Victorian Drop Necklaces
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
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Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s
This magnificent Victorian era pendant / brooch is designed as a large Byzantine (frequently called Maltese) cross set with bright white diamonds, gray pearls, and vivid...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Victorian Large Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870
A finely crafted in silver-topped gold (front – silver; back – gold) Victorian era brooch / pendant is designed as a stylized flowerhead, centered with a large (10 mm) na...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Antique Victorian Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Perfect turquoise in pellet shaped, are set in crossing scrolls and joined by scrolls of .70 cts rough cut antique diamonds repeating their form beneath a frilly diamond bow. Unquest...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Jill Garber French Porcelain Cherub with Mother-of-Pearl and Turquoise Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
A romantic large antique French hand painted porcelain depicting a cherub cradling a basket of pink roses dating to the nineteenth century stands front and center in this one of a ki...
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2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Jill Garber Nineteenth Century Goddess Cameo with Mother-of-Pearl Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
An important one of a kind antique Victorian hand carved Goddess cameo in 14 karat gold engraved mounting is bezel set within beading to gracefully hang ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Emerald & Diamond Convertible Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent piece of jewelry dates back to the 19th century when jewelry was handcrafted with incredibly labor-intensive processes where malleable metal was hammered into intric...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Style Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in US
Victorian Style Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Fantastic Pendant Modeled after one of the most extravagant time periods. Featuring numerous diamonds and lustrous seed pearls sprinkled throughout the expertly crafted mesh 18K...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Diamond Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
This stunning Victorian necklace features an Old Mine Cut pear shape diamond weighing 1.44 carats. It is srrounded by 12 round Old Mine Cut diamond ...
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1860s American Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Diamond Gold Landscape Moss Agate Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
A wondrous specimen piece of agate known as moss agate exhibits the likeness of a tree naturally formed. The stone was chosen for its natural pattern and cut then smoothly polished t...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Victorian French Jet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Victorian French Jet pendant necklace of oval jet links with a 3 dimensional pendant of hexagonal cut jet stones. Incredibly modern in design. France 1870'...
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1870s French Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Victorian Emerald Diamond Pendant or Brooch, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
8ct gold and silver set Victorian, Diamond and Emerald Pendant or Brooch circa 1860
Floral and scroll motif design in 18ct yellow gold with emerald tips to the flowers with an articulated pear shaped diamond drop of approx 1.0ct. Very well matched Emeralds with large central stone.
Three main transitional cut (old mine) diamonds of approx 0.25ct each (0.75cts in total). Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with “silver Set” channel setting , approx 3.0ct total.
Total diamond weight: approx 4.75 ct, G/H/I, VS2-SI2.
Setting diamonds in gold with a thin layer of silver, “silver set”, was a technique used in the Georgian/Victorian/Art Nouveau period as white coloured gold and platinum were not yet available. A very thin layer of silver was applied to the gold, on which the diamonds were set, to show them off to their best advantage (as the yellow would reflect and distort the white colour of the diamonds).
In fitted period box, by Hunt and Roskell, Jewellers to Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
Detachable 18ct brooch...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant Silver on Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This cute Victorian pendant is held in silver on gold 750 which is a typical combination for that period. The pendant is set with 39 old cut diamonds totaling approximate 3.10 carats...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Era Antique 7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1870
A charming antique stylized flower gold pendant is densely set with approximately 7 carats of sparkling rose cut diamonds of various shapes and sizes. The petals are separ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Necklace with Graduated Link Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully carved, gutta percha necklace has a wonderful, Victorian Gothic quality. The chain is bold, and the graduated links each have tw...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Jill Garber Goddesses Cameo with Mother-of-Pearl and Repousse Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This one of a kind necklace features a fine antique Georgian cameo depicting two Goddesses in 14 karat gold mounted within an elaborately engraved double frame with bronze crown drop connects to a generous mother-of-pearl infused chain. Consisting overall of five beautifully bezel set mother-of-pearl 30 x 22 mm cabochons, and two 25 x 18 mm cabochons, this treasure also contains two 2.50" antique nineteenth century English bezel set repousse' figural pendants - each depicting a pair of cherubs facing one another amongst elegant floral ornament. Six sacred antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Other, Bronze, Sterling Silver
Victorian Emerald Diamond Pendant or Brooch, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
18ct gold and silver set Victorian, Diamond and Emerald Pendant or Brooch circa 1860
Floral and scroll motif design in 18ct yellow gold with emerald tips to the flowers with an art...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Neapolitan Gold Locket Portrait Holder Oval Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Decorated with flowers and branches and colored stone, weight 6,7 gr.
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1850s Italian Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely and elegant Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar from the late 19th Century. Lovely graduated onyx drops fall from small gold deccorated half spheres ...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Early Victorian Amethyst Maltese Cross Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An early Victorian foiled back amethyst maltese cross pin and pendant suspended from a unique chain necklace accented by collet set foiled oval amethysts. The necklace is 14k gold, ...
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1860s Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Carved Necklace and Earrings, circa 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
The necklace designed as panels of carved classical motifs; a pair of earclips en suite; mounted in gold; length of necklace: 20in; length of earclips: 2in.
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1860s Italian Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian Triple Drop & Tassel Pendant Necklace in Mesh Silver Setting
Located in Milford, DE
A handmade Victorian-era statement necklace. Three drop pendants hang in sequence on a snake chain. Each features an elongated, open back, champagne/topaz colored crystal set in a sawtooth bezel. Two of the pendants are set in a decorative sterling silver mesh frame. These mesh settings have copper/bronze coloring on the folds to accent the centerpiece crystal. The bottom-most crystal is set in a sterling silver setting decorated with two flower motifs and dangling chain tassels.
