Victorian Drop Earrings
VICTORIAN STYLE
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.
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Style: Victorian
Spain Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings "Isabelino" Ca. 1830´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Spain Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings "Isabelino" Ca. 1830´s
Ca. 1830´s (1833-1868).
These earrings are a clear example of early Victorian jewelry, a subtle combina...
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1830s Spanish Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings of gold filled metal with seed pearls set in floral motifs. Ear wires are original. .75" long. 1880's USA.
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1880s American Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Gilt Metal
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Earrings
15ct Gold
Circa 1870
Gorgeous Victorian, Carnelian Hardstone Cameo Earrings. Beautiful Bow Topped, Drop/Dangle Style Earrings.
Set with Little Seed Pearl...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th C Old Cut Diamond Earrings 2.95 Carats - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Elegantly hand fabricated in gleaming 14k rose gold in the late 19th century, these delightful ear drops hold a beautifully matched pair of scintillating old cut diamonds, together w...
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1890s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid Victorian Day to Night Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
These romantic mid-Victorian day-to-night earrings swing and sway with a detachable coral tops that gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. Hand fabricated in 18 karat gold, these lo...
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1860s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging fro...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold-filled
Miriam Haskell Long Flower Pendant Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Miriam Haskell's signature Russian Gilt long pendant Victorian revival ear clips. Composed of hand sewn crystal rose montee flowerheads hanging off crystal rondelle and gold plated cut steel beads. The flower centers are of a large crystal rhinestone surrounded by a circle of pave. The small flower earring...
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1950s American Vintage Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
Antique Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique paste articulated earrings are set in sterling silver from the late 19th Century. The pastes on the cluster drop are set into crown settings and ...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French 18 Karat Dangling Earrings Roman Micro Mosaic Flower Bouquets
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant French dangling earrings are mounted in 18 karat gold settings decorated with twisted gold wire.
The mounts are marked with french hallmarks for 18 karat.
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1860s French Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian 14k Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful pair of coral earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, each earring begins with a round coral cabochon held within a three-prong setting. Th...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French Jet Cameo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian long french jet earrings of faceted and smooth jet cabocheons, round beads and tear drop shaped drops. With focal cameo ovals facing one ...
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1880s French Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Antique Gold Tassel Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k. These fabulous Victorian tassel earrings in 14k yellow gold effortlessly rock heels and jeans to ball gowns. The look is vintage chic at its au courant antique bes...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Victorian Old Mine Diamond Drop Dangle Lever Back Earrings 18K Rose Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Rare Victorian Old Mine Diamond Drop Dangle Lever Back Earrings 18K Rose Gold
These antique diamond drop earrings are a delicate blend of timeless elegance and vintage craftsmanship...
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1860s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Amythest Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century antique amythest drop earrings of European origin. Silver cutwork settings with gold flower applications and tiny shimmering flat cut diamonds...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Red Coral Gold Filled Twist Back Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Sweet Victorian natural red coral drop earrings with Gold Filled twist backs. The coral is natural red coral, and the earrings dates back to the Victorian Era, 1880's. These...
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19th Century European Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings from the late 19th Century. Modern, timeless and elegant with large gold ear wires.
1870's USA, Italian coral.
Length...
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1870s Italian Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Enamel Anchor Earrings
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Anchor Earrings: These earrings feature blue enamel anchors on gold filled drops. They were created from antique pendants (circa 1880) by adding...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Enamel
Antique 19th century 18K drop Earrings, English C.1860
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 18K etruscan tassel drop Earrings, English C.1860. The Earrings surmounted with sphere with granular etruscan bead wire work and a drop of nine graduated drop bead tassels. L...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Inspired 18K Yellow Gold 3.86 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Drop Earring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Inspired Estate
Composition: 18K Yellow Gold
Primary Stone: Two Oval Cut Natural Sapphires
Carat Weight: 3.86 Carats in Total
Accent Stone: Twenty-Two Old European Cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Rose Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Flower Leaf Motif
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Rose Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. The earrings with hand carved three dimensional rose flowers of na...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Pendant Earrings Articulated Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Filigree
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of early Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Articulated Pendant Earrings with stunning engraving throughout. Further enhanced...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Gold Filled Vine Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Gold Filled Vine Earrings from the late 19th Century. Original ear wires on looped vine design which climbs upward. 1880's USA.
1.5" (...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold-filled
Articulated Victorian Gold Wheat Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Earrings with articulated center motif which has an applied wheat motif in a shield shaped surround bordered in finely twisted wire. The earring has a pinkish gold cast on the interior dangle and a richer gold tone on the body.
3 small gold balls...
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1980s American Vintage Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver Victorian Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings
18ct Gold & Silver
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings. Set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds at The Top, in The Stem & Forming a Beautif...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Persian Turquoise Victorian Flower Motif Dangle Drop Earrings in 10 Karat Gold. The exquisite earrings have a Forget Me Not flower in the center with Persian Turquois...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15.83 Cttw Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earring 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with these Gemistry Victorian drop earrings in 18K White Gold & Black Rhodium Silver, inspired by the glitch and glam these pave pear drops of Blue Sapphire accentua...
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2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Day to Night Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
These romantic mid-Victorian diamond day-to-night earrings are composed of a detachable rose cut diamond top that gracefully suspends a softly shimmering rose-cut diamond frame and c...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Lovely Victorian Mine Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Victorian Mine Diamond Earrings from the late 19th Century. Each diamond weighs conservatively .65 cts. for an approximate to...
