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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Gemstone: Garnet
Style: Victorian
Antique Style Garnet Floral Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This fine and impressive garnet antique pendant has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pendant displays a central feature round-cut garnet accented with smaller garnet set in an ope...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.52 Carat Garnet and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 4.52 carat garnet and 0.61 carat diamond and, 12 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique Victorian pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold.
The symmetrical, pierced millegrain decorated design is ornamented with seven impressive individually bezel set garnets, in a combination of round and cushion cut.
The upper portion of the design incorporates an articulated drop comprised of a bezel set cushion cut garnet, flanked with two individually bezel set Old European cut diamonds, all in a vertical linear arrangement.
The 12k yellow gold frame is embellished with the remaining sixteen pavé set Old European round diamonds.
The Victorian pendant suspends from an 18k yellow gold 40.64cm/16" belcher chain, via a flared ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design.
This stunning garnet necklace is fitted to the fine and impressive, original leatherette presentation box with a velvet and satin lined interior, securing with a push fit catch.
This Victorian garnet pendant...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Victorian era 18K double sided garnet pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an enchanting 19th-century floral double-sided garnet pendant – a true gem of timeless sweetness.
Adorning each side are four captivating purplish-red almandine garnets, ea...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
A Victorian Gold and Garnet Pendant with a Diamond Star
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold Victorian oval pendant set with a large deep red carbuncle garnet incrusted with a six pointed star at the centre set with a large cushion cut diamond surrounded by s...
Category
1890s English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian garnet and yellow gold necklace, comprising ten oval cut garnets, and thirty-seven round cut garnets, set in yellow gold, with yellow gold fittings.
This tasteful neckl...
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1870s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising four round pearls, two cabochon garnets, and cobalt blue enamel, set in 18 karat yello...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in low carat gold with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80,
...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Snake Necklace 15k, Garnet Head with Original Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Victorian Era Necklace in the shape of a snake. The head of the snake is a gorgeous uniquely carved garnet cabochon and in it's mouth is a heart shaped charm also featuring a jui...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold
Victorian 7.60 Ct Rhodolite Garnet 2.70 Ct Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous antique brooch pendant is Victorian period 1890 circa
Glorious workmanship of the era made of solid 18 KT gold
Designed upon the amazing centre stone complemented with...
Category
1890s European Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
18ct RoseGold Victorian Bohemian Garnet Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Necklace
18ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1870s
This exquisite Victorian horseshoe necklace is a true masterpiece crafted...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Baby rings were popular sentimental jewelry items in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Babies wore them for their christenings, or for photos, or (ickily) for their funerals, or mot...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Garnet Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1870
A fabulous, Victorian piece. Set with gorgeous, faceted garnets- an almost red grape- purple colour. Framed in beautiful, orna...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Cabochon Garnet Pearl Vintage Victorian Style Oval Pendant in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Encased within a vintage Victorian-style yellow gold frame, this distinctive pendant showcases a captivating design. The delicate curved yellow gold openwork pendant features a larg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k gold clasp and garnet bead necklace with gold center piece - 44 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold clasp and garnet bead necklace with gold center piece - 44 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 44 cm long and 7.2 mm wide
The size of the center piece is approx...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Morgan, UT
AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GARNET SET SNAKE NECKLACE. This necklace is in great condition and has beautiful features through the necklace. The snak...
Category
1840s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian era 18K gold garnet diamond pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a breathtaking Victorian era garnet and diamond pendant. This remarkable piece showcases a magnificent large garnet cabochon in a rare t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Gold & Garnet Victorian Collar Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Necklace
12ct Rose Gold
Circa 1850’s
Lovely, Georgian collar necklace. Set with pretty, flat cut garnets, set in rose gold...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Cabochon Garnet Grapes on The Vine Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Grape Pendant
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This Victorian 15ct gold pendant is a true masterpiece, featuring a stunning design of fabulous cabochon garnet balls that are ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Natural Cabochon Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your look with this pendant by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our antique design gold pendant equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maintains strength ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Garnet & Starburst Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
A gorgeous garnet and diamond locket pendant from the Victorian, circa 1870's era. This marvelous piece is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold and features incredible 3-dimensional d...
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Garnet and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian snake necklace, with eight cabochon-cut garnets set in the head, in closed back claw settings, surrounded by scrolling wirework, the mouth is open, with pointed te...
