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9ct Gold Antique Victorian Pendant with Caged Pearl
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Antique Victorian Pendant which is adorned with ten seed pearls and a finale blister
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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9k Gold

9ct Gold Antique Victorian Pendant with Caged Pearl
9ct Gold Antique Victorian Pendant with Caged Pearl
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H 1.58 in W 1.11 in D 1.38 in Dm 1.11 in L 1.58 in
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Victorian Pendant/Brooch in 15 carat yellow gold with rubies, pearls and diamonds in a starburst
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1850s British Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yell...

Antique Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond Victorian Pendant, circa 1850
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W 1.23 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.23 in L 1.42 in
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1860. This beautiful Victorian pendant crafted
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1860s British Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
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W 1.07 in D 0.48 in L 2.96 in
Victorian Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian encased glass pendant newly wired for one standard light bulb.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Brass

Antique Victorian Pendant
Victorian Pendant
H 32 in Dm 18 in
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pendant in 18 karat yellow gold set with enamel and pearl, circa 1860. This exquisite
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1860s British Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl circa 1860
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W 1.19 in D 0.48 in L 3.15 in
Victorian Pendant Rose-Cut Diamonds Flower, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Pendant Rose-Cut Diamonds Flower, 1890 Victorian Rose-cut Diamonds Pendant depicting a
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond

Antique Victorian Pendant Small Charm Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Hand Etched
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant or charm (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mindi Mond AGL Certified 2.31 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Victorian Pendant
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Some pieces of jewelry take our breath away. This one-of-a-kind Victorian pendant is our newest
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Pendant Locket Pearl Ruby Star Small Charm 14k Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant or charm (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat rose gold
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Multi-Stone Early Victorian Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold antique pendant from the 1880s. At the center is a precious topaz weighing
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1880s Early Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Multi-Stone Early Victorian Pendant
Antique Multi-Stone Early Victorian Pendant
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W 1 in L 1.63 in
Jade Hololith Victorian Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
. This looks like a pendant a theoretical emperor of China would pin to your theoretical chest for
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Jade, 18k Gold

Jade Hololith Victorian Pendant Certified Untreated
Jade Hololith Victorian Pendant Certified Untreated
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W 25.22 in L 39.38 in
Antique 15ct Gold Banded Agate Victorian Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Banded Agate Pendant Victorian Fabulous 15ct Gold Set Banded Agate Pendant. Engraved
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

!8 Carat Gold Victorian Pendant with Moonstone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold pendant set with a large, oval-pear, cabochon cut moonstone open set in fourteen
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1880s French Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Moonstone, Gold

!8 Carat Gold Victorian Pendant with Moonstone
!8 Carat Gold Victorian Pendant with Moonstone
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H 1.58 in W 0.79 in
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
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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

40.00 Carat Garnet Pearl Rose Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
English Victorian garnet and seed pearl pendant necklace. 31 oval red/brown garnets, separated by
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Early 20th Century Antique Victorian Pendant

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jade Diamond Platinum Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Jadeite Jade natural and diamond pendant necklace. Certified GIA untreated. Original Victorian 1860
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19th Century Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Pendant Blue Enamel Centre Star Set Natural Coral
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1860 A Stunning, Victorian Piece. Beautiful
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Coral, Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified 7.00 Carat Aqua Pearl Diamond Platinum Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's civil war era handmade aqua, pearl and diamond pendant necklace. 7.00ct oval, light blue
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Pendant

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique French 1910 Hand Painted Opaline Victorian Pendant Light Renaissance
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous hand painted opaline pendant light from France 1910s displaying 4 woman in victorian
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1910s French Renaissance Revival Antique Victorian Pendant

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Brass

Antique Victorian Natural White Pearl and Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
-Victorian pendant features fifty natural white pearls arrayed over a domed circle with an intricate open
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Natural Burma Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An important Victorian pendant with a ruby, diamond and a pearl, 1880s. The big centre stone is a
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1880s Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning antique Victorian pendant has been
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Pendant

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.1 in W 0.83 in L 18 in
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with 9k gold
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

English Victorian Silver and Enamel Norths and Hunts Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning Large English Victorian Pendant with raised lettering, "Norths and Hunts" and two enamel
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1880s British Antique Victorian Pendant

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Silver, Enamel

Victorian Lion Pendant Ruby 14 Karat Gold Circus Hoop Panther Leopard Tiger
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous pendant depicting a Lion bursting through a Circus hoop. The Victorian Pendant
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Pendant

