Victorian Link 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
Recognized Seller Listings
Antique 18kt Rose Gold Albert/Fob Watch Chain
Located in Firenze, IT
The Albert chain, or Prince Albert chain as it is also known by was designed in the 1800's for Prince Albert to fit through a waist coat and hold a pocket watch on one end and the ke...
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Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
French Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold 34 3/4 Long Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable link chain with fourteen pearl bead stations
Ranging from 4.0 to 5.0 mm near-round in shape
Cream, white, and pink in body color
With strong iridescence throughou...
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1860s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Double Curb Link 60" Long Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a double curb link chain
Completed by large spring clasp closure
Stamped for 15 karat gold
Circa: 1870s
Width at widest: 1/8 inch
Total length: 60 inches
Total weight: ...
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1870s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Cut Diamond Riviera Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old cut diamond riviera gold and silver necklace.
The Old Cut Diamond Riviera Gold and Silver Necklace is a timeless piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Carved Jade and Gold Necklace 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s-1890s, 14k. This magnificent antique necklace features sumptuous gold-work set with beautiful antique Chinese carved jade. The look is vintage chic at its Victorian best...
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1880s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Necklace And Earrings, 61.28 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite matching set of a diamond necklace and earrings showcases an impressive 42.11 carats of rose cut diamonds, complemented by 19.17 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian French Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Rolo Link Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of 1.5 mm split rolo link chain with fifteen pearl stations throughout
Pearls are 3.5 mm near-round white in body color with strong iridescence
Completed by large spring cl...
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1860s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Chain Necklace c1890s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This 62-inch-long antique French necklace features elegant handmade filigree elements. Stylishly versatile, it can be worn long, wrapped once, or layered w...
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1890s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in excellent condition, with no damaged links, stains, or damage of any kind. The original c...
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1830s English Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Link Long Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of knot-style links with single jump rings
Suspending a spinning dog clip clasp
Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold
Circa: 1870s
Width...
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1870s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a ro...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Infinity Link 66.5 IN Long Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of twisted infinity links
Alternating with round jump rings
Completed by large stylized lobster clasp closure
Tested as 18 karat gold
Circa: 1880's
Width at widest: 1/4 in...
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1880s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link 64 1/2 IN Long Antique Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable link chain alternating with elongated oval links
Centering infinity motif filigree
Completed by large fob lobster clasp
Tested as 14 karat gold
Circa: 1860s
Width ...
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1860s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Navette Link 40 IN Long Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of navette-shaped links alternating with bisected and oval-shaped links
Each navette centers a filigree scroll motif with milgrain detail
Completed by spring clasp closure
...
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1860s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Navette Link 60 IN Long Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of navette-shaped links alternating with bisected and oval-shaped links
Each navette centers scroll motif filigree with milgrain detail
Completed by large spring clasp clos...
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1860s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold French Victorian Heart Navette Link Long Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of navette-shaped links alternating with bisected and oval-shaped links
Each navette centers whiplash and heart motif filigree with milgrain detail
Completed by large sprin...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Braided Chain Fob Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 14k gold fob necklace, featuring braided chain design with filigree end links. Necklace is 20" long and 3/8" wide. The pendant link dro...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
A Victorian Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian yellow gold collar necklace, with interlocking links in diamond pattern, made in yellow gold with hidden clasp, circa 1870, unm...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold French Decorative Fringe Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
A flexible, sleek 18 Kt Gold chain in abstract fringe design was made in France in c. 1870.
French jewelers are known to be exceptional jewelry masters and have had this reputation f...
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1870s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold Link Necklace, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A lovely 14k gold link choker from the Victorian era, fitted with a period gold-filled cylindrical clasp.
19th century
16 1/2 ( cm) long; the links 1/8 in. ( cm) wide.
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1890s American Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Earrings Suite, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed decorative, trefoil design, gallery strip bezel settin...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Victorian Long 15 Kt Gold Long Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
A 32.5 gram Victorian 15 Kt gold long guard chain with beveled beads, tubular links and round links that alternate horizontally and vertically. The chain is greater in texture than are plain chains...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chain is comprised of oval shaped links. Centering a smaller oval and gold bead. Alternating with oval shaped cable chain. Completed by large spring clasp closure. Stamped with Frenc...
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1840s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1800's, Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Filigree Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chain is comprised of navette shaped links centering gold rings with curling filigree surround. Alternating with ridged oval and round links. Completed by spring clasp closure. Teste...
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Early 1800s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Navette 30 1/2 Inch Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of grooved navette form links. Centering a filigree scroll motif. Connected by cable link chain. Completed by spring clasp closure. With French hallmarks for 18 karat gold....
