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Metal: Enamel
Style: Victorian
Antique Early Victorian 18kt Enamel Serpent Stickpin in Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual stickpins as this is are a treat. This Early Victorian Curled Serpent is 18kt gold and enamel and arrives in its original box. It was made c. 1845 by Robert August Brieskorn....
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1840s Swedish Early Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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18k Gold, Enamel

15K Early Victorian Diamond and Blue Enamel Star Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 15k gold early Victorian ring features a diamond encrusted star surrounded by navy blue enamel. Seven diamonds are bead set into a beautifully carved out star that is the focal ...
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1850s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Early Victorian Diamond Trilogy Ring with Blue Enamel Details
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold early Victorian ring features three Old Mind Cut diamonds encased in blue enamel square details. The diamonds are housed in a square, carved out setting in the 18k gold...
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1850s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pansy Blue Enamel Diamonds Flower Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Pansy Flower Blue Enamel with old-cut Diamonds Choker Pendant. Tender and elegant flower with old-cut Diamonds all around and in the centre. Superb level of jeweller crafts...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Enamel

Antique Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Suite, Rowlands & Frazer, London, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Important Antique Earrings and Pendant Suite. Lyre-shaped pendant and earring set in the original fitted box signed Rowlands & Frazer, London, c. 1860. Considered one of the most i...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Ruby Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with dimensional wings, curling antennae, and spindly legs Featuring a bead and bezel set rose cut diamond body and wings Weighing approximately 3.0...
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1880s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian enameled celestial ring. Beautiful celestial ring, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1880. This gorgeous colorful ring has been carefull...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Topaz Pearl Turquoise Black Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1870. The central stone is topaz (tested by the Assay Office). The piece is adorned with black enamel. The...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Archeological Revival Enamel and Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Striking and beautifully different are thoughts that come to mind when you see this pendant. The gold is warm, 15kt and rich. It enhances the white of the pearls and accents of white...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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15k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Blue Enamel and Diamonds - The ring contains 1 round brilliant diamond in each of the 6 blue ename...
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1970s Victorian Vintage Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Archaeological Revival 15kt gold Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Archaeological Victorian Etruscan revival pin /brooch with beautiful details . Pin front features exceptional quality of the granulation and filigree wirework with enamel w...
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Mid-19th Century Blue Enamel, Rose Diamond, and Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period blue enamel, diamond, and gold locket pendant centered by an oval picture glass in a blue enamel border adorned with gold and diamond gadroons, topped by ...
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1850s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Bracelet with blue enamel and diamonds 18k gold with silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold bracelet with silver decorations and decorated with blue enamel set with rose diamonds set on silver - inner size 5.9 cm x 4.9 cm detailed description: the inner si...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Unusual Victorian Hard Heart Enamel Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Enamel Cufflinks from the late 19th Century with Art Nouveau green, white and black enamel on a heart shaped motif. Heart measures .5". 1890's USA.
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Enamel and Diamond Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Appearing as if pulled from a treasure chest, this authentic, Edwardian antique cocktail ring is a coveted heirloom. The deep blue enamel background is adorned with a scrolling diamo...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Vintage 22K Enamel and Gold "Auspice Maria" Saint Mary motif Christian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
22K Enamel and Gold Saint Mary motif Ring. This 22K gold ring features a artistic portrait of "Auspice Maria" Saint Mary; this design is found with Catholic art and jewelry, and tra...
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20th Century North American Victorian Enamel Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

French Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl Necklace with Bird and Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, diamond, and seed pearl necklace comprised of a gold and blue enamel baton link chain with seed pearl spacers, suspending a pendant in the fo...
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1840s French Early Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Clover Ring. This incredible ring is crafted 18k yellow gold and black enamel. The top of the ring has chunky rose...
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1890s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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

Antique Portrait Enamel, Rose Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace, Austrian.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique multi color portrait enamel, rose diamond, natural pearl, yellow gold and silver necklace, c 1860. The finely painted portrait enamel was probably done in Switzerland as th...
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1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Locket Flower Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1870 Fabulous, Edwardian round locket pendant. In excellent condition for its age & the bright blue enamel is in perfect condition. The p...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique 9ct Rose Gold & Enamel Victorian Marquise Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Locket 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1870 Fabulous, Victorian gold locket. A lovely, rare marquise shape. Beautifully decorated with a black enamel surface & white ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Certified 3.48 Burma No-Heat Sapphire Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bangle bracelet finely crafted in 14 Karat Gold featuring an exquisite Royal blue enamel finish and a mix of blue and yellow sapphires. One center oval blue sapphire weighs 3...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose ...

Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Wide Engraved Enamel Wedding Bangle Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Wide Engraved Enamel Wedding Bangle Bracelet Set. This beautiful set of Victorian bangles are crafted in 12k yellow gold. The bangle brace...
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1890s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Egyptian Revival 18 Karat Gold Diamond Enamel Portrait Stick Pin
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian Egyptian Revival stick pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece depicts a portrait made in red enamel and rose cut diamonds. Weight: 3.32g Length...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Floral Bouquet Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. This vintage treasure is nearly 120 years old and was made in the Victorian era. Details are endless as the ring highlights a floral bouque...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18ct Gold & Blue Enamel Victorian Belt Buckle Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belt Buckle Locket 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Lovely, Victorian oval shaped locket. Features a beautiful, royal blue coloured enamel buckle/...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Jabot, 18k, Enamel, Diamond, Eagle Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic Jabot Pin from the mid-19th century. This one is over four inches of incredible 18k yellow gold craftsmanship.
The hilt and accents of the 18k gold jabot are made fro...
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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace. Composed of small round hand knotted beads, six large elongated kite shape beads flanked by round beads of woven matt Whitby ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Enamel, Steel

Victorian 15kt. gold hand painted enamel on porcelain ' Madonna and child '
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique Victorian brooch features a beautifully hand-painted enamel on porcelain depicting the Madonna and Child. The scene showcases a tender moment with Jesus seated on his mo...
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1870s European Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

Antique French 18k gold and Pearl letter K ring, White Enamel, Conversion piece
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique conversion piece! Crafted from a French 19th Century slider the fave is made up of the front of the slider, rich 18ct yellow gold with white and Black enamel det...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18k gold Mourning locket ring, Black enamel, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
Did you ever lay eyes on such a wonderfully detailed and beautiful mourning ring. I was so excited for this piece to arrive being a lover of mourning jewels and it does not disappoi...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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

Victorian 20.87 CTW Sapphire Diamond Enamel Silver 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring rectangular mixed-cut sapphires channel set in cross-formation Weighing approximately 20.24 carats total - ranging in color Transparent light grayish blue, light blue, and...
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1870s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gold, Rose Cut Diamond, and Enamel Pheasant Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique pheasant stickpin. In sterling silver, 14 & 10 karat golds, and enamel with rose cut diamonds. In the form of a fully alert pheasant standing upright with head held high...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel, Silver

Antique Diamond Chick bangle, Ruby, Pearl and White Enamel, 12k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Words simply cannot express how wonderful this piece is, an antique Diamond Chick bangle hailing from the late Victorian era. Such a rare piece to fin...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Egyptian Revival Multi-Gem Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a beaded multi-gem strand with scarab and bird motif stations Comprised of turquoise, carnelian, and lapis lazuli barrel beads Opaque light blue, medium blue, and transl...
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1880s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

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 two rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.00 carat, graded near-colorless, SI-I. Accented by one cream colored button pearl measuring 5.12 x 5.13mm and one cream-colored drop pearl measuring 4.50 x 5.27mm. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with royal blue guilloche enamel accents. Vintage Italian 18 karat yellow gold chain included. Circa 1880. The pendant measures 1 ⅜ inches in length. Vintage Italian 18 karat gold chain...
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1880s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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

Enamel Faced Portrait of Athena Ring 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring has a beautiful face of Athena a Roman goddess. This started life as a Stick pin but I couldn't help myself I had to turn this into a ring. The face is beautiful with a t...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Enamel & Diamond Locket Brooch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Enamel Brooch from the Victorian Period, wrapped in 10k Gold featuring seven (7) 2mm round rose cut diamonds and one (1) 4mm oval rose cut diamond. The diamonds are set in a f...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Opal Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a stunning Victorian cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features opals, rose cut diamonds and black enamel. Weight: 7.49g Size: 17.25 (US 6.75) IMPORTANT: ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of Victorian drop earrings. Each earring is beautifully decorated with a rope pattern and blue enamel and crafted in high carat gold with French wire fitting...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

