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Period: Mid-19th Century
Georgian Diamond Silver Yellow Gold Necklace, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Georgian diamond necklace created in France in the 1830's. Understated, feminine and wearable, the necklace is a great addition to ...
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Unknown Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Emil Biedermann 1867 Austrian Important Presentation Agate Pendant in 19Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A highly important Austrian pendant-brooch in 19 Karats by Emil Biedermann (1830-1900).
An exceptionally rare and gorgeous over sized presentation cameo piece, created in Vienna in 1867 by Emil Biedermann. The Biedermann jewelry house, was located in the number 13 of the popular aristocratic Graben street. They was granted in 1850, by the emperor Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), with the Austrian Imperial House Warrant, appointing the jewelry house as the purveyors to the court and "Kammerlieferant" (Chamber Jeweler).
The company was founded by Michael Lazar Biedermann (born 1769 as Michael Lazar in Bratislava) who at fifteen, was apprenticed to an engraver in Vienna. He became a seal-engraver and adopted the name Biedermann in 1792. He was entrusted, with the engraving of the imperial seals and by 1800 was enabled to open a Jeweler's store in Vienna.
In the last years of his company, Emil Biedermann was also purveyor to the royal Serbian court and to the grand ducal Saxon court.
This piece feature a fabulous three-dimensional cameo piece, carved from a three layered of natural agate, with color's gradations; from translucent orange brown, opalescent gray, to frosted white.
The quality of the carving is exceptional, with intricate thorough details. For example, the ear and the incised lines of the hair are magnificent. The carving depicts, the dressed portrait bust of the classical Greek-Roman goddess, Diana the huntress, facing to the right. Most probably the model used, was the ancient sculpture at the Albertina Museum.
The fabulous mounting frame is crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 19 karats, with geometric Austrian elements. It is suited at the reverse, with a hinged horizontal pin to be wear as a brooch and a flexible removable discrete adapter to be used into a chain.
This piece have a total weight of 72.9 grams and a measures of 77 mm by 80 mm by 28 mm (3.03 x 3.15 x 1.1 inches).
The agate piece is signed at the reverse by the carver-cutter artist (unknown) and numbered 361.
Is stamped with multiples Austrian hallmarks; twice with the mark for Vienna, the Austrian mark for the guaranty of the 19 kt gold...
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Austrian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo, Turquoise Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant depicting Nyx Goddess of Night after Bertel Thorvald...
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Italian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
19th century oval brooch-pendant decorated with a cameo depicting a young woman in Renaissance taste. Gold openwork mounts, heightened with pearls.
1...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
GIA Certified 4.50 Carat Oval Emerald Victorian Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade Victorian antique emerald pendant necklace circa 1860s. 4.50ct oval emerald center stone, set in a natural patina pendant setting. The 19.25 inch chain also has natural pati...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Locket
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian blue enamel, pearl and diamond locket, to the centre a 18th century miniature portrait depicting the head of a lady in a blue dress, within a border of old-cut diamonds on a blue enamel oval mount set with half pearls and rose-cut diamonds in foliate motifs, brooch pin to back and detachable pearl and diamond set pendant loop, inscribed to back "Frances Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham died September 27th 1734, with fitted case, circa 1840, measuring 4.2 x 2.5 cm, gross weight 17.1 grams.
This antique locket is in good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Unmarked tested as 18ct gold.
A delightful antique portrait brooch...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00 Carat Cushion Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful mid-century 1860's antique aqua, diamond and pearl pendant necklace. 5.00ct cushion cut aquamarine center stone, set in a handmade platinum and ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early Victorian 2.50ct Diamond Clover Pendant, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1860s, this early Victorian pendant is a beautiful piece of history. The clover design drops from a wonderfully crafted fleur de lis shaped bail, both set with old...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century French Paste Cut Glass and Silver Opulent Collar
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Paste Cut Glass and Silver Opulent Collar
H 4.9 cm x 6.3 cm
24 grams
Ribbon Included
Category
French Belle Époque Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Italian Papal 22K Gold Micro Mosaic Cross Pendant, 1850 - 1860s
Located in Braintree, GB
A rare and historically significant mid-19th century Italian cross pendant, meticulously crafted in 22 karat yellow gold and intricately decorated with fine micro mosaic work. Made in the Papal workshops of the Vatican, the pendant is stamped with the Vatican mark—denoting its origin from ecclesiastical ateliers under direct Papal patronage.