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1870s American Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Boucles d'oreilles dormeuses de la fin du 19ème siècle en or, grenat et perles
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucles d'oreilles dormeuses anciennes en or jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle, serties d'un cabochon de grenat (env. 3 carats chacun) dans un entourage de pe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique gold earrings with diamonds and sapphires in cabochon cut.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold earrings made of 14-karat gold (0.580 fineness). Set with 20 diamonds in an old brilliant cut with a total weight of approx. 2.20 ct. The earrings are decorated with natural...
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Gemistry Victorian 11.58 Cttw. Rainbow Moonstone Floral Drop Earrings in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant gemstones that are sure to take all your attention! Hand-created by Gemistry in sterling silver. Each earring features vivid black rainbow moonstone haloed in sparkling topa...
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2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver
Victorian 22k Enamel Tassel Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful pair of tassel earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 22k yellow gold, each earring begins with a circular surmount, which is smooth and simple. Th...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14k Diamond and Enamel Star Motif Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite pair of star-motif earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k, each earring begins with an oval-shaped surmount. The surmount's surface is decorated with ...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct Gold Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Earrings
Faux Pearl drops & imitation turquoise & faux pearl cabochons
set in 9ct gold
Stamped "9CT" on each earring behind...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Day/Night Earrings Heart Dangle 14 Karat Gold Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is very rare pair of early Rose Cut Diamond Antique Georgian - Victorian Dangle Drop Day Night Earrings in 14 Karat Gold with a heart motif. These antique earrings are of the ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Classic pair of Victorian Diamond drop earrings set in 12 KT gold
Gorgeous size with pretty swing given by the drop made design in vogue at the time
They sparkle and attract the atte...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Early Victorian Pair of Natural Saltwater Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
An early Victorian pair of natural pearl and rose-cut diamond earrings, each earring on the finial and suspending a natural pearl drop, dark cream color, the two pearls measures re...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Bohemian Garnet Pendant Necklace Earrings Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Victorian Bohemian Garnet Parure with a stunning Pendant and pair of Earrings. The garnets sparkle with a brilliant red fire, they ar...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Original Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings First Half 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Rose Cut/Table cut Diamond Drop Earrings 19th Century (Spain “Isabelinos” 1833-1868)
Original exotic long dangling drop earrings. Sleek, graceful, artistic, exquisite craftma...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pair of rock quartz crystal earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, each earring begins with a small surmount, which resembles a delicate le...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 17.95cttw Natural Tsavorite and Diamond Drop Earrings 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with these Gemistry Victorian drop earrings in 18K White Gold & Black Rhodium Silver, inspired by the glitch and glam these pave pear drops of Tsavorite greens accen...
Category
2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 2 Carat TW Ruby and Antique Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Victorian Ruby and Antique Diamond Drop Earrings measuring .90 x .50 inches. These earrings are gorgeous and unique and are an excellent asset for your wardrobe—double rows of diamonds accent beautiful ruby center stones on a dangle drop earring.
Thirty-six antique round diamonds...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Antique Victorian Turquoise Gold Fringe Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique Victorian earrings are perfectly accented with delicate engraved work, bright blue turquoise, and playfully dangling flat bars at the bottom.
A beautiful bow frame a...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
2.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold with 2 Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.47 carats.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Emerald Drops and Diamonds Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- delineation
- 18 carat yellow gold
- Each hallmarked with fine content
- 2 drops of emerald totaling approx. 4.11 ct.Columbien
- 56 round-cut diamonds from a total of approx. 0.69 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Micromosaic Bird Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Bird Earrings: These earrings feature micromosaic birds of hand set glass tesserae set in 14k gold. They were originally part of a broken Georgian bracelet (circa 1800-1830) ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
5.58 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose and white gold with 2 GIA certified Old European cut bottom Diamonds;
2.51 carat, M color, SI1 clarity, GIA #7418207764
2.52 carat, N color, VS2 clarity, G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 40.08 Cttw Pearl, Labradorite & Diamond Dangle Earrings In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Soft and elegant, feminine beauty radiates from these fabulous Victorian ear drops. Masterfully created in 18K gold and 925 sterling silver each earring showcase an oval labradorite ...
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2010s Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
C1880 Pique Pendeloque Earrings Inlaid with Charming Bird Scene, gold wire
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful pique earrings in the traditional pendeloque shape, with the bottom portion carved in the round at the bottom and carved to a point at the top and a pique ball top with inl...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold
Victorian Cattail Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Cattail Earrings: These 14k gold Victorian earrings (circa 1880-1900) are yellow gold and adorned with rose and green gold cattails.
Each earring measures 1.15 inches from t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.50 ct.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Box is not included.
Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
6.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k gold and silver with 4 Old European cut Diamonds, 2 bottom Diamonds weighing a total of 5.15 carats, and 2 top Diamonds weighing a total of 1.06 carats.
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian English 15k Etruscan Coach Covers
Located in Narberth, PA
During the Victorian era, women would sometimes wear detachable orbs known as coach covers over their earrings. The covers were used to disguise diamond earrings while traveling and ...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k gold and silver with 2 Old European cut center Diamonds, one weighing 3.16 carats, and the other weighing 2.95 carats.
The earrings features jackets with 10 Old...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Pair of Victorian Silver Etruscan Style Earrings, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Pair Of Victorian Silver Etruscan Style Earrings,Circa 1880
This pair are in excellent condition and typical of the period.
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1880s English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Silver
Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.35 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and s2-s3-Pique1 clarity.
Box is not included.
Please contact for an...
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Banded Agate Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Banded Agate Earrings
15ct Gold
Fabulous Victorian Banded Agate Drop Earrings.
Measure Approx Length 50mm
Width Approx 10....
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.80 ct.
The diamond is has H color vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Acid tested to be 14k real gold.
Please contact for any qu...
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Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
