Late Victorian Necklaces

The symbolic rock crystal egg is beautifully clear with a wheat sheaf design engraved. Symbolism was important in Georgian and Victorian jewelry. The wheat...

An 18kt gold French Carnelian Large Scale Watch Key, so sleek and smooth it looks modern. It is in fact late Victorian. The Watch Key has a commanding presence as its size and smooth...

Victorian 19th century necklace with graduated Amethysts. A magnificent and exceptional necklace created in the United Kingdom during the late High Victorian era, circa 1870–1880. T...

Victorian Shiebler Pendant Necklace composed of a late 19th Century winged lion whistle pendant attached to antique Victorian silver chains...

An antique amethyst and diamond cross necklace. The necklace is composed as a delicate double-chain arrangement, set with 12 bezel-set square amethysts, accented with 10 round amethy...

A private piece from a family collection, never before offered for sale. Single-family ownership for 135 years. The finest quality antique coral, natural, undyed. This necklace repr...

Charming Victorian Coral Beads on original cotton cord from a period jewelers lot. Genuine coral beads, great to wear loosely tied on back or wit...

Oversized Victorian Gold Filled Locket with Moonstone from the late 19th Century. Art Nouveau floral design with genuine moonstone. Large scale with...

Charming Victorian Gold Gargoyle Pendant in 14k gold. Beautiful detailing with tiny ruby eyes. 1870's USA. 18" chain in 14k gold, pendant .5 high.

A certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade hololith (a ring made from one piece of stone) is adorned with a handmade 18K rose gold bail that attaches to the jade through ...

A rare late-Victorian sterling silver necklace set with luminous moonstone cabochons and finely cut Victorian paste stones. Each moonstone displays a soft, internal glow—an opaline s...

Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, with a 9K Yellow Gold Chain, this antique snake necklace captivates with it's expertly detailed textural scales, and unique antique chain. There are 2 Rou...

Victorian twisted watch chain in 18 karat gold. Watch chain composed of slender, openwork links with a gold twist in the center. This watch chain can be worn as a necklace. Late 19th...

Substantial Victorian Etruscan Locket in 14k gold with Half Pearls from the mid 19th Century. Elaborate Etruscan decoration throughout. Origi...

Beautiful Vintage Italian 18ct 750 Gold 24.25" Box Chain Italian province mark 13VI origin Vincenza Era 1944- 1968 Weight 8.36 grams

Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Pendant Brooch-Pendant from the 1870's. Charming design with angel putti playing with florals. Likely French in origin with hand painted porcelain in a ...

Victorian locket ball pendant in 18 karat gold. A rare folding pendant that takes the form of a sphere, decorated on either side with bands that hold it closed. This is a photo locke...

We acquired this extraordinary pendant from an antique jewelry dealer in New Zealand. Sort of a hybrid between a garland and a wreath, it boasts at least 1.7 carats in old cut diamonds plus eight pearls, all meticulously set from its hinged bale to its hinged diamond "tail." The enhancer bale is split in the back so that it can be worn with pearls. To that end, we're including a gorgeous 16" strand of 5.5 to 6mm Akoya saltwater pearls. We had these pearls strung specifically for this pendant, and to give the necklace a more contemporary feel, the pearls have been fully knotted in black silk, which we think really pops with the oxidized face of the pendant. The closure is a 14 karat white gold pearl clasp. WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS: > Pendant Length: 2" > Pendant Width (at widest point): 1-1/8" > Pendant Weight: 7.15 grams > Necklace Length: 16" (See below for more information about these pearls) > Total Weight (pearl necklace + pendant): 17 grams > Diamonds: 54 stones ranging from 1.2mm to 3.9mm for a total estimated diamond weight of 1.73 carats. More information on the diamonds is provided below. > Pearls (Pendant): Eight pearls ranging from 3.5mm to 5.6mm for a total estimated pearl weight of 0.59 grams (0.157 momme). More information on the pearls is provided below. METALS & PENDANT AGE: We think this pendant probably dates from the late 19th or very early 20th century. While the pearls and the diamonds provide clues, the big tipoff is the fact that the stones are set in a thin layer of silver soldered onto 14 karat gold. This technique -- a thin layer of white metal (platinum was also used after around 1870) -- was used until white gold came into general use in the mid- to late 1910s. The distinctive black metal finish is nothing more than generations of the silver's natural oxidization. THE DIAMONDS: The diamonds on this piece predate the proliferation of bright white and clean South African diamonds...

This finely crafted antique pocket watch is a strong example of late 19th-century British horology, combining decorative silver casework with a carefully detailed enamel dial. The wh...

