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Victorian Rope 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
Antique HandPressedGlass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique rare hand-pressed-glass necklace features semi-translucent grape-green large beads that are capped with gilt-brass filigree. Based on the combination of bead seams, spri...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Antique Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm twisted rope chain Terminating with a hinged fob lobster clasp Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1870s Width at widest: 1/4 inch Length: 49 1/...
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1870s Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rollo Link Long Antique Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rollo link style chain Comprised of tri-split grooved links With twisted rope motif middle links Completed by a fluted fob-style lobster clasp closure Stamped for 14 ...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Levian Gold and Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with this antique 14K yellow gold necklace by Levian. This is an antique necklace made of from 14K gold and turquoise. The pendent has a beautiful Turquo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemistry Victorian 14.19 Carat T.W Diamond and Emerald Lariat Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The stunning Lariat necklace by Gemistry is manifested in 18K/925 Black Rhodium Sterling Silver. The posh Victorian necklace is finely embedded with gleaming diamonds, weighing 10.57...
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2010s Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 8.20 Carat Amethyst Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An eye catching 8.20 carat Amethyst sits central to this necklace from the 1880s. The 18 carat yellow gold chain loops around the claw set central gem in a knot like pattern and fini...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Victorian 128.03 Ct T.W Pink Sapphire, Black Spinel & Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Lilac skies shine all day and night around with this fabulous Victorian station necklace crafted with oval-shaped beaded motifs of pink sapphire and black spinel alternating on a wir...
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2010s Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring yellow-gold sinuous-pattern rondelles and carnelian rock-crystal round 8mm beads, this ancient-revival heavy necklace is knotted in stations a...
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Gold Serpent Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise and gold serpent chain necklace, a yellow gold muff chain set with nine turquoise beads within a yellow gold square, leading to an ...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Gold

Victorian Long Chain and Slide
Located in London, GB
A Victorian long chain and slide, the chain of an interlocked double-link style measuring approximately 148 x 0.5cm, with an abstract slide attachment with enamel floral motif and buckle set with seed pearls, measuring approximately 2.9 x 2.2cm, circa 1860, gross weight 75.8 grams. A Victorian long chain and slide in very good condition. Unmarked tested as 18ct chain...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century, English, 9 Karat Yellow Gold Muff Chain with Slider Pendant
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A beautifully made 9 karat yellow gold muff chain with handmade slider pendant. The 'double inserted curb chain' terminates with a yellow gold swivel type clasp which is working and secure. The handmade slider pendant comprises of 9 karat yellow and rose gold and contains an oval cut amethyst and two natural cultured pearls set amongst some fine black enamelling. The slider pendant allows a few different configurations for the necklace to be worn, and can be removed entirely if desired to enable a single very long...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Extraordinary Victorian Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary snake necklace manufactured during the Victorian ages, presenting approximately 7 cts of old mine cut diamonds and very fine old turquo...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Fancy Long Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victorian long chain featuring intersecting circles as links Ideal for fashionable layering Tested as 14 karat gold Length: 62 inches Width: 1/8 inch diameter Total weight: 37.2...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 20.5 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace
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Victorian Amethyst 1ct Pearl Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Antique Original 1880's
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Genuine Original Antique from 1880's Antique 1ct Amethyst Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Necklace Pendant Features a Genuine 1ct Natural Amethyst Gemstone Amethyst is a Custom Cu...
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1880s Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.03 ct Diamond and Peridot Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Freshen up your daily look with a radiant pop of color through this LB Exclusive necklace. This yellow-gold beauty features an 18 double cable chain holding a stylized infinity penda...
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Vintage 18 Karat Gold Graduated Twisted Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Graduated Twisted Rope Link Gold Chain Necklace composed of 18k yellow. With a twisted rope style link that is wider at the front and thinner ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Long Pearl and Gemstone Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
Naturally-colored South Sea Keshi, baroque Tahitian, luminous Akoya, and Chinese freshwater pearls are strung together with glassy aquamarine and tourmaline crystals to create a luxuriously long -36"- and effortlessly beautiful necklace that you will never tire of wearing. The simple gilded silver hook-and-eye clasp can be worn around the back or off to the side. You can wear this stunning, one-of-a-kind necklace full-length, doubled, or even wrapped several times around your wrist as a bracelet. Layer it with your favorite South Sea or Akoya pearl necklace for an instant update to your jewelry wardrobe. The pearls are all high-quality and were carefully chosen for their beauty and character. Rich eggplant tones combine with pewter, pink, green, silver, and gold to create a statement necklace that doesn't overpower. I love this piece. It's so well-made and Keshi pearls, as you probably already know, are an accident of the pearl culturing process that results in a free-spirited, 100% nacre pearl. In composition, Kwshi pearls are identical to natural, uncultured pearls...
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2010s American Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One 14K yellow gold Victorian fancy link antique chain necklace measuring 30 inches long and weighing 19 grams. Measures 3 mm. wide. Exquisite, in...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Alternating Size Pearl Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace
Located in London, GB
A wonderful row of perfectly matched cultured Freshwater Pearls which alternate in size between 5mm and 9mm in a long rope style, which can be worn long and short. Easy to combine wi...
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2010s British Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl