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Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1880's Victorian pendant with bow and wreath design pendant set with 43 natural untreated
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Victorian Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Crescent Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous Victorian pendant is handcrafted in 15 karat yellow gold with natural turquoise
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.40 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 2.40 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold pendant and
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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

Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paste, 9 karat rose gold and silver set pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewelry collections. This
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1880s Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Hardstone Banded Agate & Pearl Victorian Pendant - 14k Antique Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1870s - 1880s Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural
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1870s Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Agate, Pearl, Rose Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant of hand carved Coral with a design of flowers or
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Double Pendant 14K Gold Antique Original 1890s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1890's Vintage Victorian Onyx Pearl Necklace Double Pendant 14K
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1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15t Yellow Gold Victorian Amethyst & Moonstone Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian pendant is a true beauty. The Amethyst is framed in 15ct yellow gold, which adds a touch of
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Amethyst, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Hair Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chased Pattern Vintage Fine Oval
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Platinum/ Gold Pearl Old Mine Diamond Necklace
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
original Victorian pendant diamonds are set in platinum backed in 14k yellow gold. True to the period. The
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ornate Vaseline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Victorian, pendant light features a pressed vaseline glass shade with ornate
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Brass, Enamel

Eagle Ruby Pearl Pendant 14 Karat Gold Antique Belle Epoque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian pendant in the form of a beautifully modeled eagle set
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Moonstone Amethyst Sapphire Insect Pendant in 15ct Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous antique Victorian pendant from the late 19th Century featuring a colourful insect claw
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Amethyst, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pearl Pendant Necklace Victorian, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Edwardian - Victorian Pendant Necklace with 21 Old European
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Old Mine Diamond Enamel Leaf Wreath Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
VICTORIAN PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A WREATH IS COMPOSED OF ACANTHUS LEAVES WITH EIGHT OLD MINE DIAMONDS SET
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful little antique Victorian pendant/ brooch depicting a leafy, 18ct gold wreath
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18 Carat Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18 Carat Gold
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H 1.34 in W 0.87 in D 0.32 in
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Diamond and Enamel Bow Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Beautiful, round Victorian pendant. Features a diamond
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Turquoise Enamel Shamrock Pendant in 9ct Gold, circa 1880-1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A pretty antique Victorian pendant from the late 19th Century fashioned in 9ct gold with a domed
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Turquoise, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9k yellow gold hand painted miniature portrait pendant
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
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W 1.57 in L 2.24 in
Victorian 9ct Gold Round Porcelain Pendant with Cherub and Flowers, Circa 1900
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An adorably sweet Victorian pendant dating from the late 19th century depicting a cherub wrapped in
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Gold, 9k 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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl 14K Gold Necklace / Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One amethyst and diamond Victorian pendant charm centering one pear shape amethyst weighing 50 ct
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1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Coral

Ornate Milk Glass Dish Polished Brass Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian pendant light is an exquisite vintage fixture featuring a milk glass dish with
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Brass

Antique Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant Silver on Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This cute Victorian pendant is held in silver on gold 750 which is a typical combination for that
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Lion Panther Leopard Tiger Pendant Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian pendant with a beautifully modeled lion, leopard or
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Amethyst 1ct Pearl Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Antique Original 1880's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Pendant Necklace  Solid 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Amethyst Gemstone & Pearls 1.00 Carat
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1880s Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and green guilloche enamel pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautifully crafted Victorian pendant is really something else! A true beauty which features
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1.00ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A deep red old cushion cut ruby is the centre of this gorgeous Victorian pendant. It is a 1.00
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

4.52 Carat Garnet and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold. The symmetrical, pierced millegrain
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

4.52 Carat Garnet and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Antique
4.52 Carat Garnet and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Antique
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H 1.81 in W 1.5 in D 0.09 in L 16 in
Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Dove Bird Gold Pendant Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian pendant with a hand painted image of a Winged Cherub or
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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9k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 20.00 Ct Natural Amethyst 9 Kt Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Purple Cascading This outstanding Victorian pendant is 1890 ca Superbly hand crafted of solid 9 KT
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Mano Figa Holding Heart Agate Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant with a chain crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1890. The piece
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Pendant

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Agate, Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The Victorian pearl and
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Antique Victorian Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique victorian pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Finding the perfect antique victorian pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique victorian pendant from Tiffany & Co., Fabergé and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique victorian pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 1273, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique victorian pendant for sale are for women, but there are 1334 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Victorian Pendant?

The price for an antique victorian pendant starts at $50 and tops out at $911,943 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,308.

A Close Look at victorian Jewelry

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.