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...

This beautiful late Victorian sterling silver oval locket is a finely detailed piece of 19th-century craftsmanship. The front is intricately engraved with a naturalistic scene featur...

Lovely Victorian Gold Griffin Pendant with diamond accent in mouth. The chain is a pinkish ornate link in 10k gold matched to this late 19th Century griffin brooch in 14K. The ornat...

This is an exceptionally rare and striking late-Victorian (circa 1860s-1880s) mourning pendant, masterfully crafted from deep black Vulcanite. During the 19th century, as the demand ...

A magnificent late Victorian-era locket crafted in 18K yellow gold, adorned with a radiant star motif set with 41 old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.67 carats. The centra...

Stunning antique Coral choker necklace. A five strand of fine European natural red/salmon coral necklace beads about 5-6mm dimension. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the handm...

Antique Coral necklace. A five strand of fine European natural red/salmon coral necklace beads about 6-7mm. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the handmade clasp is made of 14k y...

Stunning antique Coral necklace. A three strand of fine European natural red/salmon coral necklace beads about 5-6mm. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the handmade clasp is mad...

We are proud to introduce this mesmerising, finely detailed 18 carat yellow gold antique large oval pendant, that is now part of our diverse antique jewellery collection. The centre...

A striking original Victorian era rivière-style necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with an exceptional suite of richly saturated gems. Alternating oval cut amethyst to...

A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, centrally-set with a cream pearl measuring approximately 8.7 mm in diameter, to a d...

Antique Victorian era hand made Diamond Necklace is made of 7-9k gold. It contains old rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 30.00 CTTW. Beautiful Floral motif. Several missing...

Antique 9ct 375 Gold Victorian Chain with secure Barrel clasp With a wrap around Plaque marked "9c" "J M" (Goldsmiths initials) Length - 18 Inches Thickness - 2.25 mm (millimeters)...

Victorian large festoon necklace with Bohemian red garnets. This is a fabulous and rare antique festoon Bohemian necklace created in England during the late Victorian era, back in the 1880's. The outstanding necklace is pretty impressive in size and was masterfully crafted in gilt metal. It is composed by nineteen links and five dangle drops elements, which are embellished with a fabulous assortment of three hundred-ninety-eight natural intense red garnets. These rose and cabochons cut garnet stones were a Victorian favorite, often used in late-era jewelry designs. The necklace length is little over the sixteen inches and is fitted with a concealed security push box. This is an amazing iconic piece from the period in tremendous grade of preservation with absolutely no gemstones replacements. Surely an eye-catcher and a great conversation piece. Festoon Necklace A festoon necklace, is a design motif of a garland or string of flowers, leaves or ribbons. A festoon is a type of necklace that contains several drapes or swags of beads, chains, metal extensions, or other parts as the core elements of the design. Was very popular in the 18th and 19th century and even today. The Victorian Jewelry This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century. Country: Europe, England. Period: Victorian, 1870-1890. Garnets: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 19 calibrated oval cabochons cut of natural vivid red garnets, with a combined total weight of about 47.5 carats. Garnets: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 5 graduated pear cabochons cut of natural vivid red garnets, with a combined total weight of about 28 carats. Garnets: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 374 calibrated round cabochons cut with light facets on top, carved from natural vivid red garnets, with a combined total weight of about 37.40 carats. Birthstone: Red garnets for the month of January. Weight: 98.40 Grams, (63.10 Dwt). Size: 16.25 Inches, (41.28 Cm.). Measurements: The maximum dangle-drop in the center is 56 mm (2.20 Inches). Hallmarks: Unmarked. Collateral: This Victorian festoon necklace...

An Art Nouveau moonstone and gold necklace, featuring a pendant, with an Art Nouveau design, with an oval moonstone, in a rub over setting, suspending a cushion shaped silver moonsto...

Antique Coral 14K Gold necklace. A five strand of fine European natural red/salmon coral necklace beads about 3-4mm. in diameter. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the handmade...

A late Victorian aquamarine and diamond-set brooch/pendant, centrally-set with an oval-shaped faceted aquamarine, surrounded by delicate openwork diamond-set frame of laurel garlands, ribbon ties and foliate motifs, suspending a pear-shaped aquamarine drop, the yellow gold-set aquamarines estimated to weigh a total of 6.8 carats, the diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.3 carats, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount, with detachable necklace and brooch fitting, circa 1890, measuring approximately 4.9x4.6cm, gross weight 19 grams. Victorian pendant/brooch in Very Good condition. Unmarked, metal tested as 18ct Gold and Silver. A beautiful aquamarine brooch...

