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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Renaissance
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Diamond and Enamel Bow Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Pendant
15ct Gold Tested
Beautiful, round Victorian pendant. Features a diamond & pearl set laurel wreath with a fabulous, royal blue, enamel centre. Within the beauti...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
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, guilloche, gold paillons, diameter app. 15.0 mm
About the creator Victor Mayer
Vic...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique turquoise and rose cut diamond necklace, circa 1870.
Located in London, GB
Antique turquoise and rose cut diamond necklace. Antique revival necklace with three turquoise set pendant sections with wirework throug...
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1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Albert Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain
9ct Rose Gold
Victorian
Fabulous Victorian Albert Chain
Classic Curb Link (Links Approx 4.5mm)
Stamped 9 & 375 on Each & Every Link
Features Two Dog Clips...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mediterranean Coral Necklace late 19th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
A 3-strand antique coral necklace, a very exceptional necklace.
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm).
The size of the round, smooth, tiny coral beads is 3.2mm. The size of small coral beads around the clasp is 2mm. The size 14k gold beads are 2mm and 3mm.
The necklace is beautified with a glorious clasp of antique gold and natural coral. This is a traditional Dutch coral necklace...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Mano Figa Holding Heart Agate Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant with a chain crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features good luck charm “Mano Figa” and a heart encrusted with agate.
Weight: 2.51g
P...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
Victorian Faceted Amethyst & Cannetille Gold Filigree Drop Necklace 18 Karat Gol
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period amethyst, and gold bead drop necklace. Centered by a briolette cut amethyst pendant, suspended from a beautifully embellished gold mount. Framed by alternating fac...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, yellow vitreous guilloche enamel with ornamental paillons in the shape of a six-rayed star, diameter...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian 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
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, turquoise vitreous guilloche enamel with ornamental paillons in the shape of a six-rayed star, diame...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Hand Engraved Pearl Set Cross in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period hand engraved cross set with seven round white pearls.
Comprised of a pearl set naiveté shaped pendant bale from which suspends an o...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Pendant Blue Enamel Centre Star Set Natural Coral
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Pendant
15ct Gold
Circa 1860
A Stunning, Victorian Piece. Beautiful, Turquoise Blue Enamel Centre, Set with Pretty, St...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Lilac Enamel Guilloche 13 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with infinity symbol, 18k white gold, Victoria Collection, translucent lilac vitreous enamel, guilloche, paillons, 13 diamonds,...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Large Silver Victorian Floral Bird Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket
Silver- Acid Tested
Circa 1880
Lovely double sided, Victorian oval shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with hand carve...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Monogrammed Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Victorian locket with a beautiful high-karat finish. The inside of the locket is decorated with a lovely floral paper. The back of the locket is open to be persona...
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1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1880s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.1 grams.
Total weight is 0.60 carat old cut diamond.
Total weight is 0.15 ct rose cut diamond.
The diamond is has s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity ...
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1880s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Pearl Harp Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Harp Necklace
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Beautiful, Victorian harp shaped, pendant necklace. Set with pretty, natural seed pearls & fabulous...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Petite 22K Gold Nugget Charm with 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful charm features a single a gold nugget hung from an elegant oval bail. The gold nugget has a wonderful texture and unique shape. The free form dimensions of gold nugget...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Victorian Floral Enamel Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket
Silver- Tested
Circa 1880
Lovely sized, Victorian oval shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with hand carved detailing ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Hair Locket Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart pendant is set with bright turquoise blue enamel, pe...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Giulloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, middle blue vitreous enamel with ornamental paillon in the shape o...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Granulate Antique Fancy Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of stylized double cable link chain
Accented by granulation along edges of links
Completed by spring clasp closure
Stamped with Portuguese hallmarks for 18 karat gold
Circ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Watch Chain Link Necklace in Yellow and Rose Gold Engraved
Located in Berkeley, CA
Transforming you to a different place and time this stunning necklace is both regal and substantial. A gorgeous Late Victorian necklace made with both 9K Yellow Gold and 18K Yellow G...