The cross features a highly detailed micro mosaic scene at its centre, depicting two cherubic angel heads amid clouds, flanked by intricate star-pointed terminals adorned with Christian iconography and floral motifs. The craftsmanship is extraordinary, with thousands of minute tesserae forming vibrant patterns in rich blues, whites, and reds. A large, ridged gold bail with fine beading accommodates a substantial chain or cord.
The reverse is closed with a protective glass compartment (original to the piece), likely intended for a relic or devotional image, preserving its devotional function.
Specifications:
Origin: Papal Workshops, Vatican
Date: c.1850s–1860s
Metal: 22K yellow gold (marked)
Decoration: Hand-set glass micro mosaic...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Victorian Blister Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, antique Victorian blister pearl and 0.42 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of ou...
Category
Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendentif Saint-Esprit d'Aurillac du milieu du 19ème siècle orné de citrines
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendentif Saint-Esprit d'Aurillac ancien en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) du milieu du 19ème siècle, orné d'émail et de citrines montées sur paillons.
Poids total du bijou : 8,87 g e...
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French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Victorian Silver and Diamond Flower Pendant with Pearl on 10K Gold Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This is an early Victorian flower pendant set in silver, hanging from a 10k gold chain. The pendant is a delicate flower that contains Old Mine Cut diamonds within its petals. Each d...
Category
Unknown Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two matching fob pendants with cartouche-shaped forms centering painted enamel portraits
Depicting birds with foliates perched atop a lady's ribboned hat on one side and ...
Category
Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Natural Nacreous Pearl Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early Victorian 15 kt. yellow gold and silver pendant with rose-cut diamonds and set in natural blister nacreous pearl.
Made in Ca. 1830s
Tested positive for 15 kt. gold and...
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
$8,616 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Black Onyx and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian black onyx and 0.42ct diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting.
The substantial body of the pendant has been crafted in black onyx, in the form of a cross.
The centre of the cross is embellished with a feature Dutch cut diamond, encircled by eight further diamonds creating a stellate cluster design, encompassed with a plain border in the shape of an eight cornered star.
The exceptional and large Victorian onyx cross is ornamented with sixteen further impressive Dutch cut diamonds, pavé set within paired leaf designs emanating along the crossbars.
The pendant suspends from a 9k yellow gold 18" chain via a tapering ring loop ornamented with a central paralleling band of exceptional black hot enamel.
The chain secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
This onyx and diamond cross pendant necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold and silver.
This impressive antique cross necklace...
Category
Unknown Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.35 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Floral Motif Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian floral motif pendant crafted in 14K gold and 830 silver. The piece features 8 old cut diamonds (TW 0.35ct, RW-STW, SI-P2) and blue enamel (half gone due the age)....
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Ruby and Emerald Mandolin Brooch/Pendant Locket, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Georgian ruby and emerald mandolin brooch/pendant locket. A yellow, rose and green gold brooch/pendant in the form of a mandolin, a symbol of harmony i...
Category
Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique Moss Agate and Coral Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Moss Agate and Coral Pendant Necklace
A moss agate pendant necklace adorned with blue enamel and 6 coral beads. The gold chain features an additi...
Category
Unknown Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Natural Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original handmade Victorian pendant. 7.75 carat center round amethyst with 3 antique round cut Amethyst dangle below with scroll design hangers along with 2 natural fresh water pearls. Two more natural fresh pearls...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique French 19th Century Princess Louise of France Miniature Portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French 19th century a young Princess Louise of France, later Duchess of Berry hand-painted watercolour portrait miniature mounted in 950. silv...
Category
French Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Silver
$5,364 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian 14k Agate, Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Carved Bust Seal Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic pendant from the Georgian era (ca1830)! Made of vibrant 14k yellow gold and carved agate, the pendant has a wonderful 3-dimensional design and depicts the bust of a man. The agate bust...