Elegant Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace composed of hundreds of hand carved coral beads in the shape of barbells which form a "bead" rope of ...

An antique diamond crescent pendant, set with a row of old-cut diamonds, graduating from the centre, in cut down settings, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in a grain set channel, wit...

From the first part of the 20th century Four Round Ring Link (Belcher) Chain Necklace with a tasseled slider, chain measures 4.00 m.m. wide. box (does not slide) containing Turquoise...

An 18 Kt gold serpent set with a turquoise wraps around the top of this icy clear rock crystal prism creating a talisman you will treasure. The crystal is strikingly faceted into an ...

A beautiful antique Late Victorian old cut diamond star brooch/pendant, set in silver and gold.  The piece is composed of a large star motif; set throughout with large old cut diamo...

Rare Victorian Agate Figural Fob from the late 19th Century of gilt metal with striped Scottish agate. Finely detailed elk or deer motif with original bal...

A refined 19th-century mourning locket pendant, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with a deep black oval onyx plaque. The onyx is centrally mounted with a delicate rose-cut dia...

Late Victorian sterling silver swag necklace set with gorgeous sparkling Old Mine-cut close-backed white paste stones. The pastes are in excellent condition. Circa 1880. It is the ...

Faceted crystal crucifix from Bohemia circa 1900. The faceted crystals are set into darkened silver gilt plate with a decorative multi pronged edge. B...

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, spring-ring clasp, and metal findings on the unmarked faux Chinese-jade necklace, it dates to the late Victorian period most likely from Western Europe. Around WWI, hand presses, which stamped molten glass into a mold to create a bead with a hole and a seam, were often used to produce costume jewelry as a cottage industry in Germany and the Czech region. This was while there was a lack of factory machine presses and finishing tumblers that used sand to polish out the seam lines. Another reason that the cloudy green beads can be identified as atypically hand-pressed is that they are more opaque and therefore harder and less prone to breaking during formation than fully-translucent glass, which was better suited for automated-machine pressing. Also the green beads are an unusual swirled color including white, which suggests that their production was more limited than machine-pressing would enable. Without the bead-seams, this necklace could be mistaken for one by Coco Chanel. Her 1920s couture...

Large Victorian glass locket pendant in 18 karat gold. The pendant unscrews at the bail to open and hold a photograph. The lenses are domed, making the pendant large. Antique pendant...

An American Victorian necklace in 14kt gold, set with five large amethysts interspersed with natural pearls. The design is balanced and elegant, showcasing richly coloured purple sto...

Victorian locket pendant in 18 karat gold and silver. Antique oval pendant, decorated with a silver and gold flower, set with fine pearls. The leaves are decorated with green guilloc...

Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace. Sterling beads in marquise and round shapes. Small size with sturdy engineered clasp. Has a light vermeil finish, 1880's USA. 12.75".

A fine and impressive 0.77 carat emerald, 1.95 carat diamond, 9 carat yellow gold and silver set brooch/pendant and earrings jewellery set - boxed; part of our emerald jewellery coll...

Beautiful antique Victorian sterling silver floral and bow necklace decorated with azure blue and green turquoise cabochons. This Victorian piece has a central floral motif with a lo...

Designed as fancy link necklace comprised of bezel set jade cabochon links graduating in size Marquise, round, and oval shaped ranging in size from 13.0 x 4.5 mm to 26.5 x 8.0 mm Cen...

We are proud to introduce a magnificent authentic antique necklace, a true celebration of timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. Dating back to the 1910s, this elegant piece...

This Victorian cross is beautifully embellished with Diamonds ( 0.28 ct tw aprox. ) and rubys (0.38 ct tw aprox.). It perfectly balanced with diamond plums at each end as well as a s...

Gorgeous, one of kind, Victorian Necklace with Split Pearls in 15K Yellow Gold is just so special. Wonderful detailed with articulated arms and the dangling medallion. There are a to...

⸻ This exquisite 1880’s Victorian pendant brooch captures the elegance and symbolism of the era with its radiant floral design. Crafted in warm 14K yellow gold and weighing 7.1 gra...

Victorian Long Chain Assemblage made of elements from the late 19th Century. A long black enamel link mourning chain in 14k from the 1880's is married to a mechanical toy...

This beautiful 9 carat gold fob pendant has a bloodstone set within it and the stone has the name 'Annie' engraved into it. Height inc loop: 15mm Weight: 1.3g

A Victorian diamond and ruby heart-locket pendant from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, to the centre a cushion-cu...