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1860s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Coral & Pearl Brooch/Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Coral Brooch/Pendant
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1875
An Absolutely Stunning Piece of Fine Victorian Jewellery. Set in Rose Gold, This Beautiful Piece Boasts a Magnificent, H...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum, white gold, Antique Edwardian diamond, and emerald pendant necklace. The edwardian era was called Belle époque (beautiful era) in France.
The delicate center emerald weighs...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Silver Engraved Flat Link Collar Necklace Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This beautiful Victorian collar is made up of flat engraved speciality links alternating between raised, foliate carved connectors which are centrally adorned with heart detailed lin...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart shape centering an old European cut diamond
Weighing approximately 0.08 carat - eye clean and bright
Bead set in the center of an engraved starburst motif
Hinge...
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1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Black Enamel 'In Memory Of' Mourning Locket
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A very charming antique Victorian rose and yellow gold mourning locket. This beautiful oval locket features an engraved front and back. The front is decorated with black enamel aroun...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique 14K Gold Filigree and Cannetille Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century Dutch cross pendant created with fine wire and cannetille work. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with a repoussé design throughout the cross...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Circa 1880s Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition..
Total weight 5 grams..
Diamond totally about 0.50 carat..
Clarity is diamond H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3...
Total chain lenght is 45 cm.
Please contact f...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Antique 20.34 Carat Opal and 4.63 Carat Diamond Silver Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 20.34 carat opal and 4.63 carat diamond, silver gilt cross pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections
This stunning, large and magnificent antique pendant has been crafted in silver.
The pierced decorated, ornate cross design is hollow in nature, embellished with a scrolling decoration to the crossbar terminals.
The centre of the cross is ornamented with a cabochon cut opal, encompassed with a silver border embellished with twenty-four Old Dutch cut diamonds.
The silver gilt cross is embellished with five stunning collet set oval cabochon cut opals.
The central point of the cross bars is accented with four individually collet set Old Dutch cut diamonds.
Each scrolling crossbar terminal is embellished with forty-six diamonds, in a combination of pavé and individual collet silver settings; the lower vertical crossbar incorporates a further twenty-eight diamonds, completing the design.
This opal pendant suspends from an 18' contemporary 18 ct gold trace chain via a detachable intricate ring loop, accented with scrolling decoration embellished with a magnificent cabochon opal and impressive old Dutch cut diamonds.
This stunning and versatile antique pendant can also be worn as a brooch via a hinged pin and clasp fastening to the reverse.
This antique opal cross pendant...
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Antique Green Enamel and Pearl Heart pendant brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Green Enamel and Pearl Heart pendant brooch is simply divine.
A beautifully designed piece it is crafted in 9ct yellow gold in a hear...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Enamel Heart Nude Goddess Maiden Playing Harp Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful nude goddess maiden lady playin...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
French Lucky Four Leaf Clover 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky four-leaf clover or shamrock set with four pear-shaped blue sapphire and paste leaves, centring a rose-cut diamo...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1870 Festoon Drop Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with 96.65 Cts Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian 19th century Festoon drop Necklace with Turquoises.
A magnificent and exceptional piece of jewelry, most probably British created during the mid Victorian era (1840-1901),...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Antique Certified No Heat Huge Pendant 4.63 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA Certified Giant Unheated Red Ruby and Diamond Vintage 4.63 Carat Pendant and Box! Transparent Natural Burma Rubies Set in Solid Heavy Platinum &...
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Late 18th Century Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 19.30 Ct. Madeira Citrine Diamond Pearl Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find
This authentic Victorian period pendant is 1880 ca.
Very pretty and distinctive from the period designed with a gorgeous bow topping the oval shape main pendant of fine gem...
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1880s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Spiritual Armour Necklace - Hand-sewn with Patented technique-3 months to make
Located in Hamburg, DE
Spiritual Armour Necklace is made for those who want to make a statement and are not shy of making an entrance. For the spiritual warrior who lives life fullest at every given moment...
