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Translucent Blue Hand Blown Enameled Glass Pitcher/Tankard
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th C/early 20th C brilliant translucent aqua blue hand blown glass pitcher w/ applied handle
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Fostoria White Opaline Hobnail Glass Epergne Vase, circa 1950s
By Fostoria Glass Company, Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
opaline hobnails. The bowl features a floral rim with gradient glass which is translucent along the bottom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Fostoria White Opaline Hobnail Glass Epergne Vase, circa 1950s
By Fostoria Glass Company, Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
opaline hobnails. The bowl features a floral rim with gradient glass which is translucent along the bottom
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Gilded Milky White Translucent Opaline Glass Pitcher & Bowl. France Late 19th C
Located in Queens Village, NY
Discover the wonder of this gilded, milky white, translucent Opaline glass pitcher and basin, which
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jars

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Translucent Pink and White Opaline Glass Lusters, Late 19th C
Located in Queens Village, NY
These exquisite French opaline glass lusters date to the 19th century and are now available for
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

1890's Victorian Labradorite Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorilla Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized gorilla head with textured fur- carved out of labradorite. Semi-translucent
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A George Jones Majolica 'Palissy Vase' with Snake Handle, English, ca. 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
has an added element of humor and whimsy, with striking translucent glazes--hallmarks of the best
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Antique French Victorian Architectural Stained Glass Transom Window
Located in Forney, TX
An absolutely beautiful French Victorian antique stained glass panel arched transom window that
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Windows

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Antique Knowles Taylor & Knowles Fish Trout Pike Serving Platter Iridescent 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
-vitreous dinnerware, but it is best known for the light-weight, translucent Lotus Ware. Produced mainly in
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Arts & Crafts Style Majolica Pitcher and Tumbler Set
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
in the Victorian taste, or covered in Japanese motifs. This pitcher and tumbler, on the other hand
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Antique 1870s British Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Round Disk Pendant 18k White Gold Translucent Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round disk pendant 18k white gold, Diskos collection, translucent turquoise vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Dew Drop Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Translucent Purple Vitreous Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant 18k yellow gold, Dew Drop Collection, translucent purple vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Extra Long Victorian Aesthetic Milk Glass Globe Hat Pin with Crystals, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Set of Two Extra Long Victorian Milk Glass Teardrop Hat Pins with Crystals, 1900
Located in Tucson, AZ
accessories or even arranged in vases like flowers. This extraordinary set combines translucent milk glass
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Victorian Mixed Metals and Agate Floral Motif Spinner Fob Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
stunning spinner fob from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Made of 14kt yellow gold, this unusual piece is
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Carnelian Enamel Micro-Mosaic 14 Karat Gold Intaglio Eagle Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, red, orange, and light blue glass and carved organic material Opaque matte and exhibiting some loss
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Mourning Quartz Braided Hair 14 Karat Gold Cross Antique Flip Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cross - translucent reddish orange Hair is brown and braided With faceted glass cover Bezel surround is
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Antique 1860s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Mourning Quartz Braided Hair 14 Karat Gold Cross Antique Flip Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cross - translucent reddish orange Hair is brown and braided With faceted glass cover Bezel surround is
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Luigi Rosi Victorian Diamond Agate 18K Gold Antique Cupid Cameo Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
depicted in veils with winged putti carrying gifts Cameo is carved from white banding atop a translucent
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Three White Opaline Bohemian Glass Goblet Shaped Lidded Bottles Jars
Located in Queens Village, NY
We are pleased to present a lovely trio of French opaline glass containers dating from between 1850
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Pair of Pink and White Opaline Glass Urns Gilded and Painted with Flowers
By Baccarat
Located in Queens Village, NY
opaline glass vases! These translucent drop-shaped vases, handcrafted in France between 1850 and 1900
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Turquoise Opaline Glass Vases Hand-Painted with Parakeets and Flowers
Located in Queens Village, NY
Pair of large translucent, trumpet-shaped, gilded, and painted turquoise opaline glass vases. These
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Other, Gold Leaf

Edwardian 1905 Guilloché Enamel Perfume Bottle In .925 Sterling And Cut Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Guilloché enamel perfume bottle in cut glass. Beautiful and very decorative antique perfume bottle
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bottles