This statement pendant hangs off a sterling silver snake chain necklace...
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20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Swiss Painted Enamel Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
A large antique finely painted enamel miniature of a Swiss girl set in a 14K gold, diamond and natural pearl pendant, made in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1860.
Estimated total diamond w...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Victorian Emerald Diamond Gold Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
An important early Victorian emerald and diamond swag necklace, the four swags each consisting of nine diamonds in cut-down silver collets, the centre th...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl and Enamel Necklace, circa 1865
Located in London, GB
Antique pearl and enamel necklace. A yellow gold necklace, suspending five graduating circular lockets, each set to centre with a round natur...
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1860s Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique diamond necklace, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond necklace. Set with one round old cut diamond in an open back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.20 carats, further set with one round old cut diamond in similar setti...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian 1.00 Carat Diamond and Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1870s Victorian Dragonfly motif Necklace features a Natural Free Form Pearl and Old Mine Diamonds in 14 Karat White Gold and Platinum. A Diamond Dragonfly charm...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Enameled Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An elaborate amethyst necklace from the Victorian period (ca1880)! This magnificent piece is crafted in 14kt yellow gold, and has a very decorative festoon design. There are 8 amethy...
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1880s Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Dog Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a brick link chain with a sides engraved cartouche containing a dog shaped plaque suspending two lines of the same design of the chain joined by a scroll engraved eleme...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Revivalist Owl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Revivalist Owl Necklace from the late 19th Century. Charming owl motif which signified knowledge and wisdom, rendered as a beautifully detailed gold bird on branch...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, 14k Gold
Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and elegant Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar from the late 19th Century. Lovely graduated onyx drops fall from small gold deccorated half spheres ...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Victorian Bold Yellow Gold Brooch and Earring Set, circa 1850
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A pair of bold Etruscan Revival antique earrings circa 1850. Beautiful granulation was executed with wonderful symmetry and expertise. Truly a high style antique set of gorgeous earr...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Late Victorian Sparkling Paste Sterling Silver Swag Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian sterling silver swag necklace set with gorgeous sparkling Old Mine-cut close-backed white paste stones. The pastes are in excellent condition. Circa 1880.
It is the ...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Other, Sterling Silver
Elegant Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fringed Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Victorian elegance in a stylish granulation adorned pendant. The rear compartment houses two locks of different colored curls of hair, and the front boasts a graduated, handmade fri...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Large Amethyst Natural Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Natural pearls scattered artfully in Art Nouveau scroll work surrounding an exquisite show-stopping pear shaped amethyst. The beautiful hand made chain measures 22 inches in length a...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Of neglige design, the flexible collar of gaspipe linking terminating in two tassels at the front with a locket at the centre decorated with a S motif set with enamel
length 450mm a...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Etruscan Coral Cab Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian necklace of gilt silver with etruscan applied wire work with cabochons of button coral. Every other link is decorated with wirework as is the clasp. Very high quali...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Carnelian Watch Fob Set
Located in New York, NY
Striking antique watch fob set distinctly designed in a mixture of 14 karat yellow and rose gold. The fob and the matching key with bezel cut vibrant co...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Old Mine Diamond Enamel Leaf Wreath Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS ENAMEL AND OLD MINE DIAMOND JEWEL AND OH SO DESIRABLE TODAY. THE BELLE EPOQUE VICTORIAN PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A WREATH IS COMPOSED OF ACANTHUS LEAVES WITH EIGHT ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Victorian Puffy Heart Pendant Charm Necklace Sterling Silver Turquoise Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian - Art Deco Puffy Heart Pendant or Charm Necklace in Sterling Silver with Turquoise adornments. The seven he...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Lava Cameo Pendant, 9k Gold, Grand Tour
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late 19th century Lava Cameo pendant.
It has a dark grey ashy tone, finely carved with the profile of a classical lady.
Lava Cameos and Lava stone jewellery ro...
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19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Pearl 15ct Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
This spectacular and ornate handmade Late Victorian pendant is an openwork foliate and scroll design, set with an old cut diamond in the centre weighing approximately 0.85ct in a rub...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold...
Antique Opal Pearl Flower Garland Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A ROMANTIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FIRE OPAL AND PEARL FLOWER GARLAND NECKLACE. THE STUNNING NECKLACE HAS SEVEN OF THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Black Onyx Locket Necklace Flower Motif Gold Pearl, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant necklace in Black Onyx, and Gold and Silver with Pearl adornments in a Flower Motif design. This is one of the most stu...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Victorian Cherub Angel Locket Enamel Pearl 12 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A rare and wonderful Victorian locket pendant with an image of a Winged Cherub or Angel in the sky with clouds below and playing a lute or lyre. The romantic and charming image is d...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Opal Vintage Pendant, 14K Yellow Gold and Nine Opals 2.0 ct total wt, circa 1975
Located in Austin, TX
We took a vintage opal pin and made a pendant out of it! The filigree design of the pendant is unbelievable and the fire in the Australian opals is s...
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL SIBERIAN AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A GORGEOUS SETTING WITH SEED PEARLS IN AN OPEN WORK FE...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Tricolor Poseidon Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian tricolor Poseidon themed locket. Unusual subject matter rendered in 3 tones of gold filled metal. 1880's USA.
Excellent condition.
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1880s American Antique Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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