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2010s Asian Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Round Diskos Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel 15.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, opalescent white vitreous guilloche enamel, diameter app. 15.0 mm
About the creator Victor Mayer
Victor Mayer is inter...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain
9ct Rose Gold Stamped 375
Circa 1880
Beautiful, Victorian fancy link chain. The chain is comprised of paper clip styl...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 14k Spring Chain Necklace 26"
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful spring chain from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This wonderful piece is crafted in 14kt rosy yellow gold to form a fabulous necklace! The chain is comprised of simple curb...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Belle-Epoque 18kt Yellow Gold Pendant with Amethyst
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Belle Époque 18kt Yellow Gold Pendant with Amethyst is a stunning piece of Victorian-style jewelry that exudes elegance and timeless charm. T...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mindi Mond Victorian Turquoise Briolette Diamond Gold Snake Pendant
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
From our Reconceived Collection….
An original Victorian Circa 1880’s textured gold turquoise brooch has been reimagined for contemporary wear. The briolette diamond dangling catches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Unheated Ceylon Vintage 11.12 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY... GIA CERTIFIED PLATINUM 11.26 CARAT UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND ANTIQUE PENDANT! 7.24 CARAT TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED NATURAL NO HEAT SAPPHIRE. Gorgeous Big Sapphire is Crowned With 4.02 Carats of Sparkling White European Cut Diamonds. Authentic Antique 100 Years Old...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace, chunky mariner link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite chain necklace.
The necklace features large, chunky, fancy mariner style Links, interlocking along the length and it fastens with a black lacquered...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Antique Victorian Long 18k yellow Gold Guard Chain Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
18k yellow gold Victorian guard chain, 144cm in length. Featuring hand-engraved panel links and fine double belcher style chain links. Secured by a screw-in swivel catch.
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 14.8 grams
Measurements: Length 144cm
Era: Victorian Circa 1890
Antique guard chains...
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1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Two Colour Gold Victorian Pearl Swallow Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Pendant
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian 15ct yellow gold swallow pendant. A lovely conversion from a brooch to pendant. Set with pretty,...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous and unique chatelaine purse from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in solid 14kt yellow gold and sterling silver, this ornate coin purse features a beautiful...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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 piece is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold and features incredible 3-dimensional d...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Lady with Lamb Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Necklace, 1920s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the early 20th century
- Pendant measures 2" x 1.5"
- 18" gold-filled chain (not original to piece)
- Carved shell cameo featuring a woman in hoop skirt and hat with baby lamb motif
- Pendant can be removed from chain and worn as a brooch...
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1920s Unknown Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Original Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Original Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Pendant. An array of old rose cut diamonds surrounding vibrant pear shaped turquoise s...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Black Enamel & Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel & Pearl Necklace
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Beautiful, hand made, long Victorian necklace. Features alternating black enamel & natural seed pearl links joined tog...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
9K Gold Cabochon Amethyst Heart Renaissance Style Pendant on 14K Gold Chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Amethyst Heart-Shaped (Spade) Renaissance Style Pendant
is a striking piece of Italian Retro jewelry
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Featuring a heart-shaped cabochon Natural Amethyst,
bezel set within ...
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1960s Italian Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Large Antique Banded Agate and Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Victorian period agate and gold cross pendant, the polished banded agate crucifix with beaded gold terminals and a polished gold bail, in 18k. (Chain sold separately...
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1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Emerald 18 Kt Silver Boxed necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Glam!
This beautiful antique necklace is Victorian period, 1870 ca.
An unique design of eternal beauty expressing the endless elegance of that time period
Hand crafted of s...
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1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 9 Carat Albert Chain, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This unique Albert chain, dates back to the 1900s. It features gently graduating links made from 9 carat rose gold. Each gold link is individually hallmarked, and ends in a solid gol...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Gold Etruscan Locket with Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Substantial Victorian Etruscan Locket in 14k gold with Half Pearls from the mid 19th Century. Elaborate Etruscan decoration throughout. Origi...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18K And 14K Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 17.7 grams.
Total weight is diamond about 0.60 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity.
The chain part 18k gold And gemstones part 1...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY GOLDSTONE CROSS
Located in New York, NY
This antique goldstone cross was made in the 19th century, but it has a decidedly modern appeal. The cross's goldstone surface is a burnt orange color, with metallic flecks that spar...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
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.
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