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co 1905 Edwardian Essex Glass Scent Bottle 18kt Gold and Rock Quartz
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
carved from translucent rock quartz and mount with an oversized Essex glass reverse carved piece
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
: translucent burgundy red over scroll engraved ground Measurements: Diameter 21 mm Clip on bale: hinged bale
Category

2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
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H 0.83 in W 0.83 in Dm 0.83 in L 16.54 in
Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
: Hallmark Collection Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous [fire] enamel: translucent burgundy red over scroll
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant White Gold Petrol Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
white gold Vitreous [fire] enamel: translucent petrol blue over scroll engraved ground Measurements
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
: translucent petrol blue over scroll engraved ground Measurements: Diameter 21 mm Clip on bale: hinged bale
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
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H 0.83 in W 0.83 in Dm 0.83 in L 17.72 in
Antique HandPressedGlass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique rare hand-pressed-glass necklace features semi-translucent grape-green large beads
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Enamel Guilloche Gold Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round disk pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, translucent pink vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Asian Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Urn Vase Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, with exquisite translucent rich dark shades of red enamel over an engraved and chased silver foil
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ormolu

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
. Between 1850 and 1900, French artisans crafted this beautiful opaline glass and copper box. The beauty of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel Guilloche Gold Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round disk pendant 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, translucent pink vitreous enamel, guilloche
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Autumn Yellow Enamel Guilloche Gold Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round disk pendant 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, translucent autumn yellow vitreous enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round disk pendant necklace 18k white gold, Diskos collection, translucent turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Vitreous Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, translucent yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Dew Drop Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Purple Vitreous Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Dew Drop Collection, translucent purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
: translucent royal blue over guilloche ground Measurements: Ø app. 15 mm Chor chain V1374/00/00/00/10145 is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Diskos Material: 18k white gold Vitreous enamel: translucent royal blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Disk Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold, Burgundy Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Diskos Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: translucent burgundy
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamelling tiny motifs or paillettes are cut from gold or and covered with fondant (translucent enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
paillettes are cut from gold or and covered with fondant (translucent enamel). Measurements: Ø app. 15.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold, Dark Green Enamel Guilloche Gold Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Diskos Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: translucent emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Guilloche Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: medium blue and dark blue (circle) translucent enamel Measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Collection Description: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: medium blue and dark blue (circle) translucent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Dew Drop Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent White Vitreous Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
unique depth effect. Vitreous means made of glass: the ancient technique is almost forgotten today and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
art of enamelling tiny motifs or paillettes are cut from gold or and covered with fondant (translucent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guiolloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
are engraved into the gold, creating a unique depth effect. Vitreous means made of glass: the ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Clear Green jade Bangle Bracelet With A Carved Horse
Located in Miami, FL
bracelet was carved from a single piece of translucent natural green jade with the figure of a horse's head
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

Jade

Dew Drop Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent White Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
engraved into the gold, creating a unique depth effect. Vitreous means made of glass: the ancient technique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Giulloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
patterns are engraved into the gold, creating a unique depth effect. Vitreous means made of glass: the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Vernis Martin Handpainted Neoclassical Giltwood & Bronze Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
half cylindrical body with a curved demilune form front with a translucent glass door in the center and
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Pendant with Star 18k White Gold Electric Blue Enamel 24 Diamonds 0.36 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant with star 18k white gold, Diskos Collection, translucent electric blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Star 18k White Gold Pink Enamel Guilloche 108 Diamond 1.39ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Brilliant Star Collection, translucent pink
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k YG Green Vitreous Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace, 18k Yellow gold, translucent royal blue
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2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k YG Green Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace, 18k Yellow gold, translucent royal blue
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2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k White Gold - Lilac Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds 0.22ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Collection, translucent lilac vitreous enamel, guilloche, paillons, 13 diamonds, total 0.22 ct, G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Victoria Collection Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: translucent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Vitreous Enamel: translucent emerald green Diamonds: 3 diamonds, total 0.03 ct, H VS brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds 0.22ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Collection, translucent petrol blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, gold paillons, 13 diamonds, total 0.22 ct, G
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Victorian Translucent Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of victorian translucent glass for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, enamel and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 52 vintage or 55 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of victorian translucent glass may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of victorian translucent glass — no matter the origin — is easy, but Victor Mayer, Fabergé and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of victorian translucent glass of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 41, is particularly popular. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of victorian translucent glass, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Translucent Glass?

On average, a piece of victorian translucent glass at 1stDibs sells for $3,254, while they’re typically $19 on the low end and $157,781 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.