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1890s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Prince Albert Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Prince Albert Chain in Sterling has interesting links that vary in size and direction. There are wiggly square links, alternating horizon...
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1850s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century 18 Carat Gold Link Chain
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century 18ct gold link chain, with textured figure of eight links, all in yellow gold, circa 1880, length 114cm, width 0.6cm, gross weight ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Important Giuliano Enamel Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Important Carlo and Arthur Giuliano enamel, diamond and sapphire necklace signed C & AG, the necklace comprising pierced feathered scrollwork sections finely enamelled with black...
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Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early Victorian Chrysoberyl and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian chrysoberyl necklace, the thirty-eight graduating chrysoberyls ranging approximate from 5.1 x 6.3mm to 8.7 x 10 mm each set wi...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold
Estate Moonstone and Gold Necklace of Graduated Oblong Links
Located in New York, NY
A gold and moonstone antique style rivière necklace comprised of graduated oblong cabochon moonstones in claw settings, in 14k.
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20th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster necklace, consisting of thirteen sapphire and diamond clusters, each set with a cushion-cut sapphire surrounded by a rose-cut diamond se...
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Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Seed Pearl Floral Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian seed pearl floral necklace, with circular flower clusters suspending gold leaves set with seed pearls alternating with trefoil motif d...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14kt/Sterling Diamond Foliate Necklace with Emerald Diamond Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this necklace is comprised of twelve feminine foliate link...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Victorian Necklace Amethyst and Amber 59" Sautoir
Located in Southbury, CT
This Victorian-era (circa 1880) silver, butterscotch amber, and amethyst sautoir is approximately 59" in length, allowing you to wear it as a long, dr...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Amethyst, Silver
Late Victorian Amethyst and Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian amethyst and rock crystal necklace, the seven oval-shaped amethysts surrounded by a cluster of round-cut rock crystal set in silver to yellow gold, each cluster sepa...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster necklace, the necklace consisting of thirty-two graduating sapphire and diamond clusters, each ...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold collar necklace, consisting of fancy polished yellow gold links and hidden-clasp, marked 15ct gold, circa 1880, measuring approx...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond Riviere necklace, consisting of fifty-six graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds ranging from 0.3 to 2 carats, weighing a total of 34....
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1880s British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Antique Necklace
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic Victorian style silver and gold Diamond necklace. The length of the chain is 19 inches, with a south sea pearl pendant hanging from it.
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Edwardian French 18 Karat/Platinum Alternating Link Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite French-made mixed metals chain from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! This beautiful, weighty piece features a pattern of 18kt rose gold chain that alternates with sections o...
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1880s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous gold book chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This amazing handmade piece is crafted in rich 15kt yellow gold and comprised of alternatin...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, French. Featuring fine detail and superb construction, this antique French necklace has a stylish town and country look. The...
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1890s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Faceted Amethyst and Cannetille Wirework Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A dramatic and breathtaking amethyst link necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece is comprised of 16 faceted amethyst stones resting in an ornate 15kt yellow go...
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1880s Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 15k Gold
1870s Carved 18k Coral Gold Link Necklace, Torre del Greco, Italy
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful carved coral necklace designed as a graduated line of twenty-nine oval coral cameos carved in high relief, most likely by the master engravers of Torre del Greco...
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1870s Italian Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1880. A gold and silver necklace with one central florette set with a natural round pearl surrounded by eight petals, each set with ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique French 64-Inch Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, France. This 64-inch-long antique French necklace features stylishly traditional handmade filigree elements. Worn long, wra...
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1890s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
An Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Turquoise Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
How exciting it was to discover this rare beauty of Persian turquoise and natural pearls, still resting in its original fitted box. A garden of blooms for the neckline, in clear blue...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique garnet and pearl set snake necklace. Set with three oval old cut garnets in closed back claw settings with a combined weight of 4.00 carats, flanked by two round cabochon gar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k 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 Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian French Silver Gold Washed Serpent Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian French Silver Gold Washed Serpent Chain A French Gold Washed. Sterling long chain has a glorious fierce corkscrew curled serpent at bottom. The c...
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1860s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Georgian Gold Necklace with Topaz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold elegant Georgian necklace set with 18 graduating oval facetted oval topazes each richly decorated with cannetille and granulatio...
Category
1840s French Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Saltwater Button Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique silver-topped gold necklace is composed of thirty button pearls ranging in size, and more than eighteen carats of old mine-cut diamonds which frame them. A classic desig...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
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