Category
1840s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold
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
Antique Serpent & Heart Necklace with fancy cut Garnet & Diamond Eyes, c. 1870
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Necklace hand made in 18K yellow gold with a serpent and heart motif, the heart and serpent have fancy cut red garnets and the serpent's eyes and nose are rose cut diamonds. ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Red Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a gorgeous cross pendant crafted in 14K gold. It features beautiful rose cut red garnets. Rare find.
Circa 1880
Weight: 4.71g
Size: 4.6x2.6cm
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Garnet Bracelet Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique 1880 Garnet Clasp
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS EARLY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET BRACELET WITH FLOWER FLORETS OF SUPERB DEEP RED WINE GARNETS WITH A FLO...
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19th Century Czech Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Victorian Garnet and 14K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century gold pendant set with a bead and drop-shaped faceted garnet stones. The 14 karat gold cone-shaped cap is beautifully made by hand into a lovely openwork desig...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Victorian Garnet Necklace Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique 1880 Garnet Clasp
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 19 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET NECKLACE WITH FLOWER FLORETS IN THE CHAIN OF SUPERB DEEP RED WINE GARNETS...
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19th Century Czech Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
Category
1860s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet Pearl Necklace Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 17 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET AND PEARL NECKLACE WITH FLOWER FLORETS IN THE CHAIN OF...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Garnet Oval Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century gold cannetille pendant set with an oval-shaped faceted garnet stone. The cannetille work is delicately made by hand. In the...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian garnet, beryl, ruby and gold snake necklace, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, with faceted garnets and pale green beryls set in the head and heart pendant, in closed b...
Category
1840s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Victorian 18 Kt gold Garnet Padlock 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This pretty necklace is Victorian era, 1870/80 ca
Glorious workmanship of the period all made of solid 18 Kt gold, English origin
Sign that it has been long treasured through centuries
Consisting in a fine gold ribbon necklace...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian era enamel miniature portrait pendant with emeralds and garnets
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Victorian era miniature portrait pendant, featuring a round enamel panel capturing the image of a young girl, adorned in a captivating long dress in delicate sha...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Garnet, Enamel
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a floral and foliate spray, set throughout wit...
Category
1840s British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Flower Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A lovely antique Victorian (c. 1890) rose-cut Bohemian garnet flower pendant. The pendant is complete with a late gold bale and perfect as an everyday or special occasion piece of je...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Unique Victorian Period 18k Gold, Half Pearl and Garnet Carbuncle Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique Late-19th Century, Victorian period 18k gold, pendant is beautifully crafted with carbuncle and half pearls. With a total height from the very bottom to the top of the ba...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet Flowers Stars Butterflies Leaves Necklace Silver Guilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine garnet necklace is designed as a series of garnet flowers and stars. The three flowers in the center feature dangling butterflies and leaves. Seven elements in the front o...
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1880s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Giuliano Enamel, Peridot, Moonstone, Garnet and Gold Pendant, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
A Carlo Giuliano enamel, peridot, moonstone, garnet and gold pendant with a cabochon-cut peridot, in the centre of a cluster of eight, cabochon-cut moonstones, with a blue, white, black and red enamelled fleur-de-lys surround, bordered by a circle of white spotted black enamel, with a briolette-cut garnet pendant, with a black, blue and white enamelled cap and a black and white enamelled pendant bail, mounted in gold, circa 1885.
Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895) was a jeweller and goldsmith, born in Naples, Italy in 1831, it’s believed that Giuliano was trained in Alessandro Castellani’s workshop in Rome, and later sent to London to establish a branch of the Casa Castellani.
After leaving Castellani’s employment in the early 1860’s, Giuliano opened his own workshop manufacturing jewellery at 13 Frith Street in Soho. During this time, without a shopfront, Giuliano retailed his jewels through a number of established and well-respected jewellers such as Robert Phillips, C.F. Hancock, Harry Emanuel...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Moonstone, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
Bohemian Garnet Pendant Necklace Earrings Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Victorian Bohemian Garnet Parure with a stunning Pendant and pair of Earrings. The garnets sparkle with a brilliant red fire, they ar...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Silver
Late Victorian Large Garnet Heart Locket Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Gilt Metal Heart Locket with attached Bow Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide set with Bohemian Garnets, Round and Pear shapes , the bac...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gilt Metal
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 Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Ornate Necklace
Located in London, GB
Garnet gemstones are the birthstone of January. The beautiful stones have been extremely popular since the 18th and 19th century, the gemstones are the ideal gem for that extravagant...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Garnet and Gold Necklace, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century 1890's garnet necklace set with a 14 karat gold cannetille work clasp. The design of this round hollow openwork clasp is ma...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Garnet Cabochon Necklace, C.1840
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent 18k gold garnet necklace made in the early Victorian period c.1840.