14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Braided Link Necklace 56 Grams
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold necklace featuring a graduated braided motif style and weighs 56 grams. Made in Italy. Smallest link 3/8 inches Biggest link 9/16 inches. More gold necklace ava...
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1990s Italian Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Gm Figaro Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Gm 3 mm Figaro Chain Necklace, 3 MM wide 20 Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 4 Grams Please look at all the pictures Its very hard to...
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Early 2000s Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Lariat Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Turquoise 14 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. 24 inch, adjustable lariat Limited edition Exquisitely crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, thi...
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2010s American Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Victorian Slide Link Pendant Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Slide Link Pendant Necklace, a timeless piece that effortlessly captures the essence of elegance and celestial beau...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Taille d'Epargne Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Taille d'Epargne Gold Pendant. The pendant features an Old Mine Cut diamond, approximately 0.85 plus carat, G color, VS clarity. Accented by 32 Old Mine Cut diamond, approximately 4.35 plus carat. Vintage 14 Karat gold rope chain...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Large Genuine Natural Agate Hard Stone Cameo Pendant '#J4136'
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19th Century Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Agate, 14k Gold

Late Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Pendant on 9ct Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous quality antique pendant holds a large closed back collar set Cabochon Garnet with such a deep red colour to it. It has a decorative surround of small Old Cut Diamonds w...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold India Enamel Diamonds Necklace
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22 Karat Yellow Gold India Enamel Diamonds Necklace Indian diamond necklace. Jewelry in gold about 22kars The age is probably around the end o...
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Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

22 Karat Yellow Gold India Enamel Diamonds Necklace
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Victorian Long Yellow Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
A Victorian long yellow gold chain, the chain comprising alternately-set plain and textured cylindrical yellow gold loops, with smaller cylindri...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
An exquisite Victorian necklace designed as a snake holding a heart-shaped pendant. The body of the snake crafted from 15 karat gold links which articulate in a wonderfully snake-like way. The links themselves are rounded, which makes the necklace very comfortable to wear.  These graduate in size down to the clasp at the tail. The clasp then clips into the side of the head, which is intricately carved with an intertwining foliate design. The mouth is open, showing teeth, and holding the loop from which hangs the heart-shaped red garnet pendant...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

18 Carat Gold French Long Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A long chain with little leaf links, French, 19the century. weight: 16.27 grams dimensions: 100 x 0.4 cm
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1890s French Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold French Long Chain
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Victorian Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Floral Lariat Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lariat style necklace comprised of elongated links with seed pearl accents measuring approximately 2.0 mm, gray in body color and very well matched With floral stations flanked by l...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Silver Locket Dated circa 1880 on Later Silver Rope Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Locket dated circa 1880. Typically hand engraved with a delicate beaded border, with sturdy heavy gauge second hand silver solid silver prince of wales ro...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Victorian 50.00 Carat Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With sixteen oval cut amethysts, weighing approximately 50.00 carats total, bright medium purple and very well matched Bezel set and set as stations with twisted rope style chain ...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Victorian Jade Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold 48 Inch Station Style Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a long twisted rope chain featuring six jade capsule stations Each centering a gold band set with seed pearls Completed by a spring ring clasp Stamped 14K for 14 kara...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Rope Necklaces

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