Chain with Tassel

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Albertina Chain with Tassel

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Albertina Chain with Tassel dog clip charming and classic chain

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Tassel Link Bracelet
Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Tassel Link Bracelet

Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Tassel Link Bracelet

Located in Firenze, IT

diamond, a tassel attached to another similar designed shield accented by a pearl, to an herringbone mesh

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1950s Vintage Diamond Tassel 14 Karat Gold Earrings
1950s Vintage Diamond Tassel 14 Karat Gold Earrings

1950s Vintage Diamond Tassel 14 Karat Gold Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

These vintage tassel earrings are circa 1950's. The earrings feature 2 old european cut diamonds

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Victorian Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Victorian Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 18k. These incredibly chic Victorian earrings feature detailed tassels draped from a

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Antique 1890s Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Glazed Mahogany Jewelry Box
Victorian Glazed Mahogany Jewelry Box

Victorian Glazed Mahogany Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, GB

and tasselled key. Victorian an era of British History corresponding approximately with the reign of

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

1860 Victorian Enameled Hand Articulated Earrings
1860 Victorian Enameled Hand Articulated Earrings

1860 Victorian Enameled Hand Articulated Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

These are a fantastic pair of 1860s Victorian era earrings. The fringe tassel is completely intact

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Antique 1860s Early Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique English Victorian Oak Decanter Box
Antique English Victorian Oak Decanter Box

Antique English Victorian Oak Decanter Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Decanter Box comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key. Victorian, an era of British History

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Fringed Earrings with Garnet and Diamonds
English Victorian Fringed Earrings with Garnet and Diamonds

English Victorian Fringed Earrings with Garnet and Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

. The type was particularly fashionable in England. Victorian Garnet Tassel Earrings were one of the

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Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Gold Early 20th Century Tassel Fob on String of Rutilated Quartz Beads
Gold Early 20th Century Tassel Fob on String of Rutilated Quartz Beads

Gold Early 20th Century Tassel Fob on String of Rutilated Quartz Beads

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This versatile piece features an old 10 karat gold tassel which Eytan Brandes converted to a

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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Tassle Pendant, Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Tassle Pendant, Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Tassle Pendant, Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

An impeccable antique, Victorian Bohemian garnet and pearl tassel pendant and necklace. This

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Drop Pearls Crystals Netted Lace Necklace
Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Drop Pearls Crystals Netted Lace Necklace

Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Drop Pearls Crystals Netted Lace Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Water Drop White Pearls Sparkling Crystals Netted Lace Tassel

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Drop Pearls Crystals Netted Lace Necklace
Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Drop Pearls Crystals Netted Lace Necklace

Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Drop Pearls Crystals Netted Lace Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Water Drop White Pearls Sparkling Crystals Netted Lace Tassel

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain
Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

quintessential to the Victorian era, these include: tassels, hearts, fobs, and balls. In the Victorian era

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Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Tassel Earrings, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Dangly Earrings
Antique Victorian Tassel Earrings, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Dangly Earrings

Antique Victorian Tassel Earrings, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Dangly Earrings

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful pair of Antique 9 karat yellow gold Victorian tassel earrings. Heavy Victorian gold

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Tassel Earrings
Victorian Tassel Earrings

Victorian Tassel Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k. These fabulous tassel earrings from the Victorian era feature flirty movement and

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Tassel Pendant
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Tassel Pendant

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Tassel Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Gold Tassel Pendant 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 This beautiful tassel pendant is a

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tassel Earrings
Antique Tassel Earrings

Antique Tassel Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k, American. These fabulous Victorian tassel earrings in 14k yellow gold

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Tassel Earrings
Antique Gold Tassel Earrings

Antique Gold Tassel Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k, American. These fabulous 14k yellow gold Victorian tassel earrings effortlessly

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 439 Cttw. Agate, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tassel Necklace
Victorian 439 Cttw. Agate, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tassel Necklace

Victorian 439 Cttw. Agate, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tassel Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our opulent Victorian 439 Cttw. Milky Aquamarine , Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Tassel

