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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Belle Époque
Antique Round Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds, Old Mine Cut Sapphire Cluster Pendant
Located in Joelton, TN
Description:
Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Round Pendant, a stunning cluster design that seamlessly blends a lovely patina with old-world charm with timeless beauty.
Featur...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Turquoise Pearl Necklace Bow Motif Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold Turquoise and Pearl Bow Motif pendant and necklace chain. The pendant features a gorgeous long oval turquoise cabochon. The turquo...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO FABULOUS BALES INCLUDING A LARGE DOG CLIP BALE ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15 carat yellow gold perfectly.
Stone Diameter: 2mm
Pin Length: 39mm
Weight: 2.3g
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Necklace 18 Karat Gold Hand Carved Coral Beads and Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent and very rare Antique Victorian - Art Deco Coral Necklace of graduated hand carved Coral Beads with Forget Me Not Flow...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet heart pendant, Puffy heart
Located in NEWARK, GB
The sweetest little antique puffy heart pendant.
Victorian era it is carved from inky black Whitby Jet with a silver plated jump ring and Jet bale.
Well carved with a lovely chunky...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Prussian Eagle Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of fancy link chain suspending a Prussian eagle pendant from white gold surmount
Stylized with a floating banner crown, curling tail, tongue, and fanning wings
Centering a...
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1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14Y Vintage Nephrite Jade Cabochon Fob/Seal Pendant
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Unique Victorian fob pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold and bezel set with a nephrite jade cabochon. Fobs were often worn at the end of pocket watch chains or on lapel pins in Victor...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 15.8 grams.
Totally is diamond about 2.80 carat.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is chain lenght 50 cm.
Please ...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.5 grams.
Totally is rose cut diamond 0.65 ct.
Totally is old cut diamond 0.50 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clari...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Emerald Necklace Pendant - 0.59ct Emerald and 0.5ct Diamond Halo, 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Jewelry Material: White Gold 18k (the gold has been tested by a professional)
Total Carat Weight: 1.6ct (Approx.)
Total Metal Weight:4.47 g
Size: Pendant:19.25 x 11.36 mm ...
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2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold Dragonfly Diamond Necklace Pendant Gold Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Yellow Gold Dragonfly Diamond Necklace Pendant Gold Dragonfly Necklace
Metal
Yellow Gold
Diamond Clarity Grade
clerity VS-SI
Base Metal
Yellow Gold
Type
Necklace
Colour...
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2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dangling Natural Diamond Sprinkle Necklace 14k Solid Gold Necklace 18 inch
Located in Chicago, IL
Dangling Natural Diamond Sprinkle Necklace 14k Solid Gold Necklace 18 inch
Number of Diamonds
15
Gross Weight
2.81 Grams Approx
Pendant Shape
Round
...
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2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold oval Victorian locket style pendant necklace with transparent glass and 18 karat yellow gold floral design, assembled to a handmade 18 karat yellow gold chai...
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1850s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Vinaigrette Foster & Bailey "A"
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE LOCKET OR PERFUME VINAIGRETTE BY THE ESTEEMED AMERICAN SILVERSMITH FOSTER & BAILEY.
THE SILVER LOCKET PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART. IT HAS BEAUTIFUL ACANTHUS LEAF SCROLL MOTIF AND FLOWER MOTIF REPOUSSE DESIGNS AND ENGRAVING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOCKET. ON ONE SIDE IS THE VICTORIAN INITIAL...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Interlocking Open Circle 14k Solid Gold Diamond Pendant Minimalist Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Interlocking Open Circle 14k Solid Gold Diamond Pendant Minimalist Wedding Gift
Base Metal
Yellow Gold, 14k
Diamond Weight
0.12 Cts Approx
Metal
Yellow G...
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Vinaigrette 10 Carat Yellow Gold Perfume Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Try to go back in time to the Early Victorian era and imagine how many wonderful stories this spectacular piece has to tell.
Meticulously crafted in 10 carat yellow gold, this ornate vinaigrette locket...
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Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15k Turquoise Heart Locket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed heart shaped locket featuring Classic Victorian motif with filagree in a buttery rich 15k yellow gold. This unique piece features a beautiful Turquoise cabochon ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Victorian Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front Stamped
*The term gold front & back is often used to describe antique gold lockets which have a front back made from gold.
The go...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Baby rings were popular sentimental jewelry items in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Babies wore them for their christenings, or for photos, or (ickily) for their funerals, or mot...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
Vintage 1986 Small English 9ct Gold Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our vintage 1980s locket features an ornate engraving set in a heart design. The heart shaped locket opens to reveal two areas pictures could be placed. The locket hangs from a new 9...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Rolled Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian pendant featuring large oval locket set in yellow rolled gold. The interior of the locket has a hinged glass window, with a beautiful ornate design. The pendant hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain.
Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting a thick layer of gold that is fused by heat to create one or both sides of a base metal of brass or copper. Usually rolled gold consists of 5% gold. This process was patented in England in 1817; it became popular in the 1920's and 1930's and was used in high quality vintage jewellery...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Antique Victorian Coral Padlock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind hand carved coral padlock features two cherub figures on each side of the lock. The gold findings on the padlock have been tested at 14k gold.
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Antique Victorian oval 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace takes us back in time with its intricate engraved design. Handmade from...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 3.50 ct.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
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...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Necklace and pendant set with diamonds 14k white gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with old mine cut and rose diamonds. 3.00ct - 45cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 1.0 mm wide....
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet mourning locket, AEI, hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian era mourning locket.
It is finely hand carved from inky black Whitby Jet, domed at the front with the engraved letters AEI which stand for Amity Eterni...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
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 Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Buckle Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Buckle Pendant
15ct Gold Stamped
Victorian Circa 1860
Beautiful Buckle Pendant Set with Fabulous Turquoise & Seed Pearls
Measures Approx ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx & Banded Agate Victorian Fob Pendant 9k Carved Intaglio Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1870s - 1880s
Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Onyx
Cut: Carved Intaglio
Color: Black
Size: 19.6mm x 19.7mm
Natural Banded Agate
Color:...
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1870s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Era Silver and Gold pentant with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible luscious Emerald forward pendant. This piece dates back to the late victorian period and features a large round emerald at the center surrounded by 6 smaller square emeral...
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Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
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 en...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Onyx Shield Double Sided Locket with Pearl Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully large carved onyx locket in the shape of a shield. The carved onyx is wrapped in luxe 14k gold detailing, including an ornate filagree bail affixing it to an 18in round l...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late Victorian Lacloche Frères Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Book Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold book with a detailed curved spine and engraved bow garland motif covers
Opens on a hinge via latch closure to reveal four picture frames designed as pages
Frames ...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Tassel Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Tassel Pendant
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian era gold pendant. Almost shield shaped, with exceptional g...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
French Vernon Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
A lovely antique medal featuring the profile of the haloed Virgin Mary, embossed with the words "Virgo Virginum". The back is engr...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Star Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 15ct yellow gold pendant from the Victorian era. It has been crafted into the shape of a six pointed star and set with an array of dome...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Poodle Dog King Charles Spaniel Coral Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Art Deco Hand Carved Poodle or King Charles Spaniel Dog Coral Pendant or Charm in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The head of the adorable dog is exqui...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Enamel Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 50.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 5.25 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally lenght is necklace 46 cm.
Acid tested to be 1...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Square Pendant Omega Choker Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Sparkling Square Pendant Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to fin...
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1980s German High Victorian Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
20th Century Belle Epoque Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold.
This delightful antique necklace features a fine gourmette chain supporting a floral arabesque pendant with a central rose-cut diamond held in place...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum.
A charming antique gold pendant featuring a small daisy flower with cabochon-cut emerald at its heart and rose-cut diamonds set in mille...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Sunflower Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptionally crafted necklace from the Victorian era. The frame of this multi-layered antique pendant has been formed into the shape of a sunflower with a semi-round...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Giuliano Pearl Cherub Pendant Necklace
By Giuliano
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique pearl set necklace from the iconic, Carlo Giuliano. The pendant here has been crafted into a shape of an ascending cherub ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold pendant with rose cut diamond 0.25ct set in silver
detailed description
The pendant is 2.5 cm high and 1.8 cm wide
Weight: 4.6 grams
Occupied with:
33 - (1.3 mm - 2.8 m...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond heart pendant dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from both 18ct yellow gold silver with each frame over...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace.
The necklace features large, chunky, fancy mariner style Links, interl...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Amethyst Etruscan Revival Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE AMETHYST VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 10-14 KARAT GOLD PENDANT NECKLACE.
The exquisite necklace has a briolette faceted natural amethyst drop with a finely d...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Diamond, Glass Ruby Doublets and Green Glass Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Exquisite Victorian-era Cross Brooch Pendant. Securely Hand set with 0.75tcw Old Mine cut Diamonds, Glass Ruby Doublets and Green glass. Intricately...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, 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.
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian era 18K gold garnet diamond pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a breathtaking Victorian era garnet and diamond pendant. This remarkable piece showcases a magnificent large garnet cabochon in a rare t...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant.
It is a larger piece much larger than say a quizzing glass and is more the size of a traditional small magnifying glass...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Star Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant or Brooch in a stunning star motif. The early oval locket pendant is...
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19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 9k gold Dog watch key fob, Citrine, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
They say good things come in small packages and that is certainly the case with this magnificent piece.
This is an early Victorian watch key and fob in 9ct gold, not just any old ke...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
GIA Certified 2.21 Carats Type IIa Faint Pink IF Heart Cut Diamond Ring Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this majestic ring set with a 2.21 carats GIA certified heart cut Faint Pink diamond accented with colorless pear shape diamonds of 3,305 carats in total al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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