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Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Oval-Shaped Amethyst and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian oval-shaped amethyst and diamond pendant, the cabochon-cut amethyst with diamond-set star inlaid to the centre and rose-cut diamond encrust...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
18K Snake Necklace with Enamelwork and Amethyst Paste Eyes, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
This intricately woven gold ouroboros necklace with enameled serpent biting its tail is Georgian, circa 1830. The polychromed enamel clasp was a later m...
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British Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold and Coral Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian coral and diamond yellow gold swag necklace, the necklace comprising twelve circular plaques, each set with a cluster of seven coral beads, each set with an applied diamo...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Victorian D'un Ami Rose Cut Diamond and Guilloche Enamel Conversion Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional early Victorian “D’un Ami” plaque was once a stickpin, now beautifully reimagined as a necklace. Hand fabricated in 18k gold, the flowing ribbon-shaped plaque is ado...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Silver & Paste, Early Victorian Cherub Miniature Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cherub Pendant
Sterling Silver
Circa 1850
This stunning early Victorian Cherub miniature portrait pendant is a true gem for any antique je...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Gold Cultured Pearl & Red Enamel Lattice Mourning Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique
18ct Gold Cultured Pearl & Red enamel Design Locket
Mourning Jewellery
en scripted on reverse " Samuel Ernest - dated 1854 "
on a 9ct gold 19.5" Chain - with London hallmark...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
10K Gold Engine-Turned Mourning Locket with Braided Hair
Located in Venice, CA
This mourning jewelry locket is a real gem. It can be opened easily with a snapping button that releases the lid and reveals the inscription in cursive hand-writing from 1845. GWCL West is the name engraved on the top and behind original bevelled glass is a generous brown haired woven braid. The hair has been kept impeccably behind the thick glass. The edge of the medallion locket...
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European Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.03 carat and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewellery collections.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique locket has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The locket has an impressive rectangular shield-shaped form, surmounted with impressive scrolling leaf decoration.
The anterior surface of the locket is embellished with a stunning and vibrant hand-painted miniature portrait depicting a Victorian woman with a floral headdress.
The enamel portrait is ornamented with three impressive Dutch cut diamonds; two set to the floral headdress and one to the womans ribbon necklace.
The exceptional enamel portrait is encompassed with yellow gold textured decoration, further ornamented with a paralleling black enamel scalloped border.
The reverse of this Victorian locket is embellished to the centre with an inescutcheon bearing the contemporary engraved initial 'S', encompassed with with further engraved foliate and simplified borders.
This hinged locket opens to reveal two windows, allowing for a personal memento to be stored within.
The Victorian pendant suspends from an 18' 18k yellow gold fine trace chain via a flared ring loop attachment to the scrolling upper border of the design.
This antique gold and enamel locket...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Antique Original 1850's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1850's Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Features Genuine Natural Seed Pearl
Custom Cut Onyx Gemstones
100% Natural Pearl and...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Red enameled Jerusalem Charm
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Rare Handcrafted Antique
8ct 333 Gold Vintage Jerusalem Charm
with Red enameling detail
Stamped 333
With closed bail
A perfect addition to layering...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Masonic Mother of Pearl Charms
Located in London, GB
A very rare mid-19th century French masonic mother of pearl charm pendant.
It is truly remarkable how this particularly fragile gold and mother of pearl pendant has survived in such pristine condition for all these years.
The charm pendant features 5 different motifs associated with Freemasonry including the shovel, all-seeing eye, compass, square and scales. They have all been crafted in gold and hand carved mother of pearl. The individual pendants can be easily added or removed as the bail is actually a split ring which opens up.
The pendant weighs 1.77 grams. The gold is unmarked but tests as 15K gold. It measures approximately 2cm in length.
A fantastic and coveted addition for any collector of rare and antique masonic jewellery.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Demi-Parure in Gold, Pearls and Gems Stones, Napoleon III
Located in Paris, FR
Demi-parure composed of a pair of earrings and a pendant- brooch. The set is finely chiselled with stylized geometric patterns and adorned with pearls and gemstones mounted.