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2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Albertina with Tassel
Victorian Silver Albertina with Tassel

Victorian Silver Albertina with Tassel

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

of these chains there is a charming tassel and the other two make up the total length of the bracelet

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Tassel Necklace
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Tassel Necklace

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Tassel Necklace

Located in London, GB

Our antique charm necklace redefines a piece of Victorian history. The pendant, originally part of

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian Silver Albert Chain with Tassel
Victorian Silver Albert Chain with Tassel

Victorian Silver Albert Chain with Tassel

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

clip on one end and a t-bar at the other with a drop down holding a tassel. Length Inc Tassel: 28.5cm

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Silver

American Victorian Needlepoint Stool with Tassels
American Victorian Needlepoint Stool with Tassels

American Victorian Needlepoint Stool with Tassels

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian style rectangular stool with needlepoint upholstered seat with tassels.  

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches

Victorian 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch
Victorian 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch

Victorian 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A Victorian 14 karat gold brooch made with cannetille. This ornate brooch has a fine cannetille

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1890s 14K Gold Tassel Pendant
Antique Victorian 1890s 14K Gold Tassel Pendant

Antique Victorian 1890s 14K Gold Tassel Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique Victorian 1890's tassel charm pendant made in 14 karat yellow gold. On top, the pendant

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1880 Victorian 14K Gold Filled Tassel Earrings
1880 Victorian 14K Gold Filled Tassel Earrings

1880 Victorian 14K Gold Filled Tassel Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

1880 Victorian 14K Gold Filled Tassel Earrings - 14k gold filled - 1880 Victorian - 11.14 Grams

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Victorian Silver Albertina Bracelet with Tassel Detail
Victorian Silver Albertina Bracelet with Tassel Detail

Victorian Silver Albertina Bracelet with Tassel Detail

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This silver bracelet holds a stunning tassel and engraved orb detail. The bracelet is fastened

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Foxtail Tassel Pendant
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Foxtail Tassel Pendant

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Foxtail Tassel Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A Victorian foxtail tassel pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. This pendant is beautifully

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian gilt albertina chain, watch chain, tassel
Antique Victorian gilt albertina chain, watch chain, tassel

Antique Victorian gilt albertina chain, watch chain, tassel

Located in NEWARK, GB

A pretty antique Victorian era gilt albertina chain. Perfect for displaying your favourite fob

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Silver Tassel Necklace, Rope Twist, Bohemian
Antique Victorian Silver Tassel Necklace, Rope Twist, Bohemian

Antique Victorian Silver Tassel Necklace, Rope Twist, Bohemian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A truly stunning antique Victorian silver tassel necklace. It is a rare survivor this beautiful

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Belcher Tassel Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Belcher Tassel Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Belcher Tassel Chain Necklace

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This is an antique Victorian gold link belcher chain necklace set with two dangling tassel pendants

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Pearl Gold Tassel Buckle Earrings
Victorian Pearl Gold Tassel Buckle Earrings

Victorian Pearl Gold Tassel Buckle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian 1880 18k yellow gold tassel buckle natural pearl 18k yellow gold pierced post earrings

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Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Tassel Earrings
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Tassel Earrings

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Tassel Earrings

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Gorgeous Victorian 14 karat yellow gold oval-shaped filigree drop earrings. The earrings consists

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Earrings
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Earrings

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Stunning and unusual pearl earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These fabulous earrings are

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Antique 1880s Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Box Chain Tassel Pendant Necklace
Antique Victorian Gold Box Chain Tassel Pendant Necklace

Antique Victorian Gold Box Chain Tassel Pendant Necklace

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique box chain necklace set with a tassel pendant. The box chain necklace is made of 18 karat

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Braided Tassel Drop Earrings, circa 1880
Victorian 18 Karat Braided Tassel Drop Earrings, circa 1880

Victorian 18 Karat Braided Tassel Drop Earrings, circa 1880

Located in Baltimore, MD

A stunning pair of 18K Victorian drop earrings with shimmering tassels with movement and flair. The

