Victorian 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
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Victorian Coral, Diamond, Enameled Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent coral locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Made of vibrant 18kt gold, the piece is highly detailed and particularly large in size...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Neapolitan Gold Locket Portrait Holder Oval Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Decorated with flowers and branches and colored stone, weight 6,7 gr.
Category
1850s Italian Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1880. A gold and silver necklace with one central florette set with a natural round pearl surrounded by eight petals, each set with ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl and Enamel Necklace, circa 1865
Located in London, GB
Antique pearl and enamel necklace. A yellow gold necklace, suspending five graduating circular lockets, each set to centre with a round natur...
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1860s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Oval Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important turn-of-the-century Fabergé aquamarine and diamond pendant, the pendant comprising an oval faceted aquamarine, within a diamond-set bor...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Located in Narberth, PA
A very rare and special find from the Victorian era (ca1880)! French in origin, this unusual pendant is crafted in gunmetal with 18kt rose gold accents, creating quite a striking mixed metals contrast. Rather substantial in size, the piece is comprised of 2 old-fashioned skeleton key fobs...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal
Antique Gold Dog Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a brick link chain with a sides engraved cartouche containing a dog shaped plaque suspending two lines of the same design of the chain joined by a scroll engraved eleme...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Emerald Diamond Gold Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
An important early Victorian emerald and diamond swag necklace, the four swags each consisting of nine diamonds in cut-down silver collets, the centre th...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique diamond necklace, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond necklace. Set with one round old cut diamond in an open back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.20 carats, further set with one round old cut diamond in similar setti...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece! English in origin, it is hand crafted in vibrant 15ct yellow gold and has a wonderful Etruscan wirework motif applied to the surface. The design is comprised of interlocking panel links, each connected with smooth gold rings at the top and bottom. The Etruscan wirework and beadwork pattern gives wonderful depth and texture to the design, while the reverse side of the piece is left smooth. A removable gold spring ring clasp rests at the center, allowing a complimentary pendant or locket to be attached to the center if desired. At the back fo the necklace is a push clasp disguised within one of the links, and two gold safety latches provide extra security when worn. The underside of the clasp is hallmarked "15CT." A spectacular Victorian book chain...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Hand Carved Opal Diamond Gold Winged Cherub Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite handmade necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning piece was originally an antique pin, and is now a beautiful and stylish conversion piece. The necklace i...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal, Diamond, Garnet and Tiger Eye Bug Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous rock quartz crystal pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This lovely piece is comprised of a single plaque of rock quartz crystal, which is particularly la...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enameled Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An elaborate amethyst necklace from the Victorian period (ca1880)! This magnificent piece is crafted in 14kt yellow gold, and has a very decorative festoon design. There are 8 amethy...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Colored Gem Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Warm color radiates from this graceful necklace, of English origin, The stones, set in 15kt gold are radiant garnets, white sapphires and natural smoky green zirconia. The beauty on ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
Victorian Banded Agate and Diamond Starburst Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding enamel and diamond locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This incredible oval-shaped piece is made of 15kt yellow gold and is particularly large in size. Both sides ...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cobalt Blue Enamel Natural Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 18k yellow gold vivid cobalt blue enamel center pendant with natural pearl halo and crown center. Hand made in 14k yellow gold with a spri...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Enameled Etruscan Urn Earrings, Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible earring and pendant ensemble from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This matching set is crafted in sterling silver and boasts a detailed urn design. Each 3-dimensional urn i...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Old Rose Cut Diamond Mixed Metals Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This large 15kt yellow gold locket pendant is simply stunning and unusual. The piece, which has a shield-like shape, is decorated with a gorgeous Etruscan wirework design and is richly detailed with a three-dimensional look. In the middle of its raised center, sits 2 prong set old Rose Cut diamonds...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15kt Diamond & Pearl Wreathed Gold Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous and unique locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This large piece has a shield-like shape and is made of 15kt rose gold. In the center is an oval shaped locket face whic...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Emerald & Diamond Convertible Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent piece of jewelry dates back to the 19th century when jewelry was handcrafted with incredibly labor-intensive processes where malleable metal was hammered into intric...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique garnet and pearl set snake necklace. Set with three oval old cut garnets in closed back claw settings with a combined weight of 4.00 carats, flanked by two round cabochon gar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Pietra Dura Green Gold Stone Inlay Onyx Pearl Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic late 1800's Pietra Dura Onyx with original natural gemstone inlay. Double natural pearl border. All hand made with hand made filigree ba...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold
Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible Italian micro mosaic urn locket/pin from the Victorian (circa 1880) era! This fabulous museum-worthy piece is made of vibrant 18kt yellow gold...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Late 19th Century Coral Fringe Snake-Link chain Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
A snake-link chain suspends a fringe of coral beads, length 40.5cm
Category
1890s British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Of neglige design, the flexible collar of gaspipe linking terminating in two tassels at the front with a locket at the centre decorated with a S motif set with enamel
length 450mm a...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Crafted of silver and 18k yellow gold, set with a symmetrical pattern of diamonds, sapphires and rubies and anchored in the center by a pearl. Approximately 1 carat of diamonds, plus...