Weight:...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique 20ct Gold Enamel & Pearl Victorian Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique 20ct Gold Pendant
Fringe mechanism
Genuine Pearl surrounded by a navy blue enamel star
Circa 180os
Weight 4.26 grammes
Height 2.25" High x 0.5...
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Unknown Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
$894 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Necklace 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Antique, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare original Antique 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian - Belle Epoque Necklace of great beauty. The necklace is 18 inches long. The Etruscan jew...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,295 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's.
Measurements: Length 17.12 inches;
Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Saint Cecelia Chatelaine Pendant by Froment-Meurice, French, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Saint Cecelia chatelaine pendant by Froment-Meurice. A gold and silver pendant in the Renaissance Revival style, the main element composed of an ornately carved openwork architectural structure in the form of an altarpiece, the central niche surmounted by a cupola set with pearls, with scroll and scalloped details to the interior and suspending a fleur-de-lis, containing a figure of Saint Cecelia playing a viola da gamba with two dancing putti to either side, flanked by two smaller raised pedestals issuing fleur-de-lis, each set with a putto (one playing a harp, the other playing a triangle), suspending a double swagged gold chain set with pearls, with two further chains suspending on one side a circular lapis lazuli seal in a trumpet form mount and on the other a watch winder, the whole accented with blue enamel and set to the reverse with a hinged band loop, approximately 9.5cm in total length. Tested yellow gold and silver, French, circa 1850.
François Désiré Froment-Meurice (1802-1855) was one of the most important French jewellery and silversmiths of the nineteenth century, described by Victor Hugo as the Cellini of his age. He exhibited in a number of International Exhibitions, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were among his clients. The Renaissance Revival, as seen here, and the Gothic Revival were his two major decorative styles. This piece is also typical of his penchant for placing a silver figure, usually female, within a yellow gold architectural mount. The central figure and flanking putti are identical to those found on two brooches by Froment-Meurice, one in the Birmingham Museum and one in the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim. Another brooch by Froment-Meurice, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, features a similar central figure, but this time as an angel with wings, in a silver oval blue enamelled frame. These examples also bear a similar gold and blue enamel architectural mount, and differ only in the surrounding and pendulant embellishments.
Saint Cecelia is the patroness of music, whose feast day is celebrated each November. A Roman maiden, she was amongst the earliest and most famous of the Roman martyrs, reputedly beheaded in 230 AD under the Emperor Alexander Severus. Throughout history, Saint Cecelia has inspired musicians and poets alike, appearing in John Dryden...
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French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 33.00 Ct Natural Amethyst Micro Pearl 18 Kt Silver Large Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Victoriana
Large and amazingly hand crafted Amethyst pendant dating 1860/70 ca
The heavy made mount its a beauty its own, weighs 21.8 grams , solid 18 Kt gold with thin silver line h...
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European Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1850's Black Jet Briolette 14K Gold Pendants
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique 1850's faceted black jet pendants are created in 14 karat yellow gold. The black stone, also known as black yet, is beautifully faceted into this briolette shaped penda...
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Dutch Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Gold and Enamel Box Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
Small little box of oval shape mounted as a pendant. The hinged lid and the side are adorned with enamelled medallions representing putti or floral arrangements. The medallions are f...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K Seed Pearl Hard Stone Agate Cameo Locket Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful piece of jewelry history. This original Victorian cameo has been kept in near pristine condition with no chips or breaks in the stone to be found. The cameo is housed in ...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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Italian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold
RARE VICTORIAN VULCANITE GRAPE CHOKER NECKLACE ca. 1860
Located in New York, NY
This piece is so special and so rare: it dates to the Victorian era, more specifically the 1860s, and was likely made in Britain. It is crafted from vulcanite and features a teardrop shape with a high relief bunch of grapes in intricate detail, surrounded by a border of carved beads, strung on a fine black ribbon, to be worn as choker. (I love it strung on the Victorian Jet Choker pictured, which is also available in my shop.) The vulcanite has this truly stunning, relatively matte finish, with a rich warm glow— it's just so unique and unlike any other material. What is vulcanite? It is made by combining the sap of the Euphorbia or Ficus trees from Malaysia, with sulphur. It was originally invented in 1843 by Thomas Hancock. His timing just happened to be spot-on: black had long been considered essential to mourning jewelry and mourning dress, but thanks to Queen Victoria's extended 40 years of grieving (for her husband, Prince Albert), from about 1860-1890, black was considered a highly fashionable color, and began to be worn outside mourning dress. During this period, vulcanite became a very fashionable material for jewelry, and it loaned objects that gothic, romantic, dramatic black cast that Victorians just loved. Victorian mourning jewelry is rife with grape motifs; for one, grapes were a symbols of Christ (as wine is the blood of Christ). On Victorian grave markers, a cluster of grapes typically means that the deceased was of mature years. Victorians are well known for using flowers and botanicals as a means of communication. Wild grapes, according to The Language of Flowers published in 1913, are symbols of Charity, a favorite Victorian theme. NOTE: The Victorian Hair Mourning...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1860s pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant with an 18 karat gold chain; part of our Victorian jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl pendant...