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Victorian Yellow Gold Earrings with Pendants Tassel Drops
Vintage Victorian Yellow Gold Earrings with Pendants Tassel Drops

Vintage Victorian Yellow Gold Earrings with Pendants Tassel Drops

Located in New York, NY

pendants tassel drops. Stamped "14K" verso Quintessential Victorian (1837-1901) dangle tassel earrings

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Mourning Bracelet, Hairwork, 9k Yellow Gold Tassel
Antique Victorian Mourning Bracelet, Hairwork, 9k Yellow Gold Tassel

Antique Victorian Mourning Bracelet, Hairwork, 9k Yellow Gold Tassel

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian era mourning bracelet. The bracelet is made from tightly woven and

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Mourning Tassel Brooch Pin Locket Estate Fine Jewelry
Antique Victorian Gold Mourning Tassel Brooch Pin Locket Estate Fine Jewelry

Antique Victorian Gold Mourning Tassel Brooch Pin Locket Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian Diamond shaped Gold Mourning Brooch with hanging articulated gold tassels; beautifully

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Black Enamel Tassel Dangle Earrings
Victorian Yellow Gold Black Enamel Tassel Dangle Earrings

Victorian Yellow Gold Black Enamel Tassel Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid 1800’s Original handmade tassel earrings in 14k yellow gold with black enamel and open work

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Gold and Enamel Bar and Tassel Brooch with Pearl Accents
Victorian Gold and Enamel Bar and Tassel Brooch with Pearl Accents

Victorian Gold and Enamel Bar and Tassel Brooch with Pearl Accents

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold and blue enamel brooch comprised of two tassels with pearl decoration on an

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise Tassel Charm of 14k Gold
Antique Turquoise Tassel Charm of 14k Gold

Antique Turquoise Tassel Charm of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Delicately feminine with a touch of regal charm, this late Victorian pendant (circa 1880) is

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Gold and Enamel Snake Brooch with Tassel
Gold and Enamel Snake Brooch with Tassel

Gold and Enamel Snake Brooch with Tassel

Located in New York, NY

This antique Victorian snake brooch is crafted in 14K yellow gold, weighing 18.5 grams, measuring

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Tassel Earrings
Antique Gold Tassel Earrings

Antique Gold Tassel Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 14k, American. These fabulous Victorian dangle earrings feature tassels and a buckle

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Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

French Antique Gold Pendant Earrings of Tassel Design
French Antique Gold Pendant Earrings of Tassel Design

French Antique Gold Pendant Earrings of Tassel Design

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique gold fringed tassel earrings suspended from circular surmounts, in 18k. France

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Natural Seed Pearl Lacy Crochet Tassel Runway Necklace
Antique Natural Seed Pearl Lacy Crochet Tassel Runway Necklace

Antique Natural Seed Pearl Lacy Crochet Tassel Runway Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Georgian or early Victorian, intricately crocheted, Natural Seed Pearl Necklace with

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl

Queen Nefertari Vermeil Gold Drop Earrings with Tassels
Queen Nefertari Vermeil Gold Drop Earrings with Tassels

Queen Nefertari Vermeil Gold Drop Earrings with Tassels

By Ammanii

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Part of our new collection Malikat = Queens. Inspired by the ruling females of ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertari means "Beautiful Companion"- These stunning statement earrings are an od...

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2010s Egyptian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Vermeil

Large 19th Century French Metallic Trim with Tassels
Large 19th Century French Metallic Trim with Tassels

Large 19th Century French Metallic Trim with Tassels

Located in Houston, TX

metallic threads on bottom of beige tassels. Large rope is a burgundy color. The top trim is a bronze

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Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

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Victorian Tassel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact victorian tassel you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a victorian tassel from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing victorian tassel — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ammanii and William Llewellyn Griffiths each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a victorian tassel featuring Pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our victorian tassel for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Tassel?

Prices for a victorian tassel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $248 and can go as high as $24,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,273.

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.