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Victorian Gold Pendant 1.50 Carat Natural Old European Diamond, circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Yellow Gold Pendant, set with 31 approximately 1.50 Carat Natural Old European Diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9k yellow gold hand painted miniature portrait pendant
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
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W 1.57 in L 2.24 in
Victorian Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob pendant is designed as four swirling gold snakes with engraved scale pattern. Featuring a bezel
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Vinaigrette 10 Carat Yellow Gold Perfume Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
spectacular piece has to tell. Meticulously crafted in 10 carat yellow gold, this ornate vinaigrette locket
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold oval Victorian locket style pendant necklace with transparent glass and 18
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Antique 1850s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hermes Intaglio Snake Antique Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with dual snake surround - known as caduceus, the symbol of Hermès. Represented as a Victorian love
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Engraved Locket Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Engraved Locket Pendant. This classic locket is crafted
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1860. This beautiful Victorian pendant crafted
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
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W 1.07 in D 0.48 in L 2.96 in
Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Green Topaz Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style 18K yellow Gold Green Topaz Pendant. The Green topaz is emerald cut. It
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Green Topaz Pendant
Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Green Topaz Pendant
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H 0.12 in W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Amethyst Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive amethyst pendant has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1860s pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant with an 18
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.44 in W 1.48 in L 16 in
Antique Citrine pendant brooch, 9k yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Citrine pendant brooch. This pretty piece is designed in 9ct yellow gold with a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Citrine Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
navette shaped setting is embellised with nineteen applied yellow gold balls. This Victorian pendant
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 15t Yellow Gold Victorian Amethyst & Moonstone Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian pendant is a true beauty. The Amethyst is framed in 15ct yellow gold, which adds a touch of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a magnificent Victorian clear locket pendant crafted in 15K yellow gold. The piece features
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Locket Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Locket Pendant
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W 1.26 in Dm 1.07 in L 2.37 in
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian pendant has been crafted in 9k yellow gold and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.67 in W 1.73 in L 16.5 in
Victorian Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Necklace Platinum & Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
yellow gold & platinum. The pendant is set with old mine cut diamonds that graduate in size in the design
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 1.57 Carat Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian pendant has been crafted in 8k yellow gold and silver. The
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold heart shaped locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant
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W 1.15 in D 0.24 in L 1.26 in
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket. This incredible
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise Pendant with Dice 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise pendant with dice in 18 karat yellow gold. This beautiful and highly unusual
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Pendant with Dice 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Pendant with Dice 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 1.19 in D 1.19 in L 1.38 in
Victorian 2.40 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 2.40 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold pendant and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Victorian brooch and pendant handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The brooch features
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.12 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 4.12 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Crescent Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous Victorian pendant is handcrafted in 15 karat yellow gold with natural turquoise
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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 18 karat yellow gold diamond heart locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
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W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 0.75 in
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Weave Pattern Engraved Locket Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Weave Pattern Engraved Locket Pendant. This gorgeous
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with 9k gold
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.19 carat diamond and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish agate cross pendant, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
out life as a brooch but has at some point been converted into a pendant with a gold bale added, ready
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Imitation Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and imitation gemstone, 18k yellow gold cross
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1860s 18K Yellow Gold Swan Micro Mosaic Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian micro mosaic, and yellow gold pendant locket, comprising two micro mosaic panels, set
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Guilloche Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond Pearl Guilloche Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring 12 old mine cut and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Pendant #15996
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This beautiful yellow gold pendant is accented with black enamel in a flower design with a center
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and 14ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian cross pendant has been crafted in 14ct yellow and rose gold. The substantial 14ct yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in 15k yellow gold. This antique pendant features a heart shaped frame embellished with turquoise
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.1 in W 0.83 in L 18 in
Victorian Amethyst Heart Shaped 14K Yellow Gold Pendant And Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold heart-shaped amethyst pendant/pin. The extraordinary heart
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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Light Green Topaz Small Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style 18K yellow Gold light Green topaz Pendant. The light green topaz is
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold seed pearl heart locket pendant. This sweet heart shaped locket
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Heart Locket Pendant
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W 0.48 in D 0.24 in L 0.56 in
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm. This amazing antique
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 6.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian diamond pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting. The pierced
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Glass Picture Heart Large Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Frame & Bail w/ Clear Glass Weight: 13.73 Grams Height (w/ Bail
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Antique Victorian 15 karat (15K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant mourning locket set with five
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pendant in 18 karat yellow gold set with enamel and pearl, circa 1860. This exquisite
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
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W 1.19 in D 0.48 in L 3.15 in
Antique High Quality Late Victorian 14ct Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
crafted from 14ct Yellow Gold with the marks on the bail. Such a high quality locket in very good
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Smoky Quartz Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob pendant is designed as a tiered form; deeply ridged throughout Bezel set with an oval mixed
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Era 1866 Commemorative Shield 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Hamilton, AU
synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white gold with an enamel inlay of
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive Victorian diamond and enamel pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Yellow Gold Emerald Coral Enamel Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Victorian locket pendant made of 18k yellow gold featuring emerald, coral and enamel
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Garnet & Starburst Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
A gorgeous garnet and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian, circa 1870's era. This marvelous
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold certified natural jade pendant. Centered with one oval carved
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Victorian Link Chain Drop Pendant 14k Converted Antique Watch Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Victorian Link Chain Drop Pendant 14k Converted Antique Watch Chain Additional
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Vintage Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced cross form with gothic tracery motif panels of textured gold recesses
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pendant Small Charm Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Hand Etched
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant or charm (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.32 Carat Diamond and 12k Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.32 cttw diamond and 12 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two matching fob pendants with cartouche-shaped forms centering painted enamel
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Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Blister Pearl and 0.42Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our pearl jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Victorian Yellow Gold Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian yellow gold pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2097 vintage editions and 173 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect victorian yellow gold pendant 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. Creating a victorian yellow gold pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Victor Mayer, J DAUPHIN and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A victorian yellow gold pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 802, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian yellow gold pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Yellow Gold Pendant?

On average, a victorian yellow gold pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,747, while they’re typically $94 on the low end and $283,206 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. 

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.