The necklace is made from high-carat go...
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Early 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautifully! Victorian Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace. Featuring a Hand Painted Portrait in 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Suspended from an 18K Yellow Gold intrica...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Garnet Round Brooch / Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian 18K yellow gold garnet round pendant brooch. It depicts a round gold plate with a cabochon center adorned with a carved flower. This ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Heart Dropper Necklace Aquamarine Garnet Pearl 15 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian dropper necklace from the late 19th Century adorned with fifteen droppers adorned with alternating blue oval cut aquam...
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1880s European Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Garnet and Gold Cannetille Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A n antique 9th century gold cannetille work pendant set with a drop shaped faceted garnet stone. The cannetille work is delicately made by hand. In th...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Bohemian Red Garnet Drop Collar Necklace
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Beautiful Bohemian drop Garnet necklace. “pigeon blood” garnets set in an aged patina, Gilt silver (Gilded Rose tone metal over 625). Wear consistent with...
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1920s Czech Vintage Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Garnet Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique garnet gold necklace
Oval- and round-cut garnets of approximately 70-80 carats, 14 karat yellow gold
Size: length 15.25 inches
Total weight: ...
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1850s Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Holbeinesque Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet measuring 18mm x 13mm, surrounded by six old brilliant-cut diamonds, set within yellow gold squar...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, set to the centre with four triangular cabochon-cut garnets between rose-cut diamond-set cross and natural pearl surround, with ...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
English Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings and Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian 15K gold demi-parure comprising pendant earrings and pendant brooch with chain is set with over 10.00 carats of cabochon almandine garnets. The elongated pendant earrings are designed as scrolling leaf motif tops, each with an oval cabochon garnet, flexibly suspending a reverse-tapering drop of floral and foliate form set with pear-shape and oval cabochon garnets, en suite with a conforming pendant brooch and delicate rectangular trace link chain. Still stylish today, the lightly voluminous, repoussé forms have an easy, gentle sway, while their soft bloomed gold and saturated red garnets enliven the eyes and face.
Product Details:
Item #: STE-20655
Artist: James W. Lyon, Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Circa: 1860's
Dimensions: Earpendants: 3" length; Pendant Brooch: 2.5" length; Chain: 13.5" length
Materials: Cabochon almandine garnet (with approximate total weight 6.10 carats); Cabochon almandine garnet (with approximate total weight 4.05 carats); 15K Gold; fitted original box from James W. Lyon, Edinburgh.
Literature: A substantially similar demi-parure in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is pictured in Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria, by Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe, p.17. The image of the demi-parure is accompanied by an image of a lithograph of a young Queen Victoria wearing a substantially similar demi-parure.
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Queen Victoria, whom the artistic record shows owned a substantially similar demi-paure, was deeply interested in couture and jewelry. Often, she chose to wear jewelry by British makers, in many cases work that was historically inspired and/or sentimental, knowing that her choices were closely observed by the public. These jewels were often relatively modest in value, and accessible to aspiring women of the British middle class.
Blood-red cabochon-cut gems have been known throughout history as "carbuncles", and their use in gold jewelry was highly popular in the sentimental, symbolism-loving Victorian period in England. In the 19th century, the new study of of archaeology had revealed that the garnet was a favorite precious stone of the Hellenistic Greeks, who centered carbuncles in wedding jewelry such as gold bracelets and garment appliqués fashioned...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Garnet 14K Gold Cannetille Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique drop-shaped garnet pendant created in a 14 karat yellow gold frame. The garnet is surrounded with a double ribbed border and the outer edge has a cannetille design...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A rare antique Victorian Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket Pendant hanging from its mouth. The snake necklace dating to circa 1840. The sna...
Category
1840s Unknown Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 6.92ct Garnet, 3.50ct Moonstone and 1.23ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 6.92 carat garnet, 3.50 carat moonstone and 1.23 carat diamond, 14 carat yellow gold and 14ct white gold set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelle...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 14.9x19.1 mm, embellished with three rose-cut diamonds and a pearl on ea...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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