Category
1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early Victorian Burmese Ruby Diamond Double Heart Bracelet/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond and ruby bracelet/pendant from the early Victorian (circa 1850) era! This breathtaking piece is made of 14kt rose gold and has an incredible design wh...
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1850s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880-1890 pearl rose gold tassel pendant necklace. Handmade rose gold chain. The center pendant at one point in its life had a spot for a ch...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Enamel
Diamond Pearl Tassel Victorian Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade turn of the century 1900’s diamond and pearl pendant necklace. Pierced top with wagon wheel and flower open work design accented with 6 Old European cut diamonds and a multi...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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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1850s French Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
EGL Certified 1.25 Carat Three Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 3 stone pendant necklace. EGL certified .65 Old Mine cut diamond with 2 Old Mine cut diamonds above set in Platinum with a 16 inch chain and t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Gold Domed Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful Victorian Mid 1800’s (1840-1850) Natural half Pearl Necklace and earring set on handmade chain. Amazing condition for its age.
Necklace:
Approx. 230 Natural half pearls...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bold Yellow Gold Brooch and Earring Set, circa 1850
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A pair of bold Etruscan Revival antique earrings circa 1850. Beautiful granulation was executed with wonderful symmetry and expertise. Truly a high style antique set of gorgeous earr...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Gold Almond Necklace Earring Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Mid 1800’s (1840-1850) 3 Dimensional acorn pin and earring set with original patina. Hand engraved detail. Green gold chain and ring on acorn. Pink...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Large Amethyst Natural Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Natural pearls scattered artfully in Art Nouveau scroll work surrounding an exquisite show-stopping pear shaped amethyst. The beautiful hand made chain measures 22 inches in length a...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire 9 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Owl Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm cable link chain suspending a pierced oval-shaped pendant
Centering a dimensional owl on a perch with engraved feathers throughout
Accented by 1.0 mm round cut s...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.94 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of fancy floral motif infinity links and cable link chain
Accented by bezel set sapphire and diamond stations
Sapphires are cushion-shaped cabochons - transparent medium ...
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1890s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Rosy Gold 19" Faceted Round Bead Ball on Wheat Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K Rosy Yellow Gold
Weight: 34.19 Grams
Chain Type: Faceted Bead/Ball on a Wheat Link
Chain Length: 19 Inches (measured next to a ruler)
Chain Thickness: 5.3mm
Clasp...
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Early 1800s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Cross c. 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
Polished to a gloss, this Victorian Whitby Jet Cross is voluptuous in density and detail and smooth to touch.. It is hand carved and sculptural. Note the three curves at the cross en...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Victorian 14k Demantoid Garnet Anchor Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible diamond anchor bar charm from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This beautiful brooch is crafted in 14kt gold, and has a stylish nautical design. Hanging from gold jump ring ...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Vintage Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced cross form with gothic tracery motif panels of textured gold recesses. Featuring 2.5 to 5.0 mm round turquoise cabochons prong set at cardinal points, center, a...
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1870s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob pendant is designed as four swirling gold snakes with engraved scale pattern. Featuring a bezel set jade double cabochon measuring 15.0 x 20.0 mm. T...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Gold Locket and Yellow Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish Antique locket made of 14k (tested) rose gold topped with a white gold lettering motif. Features a 18k (tested) yellow gold rope watch chain ...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold Necklace with Topaz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold elegant Georgian necklace set with 18 graduating oval facetted oval topazes each richly decorated with cannetille and granulatio...
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1840s French Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Saltwater Button Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique silver-topped gold necklace is composed of thirty button pearls ranging in size, and more than eighteen carats of old mine-cut diamonds which frame them. A classic desig...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
An Extraordinary Antique Colombian Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary antique pendant of prestigious provenance (refer to certificate in pictures), manufactured in the first half of the 19th century...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Diamond Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
This stunning Victorian necklace features an Old Mine Cut pear shape diamond weighing 1.44 carats. It is srrounded by 12 round Old Mine Cut diamond ...
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1860s American Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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