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Unknown Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Dutch Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace
This rose cut diamond flower necklace is a lovely Early Victorian era piec...
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Dutch Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Arts & Crafts Period Large Scale 14k Gold Onyx and Diamond Pendant / Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and large Arts and Crafts Movement period 14k yellow gold, onyx, and diamond pendant/brooch, is entirely hand crafted and epitomizes aesthetic articles from that perio...
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Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
French 19th Century Diamonds and Fine Pearls Silver and 18 K Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 Karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark and silver.
This sumptuous antique pendant features an openwork design of vegetal garlands, drapery and bows, set with rose-cut dia...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
$9,457 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Gold Victorian Cross Locket Pendant - 18k Antique Restons Unis
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1860
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Material Information
Enamel
Color: Blue
Style: Locket
Theme: Cross, Faith & Unity
Features: Two Photo Frames (one with glass)
Measurements
Tall (from stationary bail): 7/8" (21.8mm)
Wide: 3/4" (18.8mm)
Interior of top bail opening measures (east to west): 1.5mm
Left Frame Glass Interior: 12.1mm x 12mm
Right Frame Opening: 15.1mm x 15.1mm
Weight: 7.5 Grams
Engraving(s):
Front: "Restons Unis...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Austrian 1840 Vienna 22Kt Flora Etruscan Revival Pendant In Agathe With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Viennese 1840 Etruscan revival agate cameo of Flora.
This fabulous rare Austrian piece features a tree-dimensional cameo piece, carved from two layers of natural agate, with gradati...
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Austrian Etruscan Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
$6,388 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Hand Knitted 67.7 inches KT 9 Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period chain is 1830 circa
Rare example of hand knitted work made by solid 9KT yellow gold threads, beautiful workmanship, very different from all others...
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Italian Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Antique Starburst Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a marquise shaped surmount suspending a starburst motif pendant
Comprised of radial lotus and diamond shaped rays - pierced and tiered
With old mine cut diamonds weighin...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 14k Agate, Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Carved Bust Seal Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic pendant from the Georgian era (ca1830)! Made of vibrant 14k yellow gold and carved agate, the pendant has a wonderful 3-dimensional design and depicts the bust of a man. The agate bust...
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Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.67 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Silver Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian diamond pendant necklace. 1 Old European cut center diamond in a silver front and 14k rose gold back setting with 34 old E...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Orb Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Details at every angle, this necklace boasts four egg shaped links with such intricate decoration. All modelled in 18ct gold.
Length: 20 1/2 inches
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Unknown Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
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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Swiss Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow gold Tassel Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karats yellow gold.
Oval in shape, the top is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in a black-enameled cross motif. Chased plant and arabesque motifs are enameled in black th...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-Victorian Coral Bead and Diamond Cross
Located in London, GB
A Victorian coral and diamond cross pendant, consisting of twelve round coral beads, each set to the centre with a rose-cut diamond all mounted in gold frame and suspended from a cor...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Unique necklace with pearl and diamonds 2.10ct, 1st half of 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique necklace from the 19th century, made of 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness) and silver.
Necklace decorated with rose-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 2.10...
Category
Unknown Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
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