Victorian Figural Girl with Diamond Bonnet Enameled Stick Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A beautifully hand painted enamel figural stick pin. Depicting a bright smiling young girl with red scarf around her neck, and a ruby red bonnet. Acce...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Etruscan Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Victorian pair of wire earrings. Made of 10K yellow gold, the earrings are approx 3cm in length and are beautifully accented with black enamel leafs and scrolls and small pearls. Etruscan Vintage...
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1850s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Ring Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel 10k Rose Gold Signet Pinky 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian diamond & pearl ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold. 21 small pearls are set into the mount. One small 0.02 carat old rose ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Pearl Cross and Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian enamel and pearl cross pendant necklace. The front of the pendant features a pearl set cross with light blue enamel and the locket opens to store a small p...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a puffed heart-shaped form with a grooved swirl fleur-de-lis motif pattern Featuring 1.0 to 3.0 mm round seed pearls bead set throughout pattern White to gray in body col...
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1870s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Enamel Anchor Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently hand crafted signet ring dating back to the Victorian period. A deeply engraved depiction of an anchor dominates the centre the face with an array of rose...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Enamel

1890 Victorian Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Scarf Clip
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely scarf pin from the 1890s Victorian era is absolutely gorgeous and features enamel and 18k yellow gold. The pin is in fantastic condition for its age visually and also wor...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Horse and Jockey Diamond Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold and silver stick pin. The head of the pin features an enamel jockey riding a horse which has been set with rose cut diamonds with ruby eyes. The d...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Blue Enamel and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pair of diamond earrings from the Victorian era. Each antique piece is identical and presents an open undulating double frame which surrounds an impressive ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Giuliano Mini Brooch Set
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pair of antique brooches from Carlo Giuliano. The first showcases a quatrefoil motif enamelled in white and blue with a silver set old cut diamond at the ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Giuliano Natural Pearl Diamond and Enamel Bangle
Located in London, GB
Here we have a exquisite, enamelled gem set bangle by Carlo Giuliano. Giuliano was renowned for his beautifully detailed enamel work and use of unusual gemstone combinations with thi...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Star Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful antique pendant from the Victorian period. This piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into a circular domed shape and expertly gulloché enamelled in a...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 2.70 CTW Sapphire Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Circle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 1.00 carat - transparent medium blue Prong set with a pierced radial tendril surround decorated with glossy enamel Opaque black a...
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1840s Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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

Victorian 14K Gold Star Pendant with Black Enamel, Pearls and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
A very unique, handcrafted piece of a Victorian era jewelry, this star pendant features black enamel with pearls and a 1 carat sapphire stone as its centerpiece. This is a one of a k...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.60 ct. Totally lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Ruby Locket Earrings Star Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 1.5" Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of antique Victorian star drop earrings (circa 1870s to 1880s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Rich red rubies are estimated at 0.10 ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Enamel Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 73 grams. Totally is diamond 3.21 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color vs-s1-s2 clarity. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Box is not included. Plea...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 18ct gold pearl and diamond necklace. The necklace features a circular face with a blue enamel background and a rose cut diamond set bouquet of flowers crafted in...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique and Vintage Enamel Jewelry and Watches

From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, vintage and antique enamel jewelry and watches encompass a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.

Enameling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration, used to add color to jewelry without having to rely on gemstones. Evidence of enameling goes back to ancient Greece. Throughout history, far-flung cultures favored different techniques. For example, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire, while artisans living in France and Germany in the Middle Ages preferred champlevé. And Art Nouveau jewelry designers favored plique à jour.

At its core, enamel is the fusion of powdered glass to metal, and artists like enameling because it allows them to add a painterly or illustrative quality to their work.

Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in the creation of enamel jewelry that sees the use of thin wires of fine silver or gold to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif.

Champlevé (“level field” in French) enamel is almost the opposite of cloisonné. In this technique, depressions in the metal are made by etching, engraving or chiseling, and then layers of enamel are built up until they rise slightly above the surface of the metal. The enamel is then fired and polished.

Guilloché is a technique in which translucent enamel is applied to a piece of metal that has had designs cut into it using a lathe. After the firing, the patterns on the metal become visible. Guilloché was made famous by Peter Carl Fabergé, whose jewelry house used the technique on many of its objets d’art as well as jewelry.

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